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Round-Up

From Lab to Land: Science in Practice

Round-Up 2025

Join us for an exciting and insightful day focused on how a market-driven approach to innovation can boost profitability and prosperity. Through expert-led talks, peer-to-peer discussions, and demonstrations of practical science, we'll explore how what's developed in the lab can apply directly on-farm. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and drive innovation forward!

Agenda

We’re putting the final touches on the Round-Up 2025 agenda, and we’re excited to give you a first look at what’s coming your way!

  1. 8:00 AM - Registration

    9:00 AM - Master of Ceremonies: Dianne Finstad

    9:05 AM - RDAR Welcome

    9:30 AM - Keynote: Joel Cowley, CEO, Calgary Stampede

    11:00 AM - Panel: Gaining a Competitive Advantage in a Commodity Space: How Do We Reach Customers Anywhere Along the Chain?

    Noon - Lunch & Exhibits

    1:30 PM - The afternoon features a choose-your-own-adventure format with live demos, panel discussions on applying research, and more. Details to follow.

    4:00 PM - Closing Remarks and Networking Reception

Speakers

We’re lining up an incredible roster of speakers who will inspire, inform, and ignite conversation. Stay tuned—we’ll be announcing more very soon!

Dianne Finstad

Master of Ceremonies

Joel Cowley

Keynote

Dr. Brenda Ralston

Panelist

Quinn Hlus

Panelist

Lara de Moissac

Panelist

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