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OAC Leadership Conference

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Available to any enrolled student in the Ontario Agricultural College, the student-led OAC Leadership Conference helps build your leadership skills and capacity through inspiring speakers, networking and professional development workshops over a two day intensive schedule.

Connect with industry professionals, learn new skills and be inspired to lead the future.

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Have questions? Email us for more information.

2026 November Leadership Conference: Grow to Greatness

November 20th and 21st at the Arboretum Centre

We are hard at work planning for the upcoming conference. Registration opens soon so check back often.

OAC's Leadership Conference is a student-run event for all students at the University of Guelph who are members of the Ontario Agricultural College.

Schedule for the Leadership Conference

Discover the schedule of events at the 2-day Leadership Conference, at the U of G's Arboretum Centre.

TimeActivity
5:30-6:15Student Registration and Dinner
6:15-6:30 Welcome and Introduction to the Conference
6:30-6:45 Icebreaker Activity
6:45-8:00 Networking Event
TimeActivity
9:30-10:15 Light Refreshments
10:15-10:30 Group Activity
10:30-11:15 Speaker 1
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:15 Speaker 2
12:15-12:45 Lunch Break
12:45-1:45Workshop
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-2:45 Speaker 3
2:45-3:00 Activity
3:00-5:00 Break to get ready for banquet
5:15-8:00 Banquet

Network with Industry Professionals

Discover the industry leaders that will be attending the 2-day Leadership Conference.

This information will be updated closer to the conference dates.

"The OAC Leadership Conference is an event we all look forward to every year. It’s a great opportunity for students - future agri-food leaders - to meet like minded students and connect with employers and industry professionals!"

Amelia and Sophia, Co-Managers of the OAC Leadership Conference

Sponsorship Opportunities

The OAC Leadership Conference invites businesses and organizations to support the student-run conference. Sponsorship levels run from $500 - $3,000+.

If you're interested in supporting the leadership development of future agri-food leaders, contact the Conference team.

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We are founded in agriculture and connected to all things related to food, animals, communities and the environment.

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