Speakers


Keynote Speaker
Stephen Poloz
Osler
Stephen is a widely recognized economist with nearly 40 years of experience in financial markets, forecasting, and economic policy, including 35 years in the public sector. Prior to joining Osler, Stephen was the 9th Governor of the Bank of Canada, Canada’s central bank. Stephen was Governor of the Bank for seven years after having previously … Continued
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Keynote Speaker
Brent Butt
Wednesday February 16 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm. An Evening of Comedy with Brent Butt. Born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Brent Butt discovered early that being funny was a good way to get attention. Brent honed his comedy in school and at the age of 20 moved to the city to pursue a career in stand-up. Within … Continued
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Samantha Nutt
Dr. Samantha Nutt is a respected authority for many of North America’s leading media outlets. She is a regular foreign affairs and public health panelist on the acclaimed news program, CBC TV NEWS “The National”, and has appeared on the popular podcast, “Great Minds” with Advertising Week Global CEO Matt Scheckner. She has also been … Continued
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Lieutenant-General, the Honourable Roméo Dallaire (Ret'd)
A passionate and moving speaker, General Dallaire inspires audiences to challenge the status quo and take action in shaping a new future. His candid presentations weave together complex ideas in very accessible ways and bring a positive approach to difficult subject matter by focusing on solutions. The General’s words will echo in the hearts and … Continued
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Brenna Mahoney
Keystone Agricultural Producers

Branden Leslie
Grain Growers of Canada

Charles Geddes
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

David Sauchyn
University of Regina

Neil Townsend
FarmLink Marketing Solutions

Paul Galpern
University of Calgary

Briana Hagen
University of Guelph

Janelle Whitley
Canadian Canola Growers Association

Greg Northey
Pulse Canada

Miranda Rowson
RBC

Kerri MacPherson
RBC

Sarah Foster
20/20 Seeds Labs Inc.

Jeff Legaarden
MASC

Dr. Mario Tenuta
Applied Soil Ecology Lab, Department of Soil Science, University of Manitoba

Marla Riekman
Soil Management Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture

John Gavloski
Entomologist, Manitoba Agriculture

Tom Wolf
Agrimetrix Research & Training

Jodi Rasmussen-Witte
RBC

Peter Watts
Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre

John Heard
Manitoba Agriculture

Dr. Paul Bullock

Kim Moffat
Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program

Gerry Friesen
Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program

Joy Agnew
Olds College

Roy Arnott
Manitoba Agriculture

Darren Bond
Manitoba Agriculture

Randy Strychar
Oatinformation

Dr. Nasem Badreldin
Department of Soil Science, University of Manitoba

Callum Morrison
University of Manitoba

Dr. Yvonne Lawley
University of Manitoba

Dr. Mark Belmonte
University of Manitoba

Chris Manchur
Canola Council of Canada

David Kaminski
Manitoba Agriculture

Patti Durand
Farm Credit Canada