CMC Conference & AGM 2025

May 29, 2025. 5:00 pm – May 30, 2025. 5:00 pm

Stronger Together

 

CMC’s Annual Conference & AGM is the industry’s flagship event where Canadian meat processors, producers, government representatives, and international meat industry goods and service providers gather for exciting industry speakers, dynamic education sessions, networking, and delicious food.

This year’s conference theme is Stronger Together and will feature discussions on today’s political landscape,  the labour environment, emerging technologies, and much more, all while enjoying the western charm and local traditions of Calgary.

Please join us at the Hotel Arts, located at 119 12 Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta.

 

Schedule:

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

  • 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CMC Board Meeting

Thursday, May 29, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Committee Meetings (Invitation only)
  • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Meat & Greet: Calgary’s Evening Western Reception

Friday, May 30, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Local on-day tour (optional)

Option #1: Producer / Processor Trip

Estimated cost of $120 per person. This includes transportation and a boxed lunch.

  • 8:00 a.m. | Depart Hotel Arts via rental bus
  • 9:00 a.m. | Tour Solterra d’Italia (cooked and cured pork facility)
  • 10:00 a.m. | Visit Sunterra Greenhouse (20-acre tomato and strawberry greenhouse)
  • 11:15 a.m. | Visit Rimrock Cattle Company’s feedlot
  • 1:45 p.m. | Tour Brant Lake Wagyu (premium beef ranch)
  • 4:00 p.m. | Return to Hotel Arts

Option #2: Golf Trip

Estimated cost of $142 per person. This includes the green fee and power cart rental.

  • 8:45 p.m. | Depart Hotel Arts (golfers responsible for finding transportation)
  • 9:15 a.m. | Arrive at The Links of GlenEagles
  • 10:00 a.m. | First tee time, followed by additional tee times
  • 2:15 p.m. | Lunch at Eagles’ Nest restaurant (steak sandwich or burger)
  • 4:00 p.m. | Return to Hotel Arts

 

Registration:

Conference registration deadline is May 15, 2025.

Click HERE to register for this year’s conference. 

Click HERE to register for a one-day local tour. 

 

Hotel Booking:

CMC has reserved a room block at a discounted rate the Hotel Arts located at 119 12 Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta.

Click HERE to book your room.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

CMC is offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities at our upcoming Conference & AGM. The deadline to submit your sponsorship form is May 9, 2025. 

For additional information, please contact Stephanie Ramirez, [email protected].