Now in its 24^th year, the CAAR Conference is the leading business conference for ag retailers, designed to bring the ag retail industry together. Hosted at the RBC Convention Centre and Delta Hotels Winnipeg from Feb. 12–14, 2019, the CAAR Conference will focus on strengthening your business by sharing industry updates, providing valuable learning and networking opportunities and supporting the association. We can’t wait to see you there.

New in 2019!

CAAR is pleased to announce the addition of roundtable discussions at the 2019 CAAR Conference. These moderated discussions will bring together both newcomers and industry veterans to discuss contemporary, thought-provoking issues affecting the Canadian ag retail industry. Have a topic you’d like to see covered? Please send your suggestions to CAAR’s event and creative manager, Lisa Defoort, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Building a Speaker Program

We are currently working on bringing you a first-rate lineup of speakers for the 2019 CAAR Conference. The speaker program is still being finalized, but you can rest assured that we are building a program that will educate, enlighten and entertain you. Check caar.org regularly for agenda announcements.

Networking Opportunities

One of the key reasons people attend the CAAR Conference is to build their professional network. Next year’s event offers multiple avenues to do so, including Tuesday’s icebreaker cocktail reception and open industry evening for attendees to book their own meetings and dinners. In addition, several networking breaks during the program offer valuable time for either casual meet and greets or formal meetings. To help facilitate planning those meetings, the attendee list will be available ahead of the event.

Delegate Registration Opens Oct. 15, 2018

Did you know that by registering early you help CAAR plan a more successful event? Knowing early how many individuals will attend helps to promote the event amongst the industry; enticing more attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. This helps CAAR keep expenses low while crafting a world-class event for Canada’s ag retailers.

Keep an eye on your email for your invitation to register this fall! Not sure that you’re on the list? Subscribe to CAAR’s emails today. Just contact the CAAR office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..