🌾 Welcome to the Prairie Cereals Summit – Where Ideas Grow and Connections Flourish!
December 9-11, 2026
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Join us in beautiful Banff, Alberta, for two unforgettable days of insight, innovation, and inspiration. The Prairie Cereals Summit brings together farmers, industry leaders, researchers, and policy makers to tackle the big questions shaping the future of agriculture.
From thought-provoking keynote speakers and cutting-edge research sessions to lively panels, networking opportunities, and the always-anticipated beer night and closing banquet, this is the premier gathering for Western Canada's grain industry.
Reserve your spot now, spaces are limited, and you won't want to miss the conversations, connections, and fresh ideas that will shape the year ahead.
Register early and save!
Early Bird: $375 until November 2, 2026 (or while spots last). After November 2: $475.
Prairie Cereals Summit – Agenda at a Glance
Featured Sessions & Speakers
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Policy Power Hour
A hard-hitting discussion on the decisions, policies, and advocacy shaping the future of prairie agriculture. -
From Root to Crown: Uncovering the future of wheat and barley pathology
Featuring three leading pathology experts -
Wednesday Evening: Après-Ski from Fields to Peaks
Brought to you by ATB -
J.P. Gervais - Executive Vice-President, Ag Production
Brought to you by FCC -
Alberta Grains Presents "Spotlight on Research"
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Managing risk in the Digital Age - Future Buisness Risk Management
Featuring: Lysa Porth, Mark Prefontaine and Mathieu Lipari -
Keynote: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics, Dalhousie University
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Alberta Grains Presents The Community Impact Awards
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Thursday Reception: Après-Ski, Elevated
Brought to you by BASF -
Thursday Banquet
Brought to you by Bayer
🏨 Accommodation
We’re excited to offer a special event rate for attendees at the Fairmont Banff Springs. The group rate is $279/night plus applicable fees. Please mention the group name: 2026 Prairie Cereals Summit when booking.
Phone reservations are now open: 1-833-762-6866
Online booking link: https://book.passkey.com/go/prairie2026