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!
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
Exhibitors
Visit the websites of our 2025 exhibitors:
Alberta Pulse Growers: Virtual Realty DemoCentral Alberta Forage and Livestock Association: Razer Grazer and Soil SamplingiClassifier: AI and Computer Vision DemoLakeland College: Lidoband™ LargeNAIT: Biodegradable Bee HivesNature's Net Wrap: Compostable Bale Net WrapOlds College: Forage Nitrate TestingSun Dog Solar: Water BuggyUniversity of Alberta: Biodegradable Ag Plastics
Check out some of last year's highlights:







