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2025 AIC Conference

Date: May 6 & 7, 2025
Location: Delta Ottawa – Ottawa, ON

The Agri-Food Innovation Council Conference is an occasion for agriculture and food leaders in research and innovation and related stakeholders to gather and share information on key issues affecting the sector.   

This year’s theme is Showcasing Innovation – Agriculture and Food: Key Drivers of our Economy.  

The intent will be to explore the key factors fueling the growth of the sector and research and innovation can further contribute to Canada’s leadership in agriculture and food.  Some key elements we will discuss: 

  • Helping research and innovation thrive – factors that contribute to success 
  • Dealing with obstacles (regulations, funding, etc.) 
  • How other countries focus on agriculture and food research and innovation 
  • Key recommendations for Canada… 
Click here to view the preliminary program

Important Dates:

  • March 6 – last day to save on your registration;
  • May 6 – Day 1 of the Conference;
  • May 6 – Networking Reception;
  • May 7 – Day 2 of the Conference.

Venue & Accommodations

The Meeting Sessions will take place at the Delta Ottawa located at:

Delta Ottawa Centre
Downtown Ottawa
101 Lyon St. N.
Ottawa, ON

To reserve a room at the special rate of 269.00 CAD per night, please click here.

The last day to receive the special rate is April 3rd, 2025.

Conference Registration

Event Registration includes:

  • All sessions breakfast, luncheon, and nutrition breaks and Networking Reception May 6
  • All sessions, breakfast, luncheon, and nutrition breaks on May 7

AIC Members – Full Registration 

  • Early Bird Rate: $450.00 plus taxes until March 6, 2025
  • Regular Rate: $500.00 plus taxes from March 7, 2025

Non-Member – Full Registration

  • Early Bird Rate: $550.00 plus taxes until March 6, 2025
  • Regular Rate: $600.00 plus taxes from March 7, 2025
Click here to register

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities

Become a sponsor or Exhibitor today to help grow the AIC’s programs and have your brand featured throughout the event.

We have a variety of packages to fit your organization’s needs. 

Click here to become a Sponsor

Refund Policy

  • 30 days before the event or earlier: 100% refund minus a 20% processing fee
  • Less than 30 before the event: no refund*

*Discretionary circumstances will be considered.

To contact us for more information or for cancellations, please send an email to office@aic.ca

Visa Policy
Please note, the Agri-Food Innovation Council does not petition or provide support with any visa applications.

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