Growing From Here Summit

CULTIVATING REGIONAL GROWTH TOGETHER

The Growing From Here Summit is a dynamic event bringing together agriculture and businesses, government leaders, food producers and regional farmers.

Enjoy breakfast, networking, and a full-day program featuring thought leaders and industry experts. Dive into topics like scaling food businesses through partnerships, breaking new ground in agriculture, and growing on the global stage.

From economic outlooks to expert panels and celebrating many years of innovation, this summit offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and drive sustainable regional growth.

LEARN ABOUT THE PRESENTERS & PANELISTS:

Scaling Success Breaking New Ground Growing on the Global Stage Ag Economic Outlook Celebrating 40 Years

Scaling Success

Scaling Success: Leveraging Partnerships to Grow Your Food Business

Moderator: Bryanna Kumpula-Yung

Marvin Nakonechny, Progressive Foods
Kerri Bauer, Soul House Sweets
Chef Antonio Tardi, Master Blendz
Bianca Parsons, Alberta Food Processors Association

Learn more about Leduc County Economic Development

Breaking New Ground

Growing on the Global Stage

Growing on the Global Stage hosted by Edmonton Global

Moderated by: Joshua Ianes, Senior Manager, Business Development, Food & Agriculture

Marissa Brewer - Senior Trade Development Officer, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation
Trevor Caswell - Manager, Demand & Product Development, Cargo, Edmonton International Airport
Geoff Stewart - Owner, President, and Distiller, Rig Hand Distillery

Learn more about Edmonton Global

Ag Economic Outlook

Ag Economic Outlook presented by Jon Neutens, Head of Agriculture, ATB Business Banking

Raised in a family ag-retail business in southwestern Ontario, Jon has roots servicing primary agriculture. He has been an entrepreneur, owning a software company providing business systems to grain & crop inputs entities, and a consultant advising international Ag Tech companies.

Jon spent the bulk of his career, however, in the crop-life sector with multinationals such as Syngenta, and eventually as President of Nufarm Canada. Jon has served on the industry boards of Crop Life Canada and Clean Farms Canada. He joined ATB in August 2019 as Head of Agriculture, where he leads a dedicated team focused solely on banking solutions for the sector.

He holds a B.Sc. from the University of Guelph, and an MBA from the University of British Columbia.

Celebrating 40 Years

Growing From Here Summit

CULTIVATING REGIONAL GROWTH TOGETHER

LEARN ABOUT THE PRESENTERS & PANELISTS:

(Y)OUR Business. (Y)OUR Community. (Y)OUR Chamber.