2009 Conference Agenda
Continue to visit as our exciting line-up grows!
Tuesday, December 1
Icebreaker - Sponsored by: 
Wednesday, December 2
Sustainability at Sunrise – 7am – 8:45am Sponsored by: 
Join Ducks Unlimited Canada and CropLife Canada for breakfast to explore ideas on how agriculture and conservation can work together to strive for sustainability.
Conference Sessions 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Keynote Speaker: The Right Honourable James Bolger ONZ - Sponsored by:
Chair of the Advisory Board of the World Agricultural Forum, past Prime Minister of New Zealand (1990 – 1997)
How challenges can change global priorities and new solutions emerge in times of crisis
- Consumer Viewpoint: Bruce Anderson
President, Harris/Decima Research
Agriculture's image, issues and opportunities
- Stewardship and Sustainability Keynote: Adam Werbach - Sponsored by:
Past President, The Sierra Club, Sustainability Consultant and Author
The sustainability strategy: how will the agriculture industry respond?
- Panel Discussion: Reflections of the power of sustainability & stewardship - Sponsored by:
Dr. Philippa Guest, Managing Director, Agronomica Ltd.
Sarah Stokes Alexander, Director of Sustainability and Leadership Programs, The Keystone CenterStewardship & Sustainability Case Studies - Sponsored by:
Neil Downey, Chairman of the Board, Ducks Unlimited Canada
Josie Van Lent-Staden, 1st Vice President – Soil Conservation Council of Canada
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Reception and Banquet
Our banquet has moved to Wednesday evening this year!Banquet Speaker: The Honourable Preston Manning - Sponsored by:
Founder of the Reform Party of Canada
Bridging the Communications Gap between the Science and Political Communities
Thursday, December 3
Agriculture in the classroom – nutrition for the young mind– 7am – 8:45am - Sponsored by: 
Learn about ‘cultivating an interest in agriculture in young people’ over breakfast
Conference Sessions 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Innovation Keynote: Dr. Prem Warrior - Sponsored by:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The innovation strategy: How agricultural innovations can dramatically improve our most pressing challenges food, energy, and the economy
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Industry Viewpoint: Mayo Schmidt
President and CEO, Viterra
What industry is doing to harness innovation? - Closing Speaker: Rick Hillier - Sponsored by:
Former Chief of the Defence Staff for the Canadian Forces
Leadership Today
Afternoon Activities
Hands-on media workshop
John Burke and Alvin Cader, Burke Cader Media Strategies
4:00pm – Conference Closes
See you next year in Ottawa!