2026 Research Showcase
Exploring New Horizons
Join RDAR for the 2026 Research Showcase on January 21, 2026, celebrating the research, innovation, and collaboration driving Alberta's agriculture forward. This year’s event is available both in person and virtually; however, we encourage you to join us in person to fully experience the networking and poster presentations firsthand.
Connect with producers, researchers, and industry leaders as we highlight the outcomes of RDAR-funded projects that are delivering real results for Alberta's producers and our economy.
Featuring:
Special Guest: Jason Hale
Deputy Minister Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation
Host and Master of Ceremonies: Shaun Haney
RealAgriculture
Presenter: Terry Sydoryk
CEO Cellar Insights
Presenter: Kim Sturgess
Founder and VP of WaterSMART Solutions Ltd.
Panelist: Tasha Alexander
Alberta Grains and Canadian Wheat Research Coalition
Panelist: Angela Kulmin
Foothills Forage and Grazing Association
Panelist: Doug Wray
Wray Ranch
Event Details
Event Program
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
| Time12:30 pm | ItemRegistration Opens |
| Time1:00 pm | ItemWelcome and Opening Remarks with Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture, Mr. Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermillion-Lloydminster-Wainwright, and Ms. Heather Sweet, MLA for Edmonton-Manning and Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation |
| Time1:10 pm | ItemPresentation: Cellar Insights with CEO, Terry Sydoryk |
| Time1:30 pm | ItemPresentation: WaterSMART with Kim Sturgess, Founder & Vice President |
| Time1:50 pm | ItemFireside Chat with Deputy Minister Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, Jason Hale |
| Time2:10 pm | ItemOn-Farm Innovation: From Ideas to Measurable Impact Producer Panel with Doug Wray, Wray Ranch; Tasha Alexander, Alberta Grains and Canadian Wheat Research Coalition; and Angela Kumlin, Foothills Forage and Grazing Association |
| Time2:30 pm | ItemClosing Remarks |
| Time2:35 pm | ItemResearch Poster Presentations & Networking |
| Time4:30 pm | ItemEvent Closes |
Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel,
4236 36 St E, Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V4
Event Details
FAQs
Where is RDAR’s Research Showcase being held?
How do I get to the RDAR’s Research Showcase?
Where do I park?
Overflow parking?
Is parking free?
The RDAR Research Showcase is being held at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel in the Cartier Ballroom.
If you arrive at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel through the Convention Centre entrance, come into the main reception area to find the RDAR Research Showcase registration table.
If you arrive via the Edmonton International Airport entrance, the Convention Centre and the RDAR Research Showcase will be on the lower level.
Driving? The Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel parking lot is located near the departures area of the Edmonton International Airport. As you approach the departures lane of the airport, there is a “Renaissance Hotel” sign off to the right, indicating that you should turn right before the departures lane. After the right, take the first left into the hotel parking lot.
When you arrive at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, grab a parking ticket at the entrance. Make sure to keep this for exiting later.
There is limited parking at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel so overflow parking is available at the Hourly P2 level parking area. Remember to hold onto your parking ticket to be used later. Access the Convention Centre via the airport.
If you're unable to find parking in the Renaissance parking lot, use the Hourly P2 level parking area.
Remember to hold onto your parking ticket and get the overflow parking coupon for when you leave from registration. Access the Convention Centre via the airport.
Yes, please keep your entrance parking ticket as you will need it to exit. Visit the registration table to receive a parking coupon based on whichever lot you parked in. All parking, whether at the hotel or overflow lots, will be covered. Please remember to get your parking coupon for the appropriate lot you parked in.
To exit the lot, you will need to put your original entry ticket into the reader and then the coupon (writing up, arrow in). The coupon acts as a payment voucher for up to 1 day of parking.
If you are a hotel guest spending the night, please use the in-and-out pass you received at check-in or visit the reception desk to obtain this pass.
If you lose your original ticket, please go to the reception desk for an alternative ticket to get out of the parking lot.