Growing Resilience: Rethinking Food Security

​In recognition of Earth Day (April 22, 2026), we are pleased to welcome Corey Ellis, CEO and Founder of Growcer, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the future of local food. Growcer is helping communities grow and store fresh, local food year-round through its modular vertical farming and storage systems, redefining how and where food can be produced. 

​In a world shaped by geopolitical instability, climate change, and supply chain disruption, access to reliable, locally grown food is no longer a given, it is a strategic priority. Across Canada and globally, communities are rethinking how food is produced, distributed and sustained. 

​Growcer is at the forefront of this shift. 

​By enabling northern, remote and underserved communities to grow their own food year-round, while building a scalable, Canadian-made agricultural platform, Growcer is redefining what resilient food systems can look like, sustainable, adaptable, and built to thrive in both extreme climates and dense urban environments. 

​Join Corey in conversation with Veronica Farmer as they explore: 

• ​What food security really looks like in Canada today 

• ​Why Growcer was founded and what makes its model unique 

• ​The impact on communities when local food production becomes possible 

• ​Building and scaling a purpose-driven company from Ottawa 

• ​What comes next, and what Canada needs to invest in to support sustainable, scalable food systems. 

​This conversation will resonate with those thinking about resilience, sustainability, and building impactful solutions in an increasingly complex world. 

​Agenda:

​Networking: 5:00 – 6:00pm 
Presentation & Fireside Chat: 6:00 – 7:00pm 
Networking: 7:00 – 8:00pm 

​ If you plan to attend, please register before 5pm on Monday, April 6. The popularity of the TechTuesday event means those who register and do not show up, take a seat away from those who would like to attend.  If you wish to register more than one person, please ensure you register each one individually.  

​Thank you,  

​The TechTuesday Team