NG, CEO and Main Programmes
*schedule subject to change
Saturday, Nov 3 | ||
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TIME | Next Generation Session SALON 107/107A |
CEO Session SALON 108/108A |
11.30hrs | Depart for Edmonton EXPO Centre | |
12.00hrs | Buffet Lunch | |
13.00hrs | Welcome William Hyde and Aled Jones, Honorary Next Generation Facilitators |
Welcome & Introductions Greg Smith, CEO, Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, UK. Convenor, CEO sessionsWelcome from Northlands Gord Wilson, President, Northlands |
13.30hrs | Overview of the RASC Michael Lambert, RASC Honorary Secretary |
Let’s get on the business – “Our leadership challenges and how we are facing them” Nigel Cushion, Chairman, Nelsonspirit, UK.Introductory keynote speech and feedback from CEO’s survey. |
13.40hrs | Welcome from Northlands Laura Gadowsky, Deputy President, RASC |
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14.00hrs | Ice-breaker games | |
14.15hrs | “What has the RASC done for me?…” | Around the world…regional roundup 1 – North America – led by Marla Calico, President and CEO, IAFE, USA. |
14.45hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | |
15.00hrs | Keynote Session: Is food making the world smaller? Prof. David Hughes Emeritus Professor of Food Marketing at Imperial College London
Chair: Breyton Milford |
Coffee/Tea Break |
15.15hrs | Leaders Inspire. But who inspires the Leaders? – Nigel Cushion. Group work and plenary. |
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16.00hrs | Around the world – regional roundup 2 – Australasia & Africa – led by Brendan Christou, CE RNA, Australia. | |
16.15hrs | Daily Summary William Hyde and Aled Jones |
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16.30hrs | Depart for Chateau Lacombe | |
16.45hrs | Daily Summary Greg Smith & Nigel Cushion |
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17.00hrs | Depart for Chateau Lacombe | |
18.10hrs | Depart for Ernest’s | |
18.30hrs | NG Dinner – Culinary Experience Ernest’s at NAIT | |
18.45hrs | Depart for Government House | |
19.00hrs | CEO Dinner – Government House | |
21.00hrs | Depart for Chateau Lacombe | |
21.30hrs | Depart for Chateau Lacombe |
Sunday, Nov 4 IMPORTANT: Please note that Daylight Savings Time ends today and clocks turn back 1 hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. |
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TIME | Next Generation Session Morning session takes place at the U of A and then moves to Edmonton EXPO Centre, Salons 107/107A |
CEO Session SALON 108/108A |
08.30hrs | NG’s Depart for U of A | CEO’s Depart for Edmonton EXPO Centre |
09.00hrs | Post Secondary Symposium hosted by University of Alberta in conjunction with Lakeland College & Olds College | Welcome & recap on day 1 – Greg Smith & Nigel Cushion
DescriptionFollowing a recap of day one of the conference, Greg will introduce “In the Business” which will highlight themes of education and supporting agriculture along with the opening keynote speaker.
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09.05hrs | Theme: Drivers shaping agriculture and food
Plenary Speaker: Stanford F. Blade, PhD, PAg Round Table Discussions Summary |
Around the world – regional roundup 3 – UK (incl Europe) – led by Christine Knipe, CE Westmorland Agricultural Association, UK and RASC Trustee. |
10.30hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | |
10.45hrs | Leading in the Future – Nigel Cushion. Group work & Plenary
DescriptionWhat will the future look like? In this session, Nigel will explore the important aspects in “Leading in the Future” – the questions we ask and the actions we take away.
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12.45hrs | Depart U of A for Edmonton EXPO Centre | |
11.45hrs | Lunch presented by University of Alberta, Faculty of ALES | Buffet Lunch |
13.00hrs | RASC Does TED talks 1. Will Prichard, Farming People – A most difficult species2. Matt Moreau, Earth Water – How a little can go a long way DescriptionThis session covers the challenges of existing as a social enterprise in a market dominated by Coca-Cola, Pepsi, & Nestle. Using innovative marketing tactics and a dogged tenacity in constantly sharing their story, Kori and Matt have grown the company from its humble beginnings into an example of how WFP perceives fundraising can be accomplished in the future.
The Earth Group believes that it is more important today how you spend your dollars than how you vote. This talk will shed light on the unique business model Kori and Matt have created, and how they have become the change they wish to see in the world.
action6. John Bennett – Wisdom from those who have gone before |
In the business topic(s) 1: Education – led by Chris Riddle, CEO Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, UK and RASC Trustee Margaret Clark (Mags) Executive Director Border Union Agricultural Society |
14.00hrs | In the business topic(s) 2: Supporting agriculture – led by Johan Ehlers, CE, Agriexpo, South Africa and RASC Trustee | |
14.45hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | |
15.00hrs | Case Studies on Canadian Agri Youth Initiatives Chair: Emily Craven Speakers: Evan Jamison, Premier Award Recipient 4H Alberta Danielle Lee, Canadian Young Farmers Forum President |
Coffee/Tea Break |
15.15hrs | In the business – panel session and next steps | |
15.45hrs | NG Understanding & Assistance Mission Report: Report on the 2017 Mission to South Africa Speaker: Breyton Milford |
Keynote Speaker Strategic Perspectives for Agricultural Societies: Dr. Reinhard Grandke, CEO Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (German Agricultural Association) DescriptionReinhard will set the scene with a brief introduction to the DLG and then focus on the future roles of agricultural associations and societies, the importance of networks, and collaborative models for knowledge exchange.
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16.00hrs | ||
16.15hrs | Daily Summary William Hyde and Aled Jones |
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16.45hrs | Depart for Chateau Lacombe | |
16.45hrs | Q&A and daily summary | |
17.00hrs | Depart for Chateau Lacombe | |
All Delegates Welcome! | ||
17.00hrs – 19. 00hrs | Meet and Greet Reception Chateau Lacombe, Bellamy’s |
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Evening | Self-hosted dinner |
Monday, Nov 5 | |||
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TIME | Next Generation Session | CEO Session | LOCATION |
JOINT SESSIONS – CEO WITH NG DELEGATES | |||
08.30hrs | Depart for Edmonton EXPO Centre – NG’s and CEO’s | Chateau Lacombe | |
09.00hrs | Welcome Joint Sessions – CEO With NG Delegates |
Salon 108/108A | |
09.10hrs | Particles collide – what have we learnt? | Salon 108/108A | |
09.40hrs | Coming together across the generations, across the world – what can we learn? | Salon 108/108A | |
10.15hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | Conference Foyer | |
10.30hrs | Coming together across the generations, across the world – facing the future together | Salon 108/108A | |
11.30hrs | Wrap up and close session | Salon 108/108A | |
11.30hrs | Main Conference Delegates – Buses depart for Edmonton EXPO Centre | From Chateau Lacombe | |
Main Conference Begins | |||
12.00hrs | Buffet Lunch presented by Alberta Beef Producers | Conference Centre Foyer | |
13.30hrs | Conference Emcee: Dianne Finstad | Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
13.35hrs | Welcome & Opening Remarks The Rt Hon Lord Vestey DL |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
13.40hrs | Welcome Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
13.55hrs | Welcome on behalf of Host Society Laura Gadowsky, Deputy President, RASC |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
14.00hrs | Opening Keynote Speaker Robert Saik– The Agriculture Manifesto DescriptionUnderstanding agriculture, understanding our future. With the world having more mouths to feed and fewer resources to do it, Robert will cover the forces that he believes will drive the future of agriculture.
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Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
15.00hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | Conference Centre Foyer | |
15.30hrs | Plenary
Innovation and progress in a national agricultural association – how the DLG is tackling the challenges. DescriptionThis session will explore the strategic perspectives for agricultural societies including the strategies to approach a global network.
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Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
16.25hrs | Daily Conclusion Emcee: Dianne Finstad |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
16.30hrs | Buses depart for Chateau Lacombe | From Edmonton EXPO Centre | |
18.45hrs | Opening Dinner presented by The City of Edmonton | Chateau Lacombe Ballroom | |
21.30hrs | Conclusion of Opening Dinner | Chateau Lacombe Ballroom |
Tuesday, Nov 6 | ||
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09.00hrs | Buses depart for Edmonton EXPO Centre | From Chateau Lacombe |
10.00hrs | Opening of the Main Conference Government of Alberta Welcome – Hon. Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture |
Ballroom 105 – 106 |
10.15hrs | RASC President’s Reply HRH, The Princess Royal |
Ballroom 105 – 106 |
10.30hrs | Address The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth |
Ballroom 105 – 106 |
11.00hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | Conference Centre Foyer |
11.30hrs | Concurrent Session
Bees, Berries, Bars & Beer – How Next Generation entrepreneurs are shaping agriculture. DescriptionThis session will hear stories of young entrepreneurs who used their passion for agriculture, leadership capabilities and perseverance to get themselves to where they are at today.
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Salon 107/107A |
Concurrent Session
Regional Planning – Regional Agriculture Master Plan (RAMP) DescriptionA Case Study on one regions approach to ensuring the wise management of prime agriculture resources and balancing the competing interests of urban land use and agriculture.
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Salon 108/108A | |
13.00 hrs | Buffet Lunch presented by Calgary Stampede | Conference Centre Foyer |
14.00hrs | Concurrent Session
Management Show Topic: Event Operations from Gate to Garbage and Crowds to Cows; managing the complexity of agriculture events. DescriptionThe preparations and plans for executing an event of any size are immense. This session will offer insight into the management and organization of both people and livestock while maintaining safety throughout the event lifecycle.
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Salon 108/108A |
Concurrent Session
Innovative Agriculture Topic: How today’s technology is supporting food security both locally and globally. DescriptionThe exploration of agriculture technology is essential in both current and future practices. This session will feature some of the latest technologies as well highlight how some of the most remote communities are using technology.
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Salon 107/107A | |
15.30 hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | Conference Centre Foyer |
16.00 hrs | Plenary
The Future of Special Event Security in a New World and a Look back at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics DescriptionThis presentation will take a look back at the planning process for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler. What worked and what didn’t? How has our world changed since 2010 and what have we learned? What does this mean for future major event planning?
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Ballroom 105 – 106 |
16.55hrs | Daily Conclusion | Ballroom 105 – 106 |
17.00hrs | Depart for Chateau Lacombe | From Edmonton EXPO Centre |
Free Evening |
Wednesday, Nov 7 | |||
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08.00hrs | Depart for Edmonton EXPO Centre | From Chateau Lacombe | |
09.00hrs | Welcome | Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
09.05hrs | Plenary Speaker McDonald’s Journey to Beef Sustainability in Canada Jeffery Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, Senior Manager McDonald’s Canada DescriptionSustainability is something of a watchword these days, but when it comes to beef, what does it actually mean? That’s a question McDonald’s asked themselves when they made a commitment to source all their food and packaging from sustainable sources. Finding the answer to that question became a mission for Jeffrey Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, senior manager of sustainability for McDonald’s. To do that, McDonald’s partnered with ranchers and organizations across the Canadian beef value chain in a McDonald’s Canada Verified Sustainable Beef Pilot Project. The purpose of the pilot was to create a framework for verifying that beef is produced, through all parts of the production chain from farm to fork, in a manner that is environmentally sound, socially responsible and economically viable. Gain insight on the lessons learned from the pilot project and where McDonald’s hopes to go from here.
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Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
10.00hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | Conference Centre Foyer | |
10.30hrs | Concurrent Session
Education Show Topic: A New Age of Learning through innovation and building partnerships. DescriptionLearn about various agriculture education initiatives, including Nutrien Journey 2050 and Centre for Global Education, as well as how industry partnerships foster education.
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Salon 108/108A | |
Concurrent Session
Social License Agriculture Topic: Creating an Agriculture Movement through raising awareness and achieving acceptance. #AgMoreThanEver DescriptionAgriculture advocacy fosters the agriculture movement and industry empowerment. Through these active agriculture advocates, learn how to raise awareness about agriculture as the global trend of Ag-vocacy continues.
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Salon 107/107A | ||
12.00hrs | Buffet Lunch | Conference Centre Foyer | |
13.00hrs | Concurrent Session
Agritainment Panel Presentation DescriptionWhen agriculture and entertainment join together, you get Agritainment. This session will explore how agriculture shows and societies continue to engage, entertain and connect people with agriculture.
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Salon 108/108A | |
Concurrent Session
Food Security – “Feeding the world one family at a time – The evolving issue of agriculture, hunger, and poverty and how communities are addressing food security” DescriptionFeeding the world one family at a time. The evolving issue of agriculture, hunger and poverty and how communities are addressing food security.
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Salon 107/107A | ||
14.40hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | Conference Centre Foyer | |
15.00hrs | Plenary
Turning Up the Volume: Rebuilding Consumer Trust in Food & Farming DescriptionConsumers are so curious about the food they eat and serve to their families. They have questions and are often getting answers from the wrong sources. Cherilyn will share the importance of farmers sharing their stories and engaging in the conversation about agriculture today can help! Everyone must “get louder.”
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Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
15.55hrs | Daily Conclusion | Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
16.00hrs | Departure for Chateau Lacombe | From Edmonton EXPO Centre | |
18.30hrs | Buses depart for Edmonton EXPO Centre | From Chateau Lacombe | |
19.00hrs | Taste of Canada Gala Dinner, Edmonton EXPO Centre | Ballroom 101 – 104 | |
22.00hrs | Departure for Chateau Lacombe | From Edmonton EXPO Centre |
Thursday, Nov 8 | |||
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08.00hrs | Buses depart for Edmonton EXPO Centre | From Chateau Lacombe | |
09.00hrs | Welcome | Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
09.05hrs | Closing Keynote
I’m Farming & I Grow It: An Agvocating Success Story DescriptionThis closing keynote will not only highlight the power of social media within the agriculture industry but may also feature an agriculture parody or two!
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Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
10.00hrs | Conference Group Photograph | Conference Centre Foyer | |
10.30hrs | Coffee/Tea Break | Conference Centre Foyer | |
10.45hrs | NG Report Aled Jones & Will Hyde, RASC Next Generation Facilitators |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
11.05hrs | Conference Summary John Bennett, RAS New South Wales |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
11.15hrs | 29th Commonwealth Agriculture Conference Presentation Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association Sir Nicholas Bacon |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
11.25hrs | 30th Commonwealth Agricultural Conference Presentation Agri-Expo, Western Cape, South Africa Johan Ehlers |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
11.35hrs | Closing Ceremonies Closing Remarks – Northlands Closing Remarks – The Rt Hon Lord Vestey DL |
Ballroom 105 – 106 | |
12.00hrs | Buffet Lunch | Conference Centre Foyer | |
13.00hrs | Delegates depart or attend Farmfair International | Edmonton EXPO Centre | |
20.30hrs | Depart for Chateau Lacombe after attending Farmfair International | From Edmonton EXPO Centre |