Stay informed about key events for the future of climate-smart agriculture and food systems. This page features a curated list of events taking place across the sector. From national conferences to community workshops and webinars, we amplify opportunities that support innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across Canada’s agri-food landscape.
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October 1, 2026
Virtual | 10-11am PT / 1-2pm ET
Your science can be exceptional and still lose the room if the pitch doesn’t land. In this session, Bethany Wilkie, Founder of SomaDetect, will share what it takes to turn technical expertise into a pitch that resonates.
October 6-7, 2026
Ottawa, ON
The Canadian Agri-food Policy Institute’s annual conference titled, “Canadian Agri-Food in a Value-Added World” will explore the actions needed to secure Canada’s competitive edge in a critical sector.
October 12-15, 2026
Montréal, QC
The world’s leading forum on sustainable food, uniting hundreds of environmental professionals from academia, the private sector, public bodies, and more to share and advance food LCAs and related tools.
November 5-8, 2026
Edmonton, AB
An event gathering exhibitors from across Western Canada to showcase livestock, cutting-edge genetics, producers, local ranchers, and international buyers.
November 6-15, 2026
Toronto, ON
The Royal is the largest combined indoor agriculture fair and international equestrian competition in the world.
November 9-10, 2026
Brandon, MB
Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association’s annual conference featuring keynote speakers, a trade show, networking opportunities, and a silent auction.
November 19, 2026
Claresholm, AB
This one-day information session gathers a variety of industry and grassland interest-holders to exchange current information on grassland restoration and conservation.
November 25, 2026
Virtual | 10-11am PT / 1-2pm ET
In this session, Bethany Wilkie, Founder of SomaDetect, will give a tour of the Canadian funding landscape for food and ag innovators. You’ll learn the real difference between capital, financing, and funding; how dilutive and non-dilutive sources trade off; and what a realistic funding roadmap looks like at each stage, from feasibility grants through venture capital.
November 25-27, 2026
Ottawa, ON
The overarching theme for the CSPC 2026 conference is “Sovereignty by Design: Mobilizing Action to Reshape Canada’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Capacity”.
