About this Event
The Nuffield Canada Global Knowledge Exchange is coming to Victoria BC on January 23, 2026. This is your opportunity to attend and participate in discussion with young professionals in farming, agriculture, food production systems, environmental sustainability, food processing, and beyond.
Hear the key findings from the research travel of five Nuffield Canada Scholars. Network with industry leaders from across Canada who are farmers and industry leaders in diverse fields of agriculture and enjoy our hospitality during the post conference reception.
Agenda
Nuffield Canada Global Knowledge Exchange
Info: *Agenda subject to change
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Morning networking + coffee
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome and introductions
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
The Winners Circle
Info: Featuring: Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year and Pepsi-Co Global Farmer of the Year
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Fireside chat | Rory McAlpine & guests
Info: Sponsored by FCC
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Wellness break
Info: Sponsored by Nucleus Consulting
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Scholar Presentation: Lauren Benoit
Info: From Research to Adoption: Strengthening Public-Private Collaborations in Canada
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Scholar Presentation: Sally Bernard
Info: The Golden Hoof: Why Cropland Needs Livestock
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Scholar Presenation: Tatum Claypool
Info: Indigenous Agriculture: The Barriers, Challenges & Opportunities
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Wellness Break
Info: Sponsored by Mowi Canada West
🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:20 PM
Scholar Presenation: Matt McIntosh
Info: Conservation in Farm Country: What makes a good farm environmental scheme?
🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:20 PM
Scholar Presenation: Renny Grilz
Info: Building a Resilient Native Seed Industry in Western Canada
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Leaders Reception
Info: Sponsored by Beyond Agronomy
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, Canada
CAD 100.00
