CPMA 2026 Innovation Zone Application Form – Canadian Produce Marketing Association

April 28-30, 2026 • Metro Toronto Convention Centre • Toronto, ON Canada

Jeff Hall • (+1) 647-409-3570 • [email protected]

This form entitles exhibitors to display their products or services in the allocated space.

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Innovation Zone Coordinator

For communications from CPMA.

Booth Coordinator

Same as above

Company Name*

Email*

Name*

Title

Phone*

Ext.

Cell

Please note: In order to confirm your space in the CPMA 2026 Innovation Zone, payment must be submitted no later than 2 weeks after your invoice date. Failure to submit payment within this time frame may result in the loss of assigned space.

Privacy Policy: By completing this form you consent to the use of the personal information you provided for registration, logistics and marketing purposes by CPMA and its suppliers in accordance with CPMA’s Privacy Policy.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) may take photographs and/or video at this event for use in promotional material, including the CPMA website. By participating in the Annual Convention and Trade Show, you grant CPMA the right to use your name and photograph for such purposes.

ALLOCATION INFORMATION

Kiosk spaces within the Innovation Zone are allocated on a first come first served basis.

EXHIBIT RULES

Definitions. The word “Management” used herein or in subsequent regulations shall mean the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and its committees, officers, employees or agent acting for it, in the management of the Trade Show. The word “Main Exhibitor” refers to the actual exhibitor who is purchasing the booth space.
Cancellation policy. Sales are final and cancellation will forfeit entire payment.
Default in occupancy. Any exhibit space not occupied by the time set for completion of installation of displays will be forfeited by exhibitor without refund. The Management reserves the right to repossess, resell and reallocate such space, without prejudice to any claim in damages against exhibitor for such default.
Installation, showing and dismantling. Hours, dates and instructions for installation, showing and dismantling shall be those specified by the Management. Exhibitors shall be liable for all storage and handling charges resulting from failure to remove exhibit material from the exposition before conclusion of the dismantling period as specified by the Management.
Sound/Music. Exhibitors may use sound equipment in their booths as long as the noise level does not disrupt the activities or ability of neighboring exhibitors to conduct their business without undue interference. Speakers and other sound devices should be positioned so as to direct sound into the booth rather than into the aisle. Undue noise made in the operation of exhibits will not be permitted. The decision of what constitutes undue noise is the sole opinion of the Management whose decision shall be final.
Exhibitor Services. In the best interest of exhibitors and based on existing relationships, the Management will appoint various official service contractors. Some contractors may hold exclusive rights for the event as identified by the Management. Exhibitors are required to observe all exclusivity contracts between Full Service Provider and the Management.
Official full service provider. GES Canada, the official Full Service Provider, will provide assistance to exhibitors in the areas of decorating (carpet, furniture, signage, exhibit structures, etc.), erecting and dismantling exhibits, and material handling. GES Canada will be the exclusive provider of onsite material handling and drayage services, including labour and equipment to receive exhibitor’s shipment, unload and deliver shipment to the exhibitor’s booth space, remove and store empty crates, return empty crates to the exhibitor’s booth space at the end of the Trade Show, load freight onto the designated outbound carrier, and manage onsite refrigerated storage. GES Canada will also be responsible for the development and implementation of the exhibit move-in schedule.
Official Trade Show logistics company and customs broker. GES Canada, the official Trade Show logistics company and customs broker, will provide assistance to exhibitors in the areas of transportation to and from the Trade Show site as well as customs clearance services for exhibit materials and products.
Other exhibitor services. Other exclusive exhibitor services include electrical, utilities (water, compressed air), sign hanging and rigging, booth cleaning, telecommunications and wiring, and food catering services.
Children. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted on the Trade Show floor during the move-in and move-out hours. Children 16 and under can attend the Trade Show during the Trade Show hours under adult supervision (registered attendees and/ or exhibitors). Children can attend the Trade Show free of charge.
Fire, Safety and Health. Exhibitors are fully responsible for compliance with all applicable venue and local, municipal, provincial and federal fire, safety and health regulations regarding the installation, operation and dismantling of display material and equipment or otherwise relating to the exhibitor or its booth. All persons involved in the move in/out process or during the trade show, as required, must be wearing the appropriate personal protection equipment. All materials used in display construction or decorating should be made of fire retardant materials and be certified as flame retardant. The Fire Marshal may require proof that the materials used are fire resistant or have been treated to be fire resistant. Please retain any packing or products used until after the Event is completed.
Liability. The CPMA shall in no event be liable to the Exhibitors or co-exhibitors or any of their officers, directors, employees, subcontractor agents, suppliers or invitees (the “Exhibitor Parties”) or to any third party for any direct or indirect losses whether arising out of or related to breach of contract, tort (including negligence), loss of use, revenue or profit or for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, aggravated, exemplary or punitive damages whether arising out of breach of contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, regardless of whether such damage was foreseeable and whether or not CPMA has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The exhibitor shall be liable for all damages to property, personal injury or death caused by the exhibitor, its coexhibitor’s or any of their employees, subcontractors, suppliers or invitees.
Force Majeure. In the event that the trade show is cancelled for any reason beyond CPMA’s control (such as, but not limited to, acts of god, restrictive government regulations, riots, disasters, strikes, curtailment of transportation facilities, insurrections, war, terrorist activities, quarantine restrictions, or public health emergencies) then CPMA shall in no way whatsoever be liable to the Exhibitor Parties other than to return to the Exhibitor, without interest, such sums as have been paid as a deposit or advance in connection with the show less a proportionate share of the trade show costs incurred by CPMA up to the date of such cancellation.
Indemnity. The Exhibitor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CPMA, its officers, directors, employees, agents and suppliers (the “CPMA Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action and costs, including legal fees for any losses, damages of any kind whatsoever including without limitation, any action of any nature by CPMA Parties, including CPMA’s failure to hold the Trade Show as scheduled and/ or direct damages to property and injury or death to any persons, caused by, arising from or connected with the Exhibitor Parties acts or omissions, including but not limited to failure to comply with applicable laws, these Exhibitor Rules, or the Exhibitor Parties’ occupancy or use of the space. CPMA reserves the right to change the date or dates upon which the Trade Show is held, and/or the location at which the show is held and shall not be liable for damages or otherwise by reason of any such change.
Insurance. Exhibitors are required, at their sole cost and expense, to procure and maintain comprehensive liability insurance against claims for bodily injury or death and property loss, theft or damage, occurring prior to, during and after the exposition. Main Exhibitor is required to procure and maintain comprehensive liability insurance for all co-exhibitors who are registered at their booth. The certificate of insurance must be in the name of the company who purchased the exhibit space. A certificate of insurance for a minimum amount of two (2) million dollars, with a waiver of subrogation in favour of CPMA and naming the Canadian Produce Marketing Association as additional named insured. Such certificate of insurance must be provided to the Management by March 27, 2026 and remain in force through May 1, 2026. The Management reserves their right to revoke exhibit space for any exhibitor who does not provide the Management with the required copy of the certificate by date required.
Interpretation and Amendment. CPMA, at its sole discretion, may make reasonable changes, amendments or additions to these Rules at any time without notice and such changes shall be binding on the Exhibitor Parties. All matters and questions not covered by these rules are subject to the sole decision and discretion of the Management. Interpretation and application of these rules shall rest with Management in all instances and noncompliance by the Exhibitor Parties may result in ejection of one or more of the Exhibitor Parties, or closing of the exhibits and/or loss of membership or renewal status.

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EXHIBITOR'S AGREEMENT

Name*

Company Name*

COST PER SPACE

HST #106846587
Taxes included in prices: U.S. and International – no tax • Canada 13% HST

CDN Booth Cost*

$3,450.00 per Large Kiosk (+ applicable taxes)

$3,000.00 per Regular Kiosk (+ applicable taxes)

US Booth Cost*

$3,450.00 per Large Kiosk

$3,000.00 per Regular Kiosk

Participants are provided with a “turnkey”kiosk designed by CPMA including:

1 dedicated kiosk located in CPMA’s Innovation Zone.

Approx. footprint 10′ x 10′

Graphic panel including signage.

Each kiosk will have an electrical supply.

Free basic Wi-Fi.

This design includes floor space for a pop-up or similar sized object.

4 of the larger kiosks will be available on a “first come, first serve” basis.

Participants are provided with a “turnkey”kiosk designed by CPMA including:

1 dedicated kiosk located in CPMA’s Innovation Zone.

Approx. footprint 6′ x 7′

Graphic panel including signage.

Each kiosk will have an electrical supply.

Free basic Wi-Fi.

No additional floor objects are permitted with this design.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Total:

Following your CPMA sales appointment, you will receive an invoice with a link to pay by credit card. Payment is due 2 weeks from the invoice date.
Please note that failure to submit payment within this time frame may result in the loss of assigned exhibit space.

INVOICE CONTACT INFORMATION

Invoice Contact

Same as above

Name*

Email*

Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Company Information

Innovation Zone Coordinator

ALLOCATION INFORMATION

EXHIBIT RULES

EXHIBITOR'S AGREEMENT

COST PER SPACE

PAYMENT INFORMATION

INVOICE CONTACT INFORMATION