2018 Annual Convention & AGM
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Pillars of Agrology: Water For All
Date: April 11-12, 2018
Location: Prince Albert, SK
The Annual Convention brings together agrology professionals from agricultural, food, bioresources, and environmental sectors. It offers a chance to gather together to share ideas, network with like-minded professionals, and learn about new innovations and directions within agrology.
Why Should You Attend the Convention
- Gain Continuing Professional Development hours
- Impact the business of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
- Complete up to two Articling Milestones
- Attend one (1) Provincial Annual General Meeting
- Attend one (1) Articling Session
- Expand your network of industry professionals
- Interact with keynote and breakout speakers
#SIAConvention
Wednesday, April 11
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11:00 am |
Registration |
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12:00 pm |
Buffet Lunch 1.0-hour CPD |
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1:00 pm |
Official Welcome and Opening Remarks 0.5 hours CPD |
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1:30 pm |
Session 1: Legislation and Regulations (mandatory for articling members) 1.5 hours CPD |
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3:00 pm |
Networking & Smartphone Break |
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3:30 pm |
Session 2: Professional Practice (mandatory for articling members) 1.5 hours CPD |
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5:00 pm |
Personal Break |
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5:30 pm |
Supper |
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6:30 pm |
Session 3: Water for All - a Regional Overview Global and prairie hydrology and climate change Chris DeBeer, PhD - Global Institute for Water Security Water legislation, regulation and governance Doug Johnson - Water Security Agency 1.5 hours CPD |
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8:00 pm |
Networking Cocktail Reception 2.0 hours CPD |
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10:00 pm |
Adjourn |
Thursday, April 12
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7:30 am |
Registration |
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7:30 am |
Hot Breakfast |
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8:30 am |
Session 4: Flooding and Drainage in Saskatchewan Flooding and drainage Lloyd Martin, PEng Impacts of wetland drainage Pascal Badiou, PhD - Ducks Unlimited Canada Nutrient loading and water quality Jian Liu, PhD - School of Environment & Sustainability | U of S 1.5 hours CPD |
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10:00 am |
Networking & Smartphone Break |
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10:30 am |
Session 5: Going Forward: Water and Agrology Economics in water management Cecil Nagy, MSc - College of Agriculture & Bioresources | U of S What agrologists need to know about irrigation in Saskatchewan Kelly Farden, PAg - Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture The role of agrologists Julie Mackenzie, PAg 1.5 hours CPD |
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12:00 pm |
2018 Honours & Awards Luncheon 1.0 hour CPD |
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1:30 pm |
71st SIA Annual General Meeting (AGM) AGM Chair: Blair McClinton, PAg, President, SIA Council 2.0 hours CPD |
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3:30 pm |
Adjourn - Safe Travels Home |
Will take place at the 2018 Annual Convention on April 12th at 1:30pm. The 2017 Annual Report will be made available in March.
There will be no bylaw amendments at the AGM as the bylaws are currently under review.
The Prince Albert Inn is the official 2018 SIA Annual Convention & AGM Hotel. We have negotiated a reduced room rate for attendees.
Room Rate:
$119.00 +taxes per night
To book a room: email Margaret Neighbours, General Manager at painn.gm@sasktel.net
Phone: (306) 922-5000 with booking code Agrologists-8238
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| Convention Pass | $225.00+gst | $300.00+gst |
| Convention Pass - Student Affiliate Member | $100.00+gst | $125.00+gst |
| *Early bird rates in effect until March 18, 2018 Payment must be received by March 18, 2018, to qualify for the early bird rate. |
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If you are looking to enhance the profile of your organization within the agriculture, bioresources, food or environment sectors, sponsoring the convention may be the right solution.
Please contact Jennifer Buxton, Communications & Marketing Coordinator at 306-242-2606 or jennifer.buxton@sia.sk.cato learn about sponsoring the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists.