#AmericasAgForum26

#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)
08:20 - 08:45

Opening Remarks

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

Opening Session Healthy Soils: 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

10:30 - 11:15

Plenary 2 The AgriConnect Global Initiative

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

Workshop 1.1 Sustainable Food Systems as a National Security Strategy: Lessons from Mexico’s Legal Framework

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

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

Hydro-Quebec Amphitheatre (ADJ-2530)
Organized by:
11:15 - 12:30

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

(ADJ-2320)
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)
13:30 - 14:45

Workshop 2.2 Stress Tests and Vulnerability

Hydro-Quebec Amphitheatre (ADJ-2530)
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:
14:45 - 15:15

Networking Break

15:15 - 16:00

Plenary 3 Farmers’ Panel

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
16:00 - 16:45

Plenary 4 – Fireside Chat

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

The Future of Agriculture in the Americas

16:45 - 17:00

End of Day 1 Remarks Reception Sponsor

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
17:00 - 18:45

Reception 5 à 7

Atrium Jean-Guy Paquet (ADJ-1599A)
19:00

VIP Cocktail Dinner

* By Invitation Only

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)
Organized by:
09:00 - 10:15

Workshop 3.1 AgTrade with Central America

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
09:00 - 10:15

Workshop 3.2 AgTrade with South America

Amphitheatre (ADJ-2530)
09:00 - 10:15

Workshop 3.3 AgTrade with the Caribbean

(ADJ-2320)
10:15 - 10:45

Networking Break

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 Sustainability Standards

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
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 Agtech

Grand Salon (POL-2244)
13:45 - 14:30

Plenary 9

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

Plenary 10 Science, Innovation and New Partnerships

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

Wrap-up, Takeaways 2027 Forum Out West!

Grand Salon (POL-2244)

Speakers

Alison Sunstrum

Alison Sunstrum

Nya Ventures AgTech Venture Partner, Builders VC
CEO Managing Partner
Biography +

Columba López Gutiérrez

Organized by WB
Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Mexico
Biography +

Craig Johnston

Vice-President, Chief Economist
Biography +

Diego Arias

The World Bank Group
Practice Manager, Agriculture and Food
Biography +

Dr Anessa Kimball

Université Laval
Professeure titulaire, Département de science politique, Faculté des sciences sociale
Biography +

Dr Denis Roy

Université Laval
Doyen, Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
Biography +

Dr Geneviève Parent

Université Laval
Professeure titulaire, Faculté de droit Titulaire, Chaire de recherche en droit sur la diversité et la sécurité alimentaire
Biography +

Dr Guillaume Lhermie

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary
Professor, Animal Health Economics and Policy
Biography +

Dr Muhammad Ibrahim

Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
Director General
Biography +

Dr Sophie d’Amours

Université Laval
Rectrice
Biography +

Elder

First Nation
Biography +

Erin Gowriluk

International Grain Trade Coalition
Vice-President
Biography +

François Gélineau

Université Laval
Vice-recteur aux affaires internationales et au développement durable, responsable de l'EDI et de la philanthropie,
Biography +
Jean-Charles Le Vallée

Jean-Charles Le Vallée

Inter-American Institute for <br> Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
Representative in Canada
Biography +

Karim Stéphane Mansouri

OCP North America
Directeur Canada
Biography +

Luke J. Lindberg

Secretary USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Deputy
Biography +

Michelle Bekkering

USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Deputy
Biography +

Nimal Amitirigala

Grace Foods
CEO
Biography +

Pedro Martel

Inter-American Development Bank
Chief, Agriculture and Rural Development Division
Biography +

Premier Ministre du Québec

Biography +

Stephen Heckbert

Canadian Pork Council
Executive Director
Biography +

The Honourable Floyd Green

Fisheries and Mining Jamaica
Minister of Agriculture
Biography +

The Honourable Heath MacDonald

Agri-Food Canada
Minister Agriculture
Biography +

Yasmine Fouad

UNCCD Executive Secretary
UN Under-Secretary-General
Biography +

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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!

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.