OAC Leadership Conference
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.
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.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:30-6:15 | Student 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 |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12:45-1:45 | Workshop |
| 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.