Program

The 2027 SouthWest Agricultural Conference will take place January 5–6, 2027 at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. This year’s theme, Thriving in Turbulence, will guide a practical and timely program focused on helping farmers, agronomists, crop advisers, and agri-business professionals navigate change, uncertainty, and opportunity in agriculture.

The full program, feature speakers, session schedule, workshop details, and room locations are currently being developed and will be posted as details are confirmed.

Breakfast

SWAC breakfast sandwiches are available from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the RDC Don J Pestell Gymnasium. Sponsored by: Coming Soon...

Lunch

January 5
SWAC lunch is offered in two formats: Buffet lunch (sponsored by Coming Soon) served at 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. in Willson Hall, or boxed lunch (sponsored by Coming Soon) in the RDC Don J Pestell Gymnasium.

January 6
SWAC lunch is offered in two formats: Buffet lunch (sponsored by Coming Soon) served at 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. in Willson Hall, or boxed lunch (sponsored by Coming Soon) in the RDC Don J Pestell Gymnasium.

Industry Tradeshow / Refreshments

SWAC Industry Tradeshow/Refreshments will be available in the RDC Don J Pestell Gymnasium during the tradeshow periods across the daytime schedule on both January 5 and January 6.

Taste Ontario

The Premiere SWAC event Taste Ontario takes place January 5, 4:10 to 6:00 p.m. in the RDC Don J Pestell Gymnasium.