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.
Feature Speakers
Jacob Shapiro
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Jacob Shapiro is an independent geopolitical analyst advising globally exposed corporations, asset and wealth managers, and high-net-worth families. His work bridges geopolitics and the physical economy of food, energy, and supply chains. He hosts The Jacob Shapiro Podcast and runs Lone Goose Farm, a family farm focused on sustainable food production. He lives in New Orleans with his wife and two daughters.
Dan Riskin
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Dan Riskin is an evolutionary biologist, award-winning TV host, bestselling author and science journalist who brings science to life through curiosity, humour and unforgettable stories—on screen, on stage and around the world.
January 5th - Morning Session Times & Locations
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January 5th - Afternoon Session Times & Locations
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SWAC Workshops
Workshop #1
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Workshop #2
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January 6th - Morning Session Times & Locations
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January 6th - Afternoon Session Times & Locations
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Meal & Refreshments
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.
