Schedule

10AM – 5PM

Tradeshow

The International Centre – Hall 1

The biennial Meat Industry Expo is the only event of its kind in Canada offering suppliers and business owners in the meat processing industry a chance to come together under one roof to connect and discover the latest innovations and solutions.

7PM – 11PM

Meat & Mingle

The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel – Main Level Lounge

Attendees and exhibitors are invited to the Meat & Mingle – the Friday night social event, offering the opportunity to relax and socialize with peers.

Meat & Mingle – Meat Industry Expo

11AM – 12PM

Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition

The International Centre – Hall 1 (Main Stage)

The final round of this annual competition takes place right on the tradeshow floor Saturday morning, with the winner announced Saturday night at the MPO Awards Gala. Watch as three top Ontario butchers compete head-to-head for meat-cutting supremacy.

2026 Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition – Meat Industry Expo

10AM – 3PM

Tradeshow

The International Centre – Hall  1

The biennial Meat Industry Expo is the only event of its kind in Canada offering suppliers and business owners in the meat processing industry a chance to come together under one roof to connect and discover the latest innovations and solutions.

6PM – 10PM

MPO Awards Gala

The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel – Sutton Hall & Foyer

The Expo culminates Saturday night as we roll out the red carpet and honour our members at the Awards Gala. The Meat Industry Achievement (MIA) Awards, Joe Abate Community Hero Award, Pat Johnson Public Service Recognition Award and Associate Member Recognition Award (AMRA) recipients, and 10, 25 and 40 year members will be recognized, followed by the winners of the Ontario’s Finest Meat Competition, ending with the crowning of Ontario’s Finest Butcher.

Order your gala tickets online at 2026 Awards Gala – Meat Industry Expo.