Southwest Agricultural Conference

To register for the Southwest Agricultural Conference or for the VIRTUAL ONLY option, select your attendance choice from either OAgC Virtual or SWAC tabs in the top navigation row. From the drop-down menu select the Register option.

One person can register multiple people at one time by creating a billing record dedicated to one person. Multiple people can be registered from that account. After the account is created, start adding people. Each person must have their own unique email address this gives them access to the VIRTUAL event and the ON DEMAND sessions. This will also ensure they will  be notified about the TEC Talk Tuesday sessions. If they are collecting CEU credits their CCA # will also be required at time of registration.

For companies who have a large group to register please email info@ontarioagconference.ca, to request the group registration form. Remember that each person will require their own email address. IF they are collecting CEU credits their CCA # will also be required at the time of registration.

If you need to make changes to your registration, please call 1-866-222-9682 or send a detailed email to the Conference Registrar at info@ontarioagconference.ca

There will be no refunds provided.

If you are registering online, we accept Visa or Master Card.

If you are mailing in your registration you may send a cheque payable to Southwest Ag Conference. Mail the payment to Southwest Ag Conference, 120 Main Street East, Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0 Atten: Mary Marg McDonald.

Payments made by cheque must be received by December 31, 2024.

If you wish to pay by credit card and are having problems processing your credit card such as issues with Pop-Up Blockers, please call 1-866-222-9682 we can help to process the card. You will need to provide the card information over the phone. Please do not email your card information.

Once your registration is finalized, you will receive confirmation by email. Your email will be your receipt and will show the amount paid and names of individuals you registered.

If you do not get this email within a few minutes of completing your registration, please check your junk mail. If you still have not received it, please contact the Conference registrar at info@ontarioagconference.ca or call 1-866-222-9682.

If you registered for:

VIRTUAL ONLY - your registration gives you access to:

• Access to the VIRTUAL Live streaming of sessions from the Southwest Agricultural Conference on January 7 & 8, 2025 starting at 9:00 am
• Access to the VIRTUAL Live streaming of sessions from the Midwest Ag Conference on January 17, 2025, starting at 9:10 am
• Access to 7 ON DEMAND sessions starting on January 7, 2025 at 9:00 am
• Access to additional ON DEMAND sessions that will be added to the web platform following each IN-PERSON event.
• All 50 plus sessions will be available until March 31, 2025
• You will also be invited to TEC Talk Tuesdays starting January 14 to February 25, 2025 at 7:27 pm each evening.

Southwest Agricultural Conference (SWAC) on January 7 & 8, 2025 - your registration gives you access to:

• Attendance at the live sessions in Ridgetown on January 7 & 8, 2025
• Meals and refreshments provided throughout the day.
• Access to the VIRTUAL Live Streaming from the Midwest Ag Conference on January 17, 2025 starting at 9:10 am (registration must be completed by Jan 16, 2025)
• Access to the ON DEMAND sessions until March 31, 2025
• Access to the TEC Talk Tuesdays starting January 14 to February 25, 2025 at 7:27 pm each evening.
• In the event of an emergency or illness and you are not able to attend SWAC in person, you will have access to the VIRTUAL Live streaming of sessions from the Southwest Agricultural Conference on January 7 & 8, 2025 starting at 9:00 am

Please Note: most sessions at the IN-PERSON events will be recorded on their specified conference days. The recordings will be posted to the ON DEMAND listing following each of the live events.

Access to view the ON DEMAND sessions will remain open until March 31, 2025. 

On January 6, 2025 an email will be sent to registrants who provided a unique email address with their registration providing instructions on how to access the virtual conference platform starting at 8:30 am on January 7, 2025. These instructions can be used to access the web portal and ON DEMAND sessions until March 31, 2025.

Using the link provided in the email you can enter the Conference Lobby page by using the email address you provided with your registration. To view sessions Livestreamed from SWAC & MWAC select “LIVE! STREAMING EVENT – WATCH NOW”  this gives you access to the live sessions. The ON DEMAND Sessions & Resources pages can be accessed from the Lobby page by clicking the associated buttons.

Registration for the ON DEMAND sessions will be available until February 28, 2025.

If you want to attend the VIRTUAL ONLY option, you must be registered by January 7, 2025. We highly recommend that you register well in advance to avoid the delay in receiving your VIRTURAL ONLY Live Stage log in.

Any registrations received after January 8, can view any of the ON DEMAND sessions until March 31, 2025.

IN-PERSON registration for SWAC will close on December 9, 2024.

All Registrations are Non-Refundable.

VIRTUAL ONLY registrants will have access to all ON DEMAND sessions until March 31, 2025. No Refunds will be provided.

IN-PERSON events - Individuals who registered for SWAC IN-PERSON and are no longer able to attend can transfer their registration to another individual for the 2025 conference only. Please email details to the conference registrar info@ontarioagconference.ca or call 1-866-222-9682. If your registration is transferred to another individual, you will no longer be provided access to the VIRTUAL ONLY event starting on January 7, 2025 or have access to any of the ON DEMAND sessions.

Individuals viewing sessions during the VIRTUAL ONLY option or any of the ON DEMAND sessions who require CEU credits will be able to apply for CCA credits based on the sessions you viewed. The 2025 conference has no restriction on the number of credits allowed. A code unique to each session will be provided randomly through out each of the presentations. These codes will be required to apply for each session you wish to collect CEU credits for. If you have any questions, please contact the Conference registrar at info@ontarioagconference.ca.

If you registered for SWAC or the VIRTUAL ONLY you will be able to apply for your credits using the reporting link found under the CCA Credit tab on the SWAC website. You will need to have your email, CCA # and the unique code for the session.

Individuals attending the IN-PERSON events will have the option to apply for their CCA credits at the event by signing the paper sign in sheet or scanning the QR code provided during each session. 

Individuals who registered for EOCC and MWAC will report CCA credits for watching ON DEMANDS through those events.

Sponsorship opportunities are limited, so act today. Sponsorships are processed September thru December for the conference in January. To become a sponsor and for more information, please contact lelgie@uoguelph.ca

Details are currently posted on the Southwest Agricultural Conference website under either the VIRTUAL ONLY or the SWAC agenda tab at www.southwestagconference.ca

Visit the Resource area to view the brochure and CCA Credit processes.

If you attend the IN-PERSON events, visit the Trade Show for any hand outs our sponsors might be offering.

Check out the speaker section of the Southwest Agriculture Conference website at www.southwestagconference.ca . If you have questions, contact Krista Gladstone kgladsto@uoguelph.ca

To ensure your presentation goes smoothly, please adhere to the following guidelines when preparing your presentation: 

• Only Microsoft PowerPoint (*.ppt or *.pptx) presentations will be accepted. 
• 16:9 widescreen format (not standard) for better resolution 
• Clear and standard Microsoft font such as Arial 
• Use simple pictures or graphics rather than text to explain complicated concepts or important data. 
• Font size at least 24 points with headings at least 36 points 
• Avoid using all capitals. 
• When using bullets, aim for slides using the 6X6 rule: 6 bullets or less per slide, 6 words or less per bullet. 
• Ensure all media (audio, video) is embedded in the presentation file.

If you are one of our IN-PERSON LIVE STREAM presenters, please upload your final presentation to the Google Drive Presentation Folder sent to you in early November. If you are not being LIVE STREAMED, please bring your presentation on a USB flash drive so it can be uploaded to the session computers when you arrive at the conference.

For those speakers involved in the sessions offered for the VIRTUAL ONLY option on January 7 & 8, 2025 participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions via a chat box. Conference staff will be on hand to monitor the chat box and field any questions to the moderator or lead speaker for each LIVE session. 

ON DEMAND (recorded) sessions will be available online for 3 months following the conference. Viewers will be able to ask questions via a question box. These questions will be forwarded to the appropriate speaker(s) along with the contact info of the participant so that the speaker(s) can respond. 

Registrations originating from outside of North America are final. The Southwest Agricultural Conference is offering sessions through a  live stream on January 7 & 8, 2025 as well as a selection of ON DEMAND sessions. Any sessions recorded at the IN-PERSON event will be posted to the ON DEMAND sessions which you will have access to. There is no travel required to attend this conference and therefore we will not issue letters of invitation for the purposes of obtaining visas for international delegates.

Yes, all press requesting access should contact us by emailing the Conference Registrar at info@ontarioagconference.ca.

Provide your name, Media affiliation, which day(s) you wish to attend. Please include your meal option. (Buffet or Boxed Lunch)

Media may attend any session, but not pose questions to presenters. Instead, interviews with presenters can be arranged by contacting us at info@ontarioagconference.ca.

A zoom account is not required to attend the VIRTUAL ONLY option or to access the ON DEMAND sessions. We urge you to download zoom to have a seamless experience while taking part on TEC Talk Tuesday sessions. 

The VIRTUAL ONLY option will work on all browsers for PC and MAC computers, and all smartphones and tablets. We recommend using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Safari as your browser as these are the best for live streaming reception. If you use Internet Explorer 11, you must also have flash installed and working.

If you anticipate having technical difficulties, it may be worthwhile to join 5-10 minutes ahead of time.

To do a test go to http://www1.webcastcanada.ca/test-video.php to test your computer video and audio settings before joining the conference.

However, joining us at the start of sessions is also fine.

If you cannot log in, make sure you type in the exact same email address you used when you registered. Check to see that you have not made a typo and be sure you are registered to attend. If you experience technical difficulties, please email support@webcastcanada.ca

No, you do not need to have a webcam to attend the meeting.

During the Livestreamed sessions attendees will be automatically muted and be able to submit questions via the question boxes with each session. Moderators will present questions to the speaker as time allows.

One benefit of the virtual platform is that it is much easier for you to manage your conference attendance and other duties seamlessly. Feel free to attend as you wish, entering and exiting the sessions as you wish.

Sessions during the VIRTUAL ONLY option will be recorded, posted and available to all registered attendees following the conference until March 31, 2025. 

Sessions recorded at the IN-PERSON events will be posted and available to all registered attendees following the IN-PERSON events until March 31, 2025.

Please contact the Conference Registrar at info@ontarioagconference.ca for assistance