# Upcoming Opportunities - February 21 , 2024

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Here are the upcoming events and exciting opportunities that deserve your attention this week.

1. **[The Arrell Global Food Innovation Award](https://arrellfoodinstitute.ca/awards/)**&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;The Nomination period is now open! Awarded annually by Arrell Food Institute since 2018, the two $100,000 prizes recognize global excellence in two broad areas:&nbsp;_food research impact&nbsp;_and&nbsp;_community impact_.&nbsp;Nomination packages will be accepted until&nbsp; **12:00 p.m. ET on March 5, 2024**.  
  
2. **[2024 Northern Perspectives&nbsp;](https://northperspectives.com/registration)**-&nbsp;Northern Perspectives is a business and cultural showcase of Nunavut with focus on expanding the economic opportunities within Nunavut and partnership opportunities with businesses from Manitoba.&nbsp;&nbsp; **Winnipeg | Feb 26-29**  
  
3. **[Unwrap the Future: Packaging Trends 2024 -&nbsp;](https://www.mintel.com/insights/events/webinar-unwrap-the-future-packaging-trends-2024-amers/?utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-amers-packaging-webinar-invite&utm_content=&mkt_tok=MTkzLUpHRC00MzkAAAGRBSBM-t10EE1R0uKMmkyzZaJvoTGBLSx2rK9R679yCLhvXiG-oDhPAqrSo6NOb09SWjlnqqzWvU9fpYvofhMVMSJebh9q5SGaps1dDvun5Kg1)**&nbsp;Dive into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) within the packaging industry, where cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, natural language processing and computer vision reshape the landscape of packaging design, production and recycling.&nbsp; **Online | Feb 27**  
  
4. [**CIFST's International Women's Day Webinar**](https://cifst.wildapricot.org/event-5509873) **&nbsp;-&nbsp;** Join CIFST for their all-female panel of food science professionals on&nbsp; **International Women's Day 2024**. Our very own @Lav&nbsp; will moderate the panel.&nbsp; **March 8 | Online**  
  
5. **[Canadian Grocer: Nominate a Star Woman in Grocery -](http://www.starwomen.ca/2024)&nbsp;**Since 2012 Canadian Grocer has been recognizing outstanding women in the grocery industry. Women who have&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;expertise,&nbsp;innovation&nbsp;and leadership.&nbsp; **The nomination deadline is March 28, 2024.**