The Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx) is Canada’s premier event dedicated to advancing farm business management. This year’s theme, Growing Leaders, Strengthening Legacies, highlights the importance of developing strong leaders while protecting and strengthening the foundations agriculture is built on. It reflects a strategic approach where today’s leaders invest in people, mentor future talent, and foster a culture of innovation to ensure farm businesses and organizations thrive for generations to come.
Each year, AgEx brings together farmers, advisors, industry leaders, and policymakers for thought-provoking discussions, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities. Delegates will explore cutting-edge management strategies and sustainable growth practices to ensure long-term success in Canadian agriculture.
Join us as we cultivate new ideas, share experiences, and take actionable steps toward a more prosperous, resilient, adaptive, and thriving agricultural sector from November 17–19th in Calgary, Alberta for AgEx 2026!
About AgEx
AgEx is the only national event in Canada dedicated exclusively to bringing farm management and health and safety thought leaders, experts and enthusiasts together to build our collective capacity for resilience, sustainable growth, and prosperity. What sets AgEx apart is our commitment to interactive learning. We recognize the diversity in learning preferences and practices among our delegates. That’s why our Conference is structured to cater to various learning styles, ensuring that every participant can engage in a manner that resonates with them. Whether you thrive in hands-on concurrent sessions, dynamic group discussions, or immersive presentations, AgEx has something tailored for everyone.
This annual Conference serves as an interactive platform for farmers, advisors, academia, organizations, private industry, and government officials to explore emerging trends, share best practices, and foster connections to collectively pave the way for farm management excellence across Canada.
Agenda
The AgEx program features a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, concurrent learning sessions, panel discussions, and interactive experiences designed to support practical skill development and peer-to-peer learning.
Program topics will explore key areas shaping the future of farm business management, including:
- Strategic planning and business resilience
- Financial management
- Risk management
- Leadership and people management
- Digital tools and emerging technologies
- Farm transition planning
Delegates will have opportunities to shape their own learning experience and engage directly with presenters and peers throughout the conference.
