Annual Meeting

The Prairie Grain Development Committee organizes their Annual Meeting to facilitate scientific discussion and communication of research priorities for the improvement of the prairie grain sector, and to exchange information relevant to the development of improved cultivars of grain crops for the western Canadian prairies.

 

2026 PGDC Annual Meeting

Welcome to the Prairie Grain Development Committee's (PGDC) 2026 Annual Meeting. Gather with us March 2-5, 2026 in Banff at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity where we will exchange information for the advancement of prairie grains. The meeting will facilitate scientific discussion, research prioritization and the development of improved cultivars.

The Prairie Recommending Committees and Subcommittees for Wheat, Rye and Triticale; Oat and Barley; Pulse and Special Crops; and Oilseeds will be meeting over the course of the four days.

An evening reception, plenary session and scheduled breaks will provide fantastic networking opportunities.

The theme of the 2026 Plenary Session is "Made in Canada Seed". See the Plenary Sessions page (link) for updates to the program as they become available.


Registration

Agenda

    The full 2026 Agenda will be updated here as it becomes available.

Accommodation

    Host Hotel information: The Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1H5

    A special discounted rate of $180 - $200 / night (plus taxes and fees) is available at the host hotel. The discounted rate is available before and after the PGDC Annual Meeting for those wishing to extend their stay in Banff.

  • Rooms must be booked by January 30th, 2026.

  • Book your group rate for PGDC Annual Meeting here - Reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-884-7574 and using the code "PGD2603."

Transportation

  • The Banff Airporter is a private shuttle offering service between Calgary and Banff, with one stop in Canmore. The Airporter is available between the Calgary International Airport and the Banff Centre.

Guest Attendance at Annual Meeting

    New guests are welcome to register in advance of obtaining approval from the PGDC Executive. Please be aware that new guest attendance will be vetted to ensure relevance to each of the Prairie Recommending Committees and Subcommittees (Wheat, Rye and Triticale; Oat and Barley; Pulse and Special Crops; and Oilseeds).

    To inquire about attending as a guest or other meeting details, please contact Angela Brackenreed.

For More Information

Contact Angela Brackenreed, PGDC Event Co-ordinator