Over the years, 8,000 conference alumni have been inspired by AWC.
What do 31 + students studying agriculture and food at Canadian universities and colleges across the country, 41 speakers, 32 exhibitors, and 300+ delegates have in common? They will all be attending the 22nd Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference next week in Calgary, Alberta.
AWC West will be held March 16 to 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary.
There is still time to register if you would like to attend. Why attend? Spark new thoughts! Get motivated to look to tomorrow! Be inspired to reach your goals! If you need CEU credits you can earn 25 credits in the professional development category.
There is a great line-up of speakers, including:
- Angela Santiago, CEO, Co-Founder, The Little Potato Company with her presentation “Rooted in Values: Growing The Little Potato Company.”
- Dr. Brynn Winegard, Workplace Applied Neuroscience & Positive Psychology Expert, DrBrynn.com with her presentation “Boost My Brain!” • Cami Ryan, Industry Affairs and Sustainability, Bayer with “The Heat is On! Resiliency and Leadership in Ag!”
- Bobbie-Jo Curle, Vice President Insurance, AgriStability, & LPI, AFSC with “Big Dreams, Small Towns: Taking Risks and Growing Your Career.”
And don’t miss the Business Panel Discussion “Growing your business or transferring your business?” Panelists will include Hollie Kereszti, Women in Enterprise, TD, Calgary; Julie Dimitri, National Manager, Women in Enterprise, TD Business Banking, Toronto; Lynda Campbell, District Manager TD Agriculture Services, TD Bank, Calgary, and Sean Hiebert, Vice President, Business Succession Advisor, TD Wealth, Calgary.
Looking for a career change, don’t miss the breakfast session “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Resume and Interview Techniques for Career Growth”, with Erin Stuart, Recruitment Consultant, De Lacy Executive Recruitment.
AFSC will be holding the exclusive gala “The Notables” dedicated to celebrating the leadership, resilience, and dedication of women shaping Alberta’s agriculture industry. With the keynote speaker Sarah Calhoun, Red Ants Pants.
Don’t forget to register to attend the FEAD Table Talk Semi-Annual Conference which brings together food founders and leaders for the afternoon.
For more information about the Advancing Women in Agriculture West Conference, visit https://www.advancingwomenconference.ca/2025west/