#Americas AgForum26

October 19-20, 2026
Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada
Université Laval
Quebec City, Canada
October 19-20, 2026
Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada

The future of agriculture and food security in the Americas will be shaped by the decisions, partnerships, and innovations we advance today. The #AmericasAgForum26 brings together leaders from government, academia, the private sector, international organizations, and farming communities to foster dialogue, strengthen collaboration, and identify practical solutions for a more resilient, sustainable, and prosperous agricultural future.

As one of the leading hemispheric platforms for agricultural cooperation, the Forum serves as a catalyst for knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, and collective action. Through discussions on innovation, sustainability, food security, climate resilience, animal and plant health, trade, and emerging technologies, participants will explore opportunities to strengthen agri-food systems across the Americas.
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By convening decision-makers and experts from throughout the hemisphere, the Forum aims to advance a shared vision for agriculture—one that promotes economic growth, environmental stewardship, and food security while ensuring that producers and communities are equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

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If you are interested in sponsorship or collaboration opportunities, please contact us at Secretariat@americasagforum.org. Additional information is available in the Sponsorship Brochure below.

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Agenda

All Times Referenced to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
08:00 - 08:20

Opening Ceremony and Land Acknowledgement

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
08:45 - 09:15

Opening Session. Restoring Land, Restoring Hope

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
09:15 - 10:05

Setting the Stage – Plenary 1-Food Security as National Security

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
10:05 - 10:30

Networking Break

Grand Salon (POL-2244) – beverages
Atrium Jean-Guy Paquet (ADJ-1599A) – booths

10:30 - 11:15

Plenary 2 The AgriConnect Global Initiative

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
11:15 - 12:30

Workshop 1.1 Legislative Advances in the Right to Food: The Case of Mexico

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

ORGANIZED by DDSA (TBC) (Sponsor)

11:15 - 12:30

Workshop 1.2 Training in Remote Sensing – Sustainable Livestock Production in the Americas

Hydro-Quebec Amphitheatre (ADJ-2530)

IICA Canada Lead (Roman + TICS Costa Rica), Guatemala farmer, Protein PACT, Canadian Cattle Association/CRSB (ALL TBC)

Organized by:
11:15 - 12:30

Workshop 1.3 Nourrir nos ambitions – Politique bioalimentaire du Québec 2025-35

(ADJ-2320)

Quebec’s 10-year Food Policy
ORGANIZED BY MAPAQ/MRIF (TBC

12:30 - 13:30

Box Lunch / Visit Booths

Box Lunch in the Grand Salon (POL-2244)
Visit Booths  in the Atrium Jean-Guy Paquet (ADJ-1599A)

13:30 - 14:45

Workshop 2.1 Plant Health/SPS/MRLs

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

 

 

Organized by:
13:30 - 14:45

Workshop 2.2 International Development Session

Hydro-Quebec Amphitheatre (ADJ-2530)

ORGANIZED by IFAD (TBC)
Global Affairs Canada, FAO, FSPG? PS (TBC) 

Organized by:
13:30 - 14:45

Workshop 2.3 Emotional Intelligence Training Session

(ADJ-2320)

Leading the Future with Emotional Intelligence – Training in Emotional Literacy
ORGANIZED by Food Processing Skills Canada (Sponsor)

14:45 - 15:15

Networking Break

Grand Salon (POL-2244) – beverages
Atrium Jean-Guy Paquet (ADJ-1599A) – booths

15:15 - 16:00

Plenary 3 Farmers’ Panel

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

IICA US, Moderator (TBC)
Country Representative, IICA US
CFA/UPA, US AFB/NFU, MX/CNA, + NCIAF (ALL TBC

16:00 - 16:45

Plenary 4 Sustainability Standards

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
Organized by:
16:45 - 17:00

End of Day 1 Remarks Reception Sponsor

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

Remarks by PROTEIN PACT (Sponsor)
Speaker (TBC)

17:00 - 18:45

Reception 5 à 7 @Booths

Atrium Jean-Guy Paquet (ADJ-1599A)

Reception in Atrium (2 tickets per participant)

19:00

VIP Cocktail Dinner

INAF, 10-minute walk, Venue TBC

08:05 - 08:15

Welcome Back

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
08:15 - 09:00

Plenary 5 Americas AgTrade Integration and Diversification

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

FINDEV (TBC)
Ambassadors/High Commissioners, Mexico, Brazil? (TBC)

Organized by:
09:00 - 10:15

Workshop 3.1 AgTrade with Central America

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

IICA Mexico Country Representative, Moderator (TBC)
Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica (TBC)

Organized by:
09:00 - 10:15

Workshop 3.2 AgTrade with South America

Amphitheatre (ADJ-2530)

CAFTA? Moderator (TBC)
Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Argentina (TBC)

Organized by:
09:00 - 10:15

Workshop 3.3 AgTrade with the Caribbean

(ADJ-2320)

TFO? Moderator (TBC)
Nimal Amitirigala
CEO
Grace Foods
+ CARICOM countries, e.g. Jamaica, Guyana, ECS (TBC)

Organized by:
10:15 - 10:45

Networking Break

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
Booths in Atrium Jean-Guy Paquet (ADJ-1599A)

10:45 - 11:15

Plenary 6 Canadian and Global Agri-Food Market Trends

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
Organized by:
11:15 - 12:00

Plenary 7 AgTech

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

Organised by CAAIN (Sponsor)
(+Zone AgTech, IICA Federico Bert TBC)

Organized by:
12:00 - 13:00

Box Lunch / Visit Booths

Box Lunch in the Grand Salon (POL-2244)
Visit Booths – in the Atrium Jean-Guy Paquet (ADJ-1599A)

13:00 - 13:45

Plenary 8 The Future of AG in the Americas Fireside Chat

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
14:00 - 14:45

Plenary 9

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
14:45 - 15:30

Plenary 10

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
15:30 - 15:45

Wrap-up, Takeaways 2027 Forum Out West!

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

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Information for Online Attendees

The event will be streamed live via Zoom in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

The registration link will be available starting in August. Stay tuned!

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Information for In-Person Guests

Participation in the Forum is by invitation only.

If you are interested in attending, please contact us at
Secretariat@americasagforum.org.

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