Committees


Key players in sustainable food unite to create a diverse and inspiring program!

A word from the co-presidents

As part of INAF’s 25th anniversary, the 7th edition of BÉNÉFIQ will highlight success stories illustrating the power of partnerships between academia and the users of research results. These collaborations bear witness to the concrete spin-offs of research and its impact in the field.

Sustainable food issues require a cross-sectoral approach. Participants will be invited to explore the scope of intersectorality in order to identify possible solutions. Whether it’s the quality of the food supply, the personalization of nutrition or even consumer behavior, it’s essential to look at all angles to meet the challenges posed by climate change, unstable markets and fragile supply chains.

BÉNÉFIQ aims to provide a forum for learning, networking and dialogue on a wide range of topics. It will bring together leading-edge scientists, a dynamic up-and-coming generation, innovative industrial partners and all players in the biofood and nutrition ecosystem. A unique opportunity for inspiration, exchange and innovation.

BÉNÉFIQ: the same mission, the same friendly atmosphere, but with a new venue, a renewed image and a broader scope. Don’t miss this major international event!

Renée Michaud, Executive Director of INAF, and Lucie Beaulieu, Scientific Director of INAF

BÉNÉFIQ 2025 Co-chairs

Membre de l'INAF - Renée Michaud

Michaud

Renée

Executive Director

INAF - Université Laval

Membre de l'INAF - Lucie  Beaulieu

Beaulieu

Lucie

Scientific Director

INAF - Université Laval

Ambassador committee

Membre de l'INAF - Renée  Michaud

Michaud

Renée

Chief executive officer

INAF - Université Laval

Science ambassador Membre de l'INAF - Laurélie Trudel

Trudel

Laurélie

Assistant Manager

INAF - Université Laval

Science ambassador Membre de l'INAF - Vincenzo Di Marzo

Di Marzo

Vincenzo

Researcher and full professor

INAF - Université Laval

Science ambassador Membre de l'INAF - Armelle Lorcy

Lorcy

Armelle

College researcher

INAF - Cégep de Victoriaville

Science ambassador Membre de l'INAF - Lucie  Beaulieu

Beaulieu

Lucie

Researcher and Scientific Director

INAF - Université Laval

Community ambassador Membre de l'INAF - Annick Van Campenhout

Van Campenhout

Annick

Vice President, Food Progress and Sustainable Development

CTAQ

Community ambassador Membre de l'INAF - Sylvie Cloutier

Cloutier

Sylvie

President and General Manager

CTAQ

Community ambassador Membre de l'INAF - Joëlle Emond

Emond

Joëlle

President

Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec

Community ambassador Membre de l'INAF - Françis Parisien

Parisien

Françis

Senior Vice President Sales SMB Canada

NielsenIQ