Celebrating over 10 years of bringing women, men & all genders in ag and food together!
AWC EAST 2026: November 22 23 & 24, 2026 at the Sheraton Fallsview in Niagara Falls, ON
Advancing Women Conference: Online registration now open!
Invest in yourself and network with others passionate about agriculture. If you are a student, farmer, entrepreneur in ag and food, member of a grower association, or a representative of corporate agri-business – celebrate with us.
NEWS for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technologists!
We are delighted to announce that the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (AWCEAST 2026) will be applying for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technologists. Register today for 1, 2, or all 3 days. Credit hours will be allocated accordingly.
Join Lauren Van Ewyk for a Sunday Session, Monday Workshop, and Plenary.
Lauren Van Ewyk, CEO, National Farmer Mental Health Alliance Inc., Courtright, ON
Sunday session: The Rural Watch
Session Time: Sunday November 22, 2026, from 12:00 noon – 5:00 PM
You have what it takes to make a difference in the wellness of those around you. Building communication skills, tackling rough conversations and supporting those you care about are among the wisest investments you will ever make. However, we must do it from a compassionate lens.
Monday workshop: Trauma: Helping Others Transform the Hard Things in Life
Over 70% of women have experienced trauma at some point in their life. Trauma that is not transformed is trauma transferred. Join Lauren as we learn about trauma and how we can thrive despite it!
Plenary: Standing Your Ground: Navigating Conflict with Confidence
Women are grounded in purpose and passion, and yet can lack confidence in stepping into confrontation. Join Lauren as we learn respectful, grounded, and effective ways to give ourselves permission to shine!
Student Sponsor reception: Students and sponsors welcome!
Join us as we present the university and college students attending AWC EAST 2026 and the sponsors of AWC EAST 2026.
Meet who will be carrying the torch in the days, months and years to come, leading our industry.
Time:
Sunday Nov 22, 2026 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location:
Sheraton Fallsview, 3rd Level, check in at the AWC registration desk
To date over 9000 women and men have attended AWC and have been inspired by leaders in and outside of the industry.
Join us to hear role models tell their story – their challenges, obstacles, successes and lessons learned and more:
- Hone your soft skills in leadership and career building. Get empowered.
- Network and build connections with women from across the country and sector.
- Share ideas, and different perspectives.
- Speak with like-minded individuals.
- Practice skills in multiple workshops.
Listen, Learn, Network, and Grow!
Sponsors
If you are interested in participating in AWC EAST 2026 as a sponsor, call 403-686-8407 or email iris@irismeck.com.