Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2026
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November 3-4, 2026
Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium is recognized as one of Canada’s leading pork industry conferences, attracting approximately 300 producers, industry stakeholders, and government representatives.
Celebrating its 49th year, expert local, national and international speakers impart the latest information on hog production, animal health & welfare, new technology and the global outlook for the North American hog industry. It's an event not to be missed!
Please visit our archive page to view some of the speakers from the event.
Practical take-home advice. Live sessions. Best practices. The latest industry trends. New research and innovation.
Host Hotel
As the host hotel for Symposium 2026, a block of rooms will be reserved at the Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre at 2002 Airport Drive. To reserve your room, call 306-242-1440 or book online and mention you are with “PORK SYMPOSIUM.”
Awards of Distinction
Awards are presented annually to recognize and honour individuals and organizations who contribute to the sustainability of the Saskatchewan pork industry through leadership, commitment and innovation.
We acknowledge the achievements of those who operate well above established industry regulations and standards to ensure continued growth and advancement of the hog sector.
If there is someone you know who you would like recognized, please fill out the nomination form.
2026 Symposium Sponsors
Interested in sponsorship opportunities or an exhibitor booth at Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium? Contact steve@saskpork.com for the Sponsorship Package.
Premium Sponsors
2026 Pricing:
Registration Opens August 10, 2026
Early Bird (Aug. 10 - Sept. 11)
Full 2 Day Registration - CA$250.00
Day One Registration - CA$175.00
Day Two Registration - CA$120.00
Student - Full 2 Day Registration - CA$175.00
Student - Day One Registration - CA$120.00
Student - Day Two Registration - CA$75.00
Regular
Full 2 Day Registration - CA$275.00
Day One Registration - CA$200.00
Day Two Registration - CA$140
Student - Full 2 Day Registration - CA$200.00
Student - Day One Registration - CA$150.00
Student - Day Two Registration - CA$95.00
Late (After Oct. 25)
Full 2 Day Registration - CA$325.00
Day One Registration -CA$225.00
Day Two Registration - CA$160.00
Student - Full 2 Day Registration - CA$225.00
Student - Day One Registration - CA$175.00
Student - Day Two Registration - CA$120.00
Additional Banquet Tickets - CA$75.00
Conference Agenda
Day 1
Main Ballroom
7:15–8:20 AM - Registration & Coffee
8:20–8:30 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:30–9:30 AM - KEYNOTE: Jim Brayshaw – Putting Out Fires: Developing Mental Resiliency in the Barn
9:30–10:15 AM Dr. Miranda Smit, Prairie Swine Centre Inc. – Enrichment: Why it Matters and What Works
10:15–10:45 AM - Networking & Refreshment Break
10:45–11:30 AM - Dr. Tom Parsons, University of Pennsylvania – Approaches to Group Sow Management
11:30 AM–12:15 PM Dr. Lee-Anne Huber, University of Guelph – Building a Strong Foundation: How Sow Nutrition Supports the Farm
12:15–1:15 PM - Lunch
1:15–2:00 PM - Jenelle Hamblin, Manitoba Pork – It’s the Little Things: Maintaining Excellent Biosecurity
2:00–2:30 PM- TBA
2:30–3:00 PM - Networking Break & Trade Show
3:00–3:45 PM - Concurrent Sessions
Dr. Leanne Heilser, SCIC - Where the Wild Things Are: SCIS’s Feral Wild Boar Control Program and Insight on Present Pathogens
Student Oral Competition - Shaping the next generation
3:45–4:45 PM - PANEL: Colin Pratt, Colin’s Pork Consulting; Curtis Possberg, Olymel; Dave van Walleghem, Solvet - Pillars of Success: Practical Barn Management
Evening Program
Event
5:00–6:30 PM - Reception & Networking
6:30–7:30 PM - Dinner Service
7:30 PM - Awards Presentation
Day 2
Main Ballroom
8:30–9:30 AM - KEYNOTE: Dr. Lee Schulz, Ever.Ag
9:30–10:15 AM - Ravneet Kaur, Canadian Pork Council – Protecting Canada’s Herd: Foreign Animal Disease Update
10:15–10:30 AM - Morning Refreshment Break
10:30–11:15 AM - Carman Alison, Nielsen IQ – Winning When Growth is Harder
11:15 AM–12:00 PM - Claire Jiang, Canada Pork – Pick Pork: Winning Today and Tomorrow’s Consumers
12:00 PM - Closing Remarks & Express Lunch
1:00–3:00 PM - Sask Pork Annual General Meeting (Courtyard Room)
Speakers Bios
TBA
2026 Symposium Committee
Kevin Brooks - Olymel Steffen Klenk - PIC
Hannah Burlet - Sask Pork Brad Marceniuk - Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
Alain Dumuk - Sunhaven Farms Dr. Murray Pettitt - Prairie Swine Centre
Mark Ferguson - Sask Pork Steve Seto - Sask Pork
Ken Friesen - Merck Animal Health Alison Sullivan - Sask Pork
Sheldon Friesen - Topigs Norsvin Chris Sundry - Penfor Construction
Eddie Hofer - Hodgeville Farming Co. Dr. Coral Williams - Warman Veterinary Services