Come pick up your name badge and delegate bag in the Hotel Lobby.

Come visit the vendors and learn what services they have to offer your Agricultural Society.

Come pick up your name badge and delegate bag in the Hotel Lobby.

Choose one of six workshops to attend. Please note that pre-registration is required for certain sessions and start time varies for each session.

8:00am - 12:00pm: Ice Arena Maintenance (Pre-registration required)
8:00am - 12:00pm: Financial Management Training - Beginner (Pre-registration required)
8:30am - 12:30pm: Farmers' Market Manager Training
9:00am - 12:00pm: Bylaw Review Workshop (Pre-registration required)
9:00am - 12:00pm: Future of Rodeo
9:00am - 12:00pm: Telling your story for Volunteer Recruitment

Find detailed session descriptions under the "Session" tab above.

Come visit the vendors and learn what services they have to offer your Agricultural Society. There will also be performers that specialize in shows for children. Watch as the performers entertain real children. This is a great opportunity to find acts for fairs and festivals!

If you are a first time delegate, this session will go over everything you need to know to maximize your time and experience at the AAAS Convention.

Select sponsors of the AAAS Convention will lead sessions to educate Agricultural Societies on the benefits they offer.

Managing Liability Risks presented by Foster Parks Brokers Inc. - Enoch Room D
Let’s talk energy …we’re listening presented by ATCO - Enoch Rooms A and B
Solar Energy 101 presented by Great Canadian Solar - Enoch Room C
Bullpit Session - River Cree Rooms 1 and 2

Find detailed session descriptions under the "Session" tab above.

Join us for the Opening Ceremonies for the 73rd Annual AAAS Convention.

Ministers and MLAs from the United Conservative Party will participate in a forum where delegates can ask questions relating Agricultural Societies. List of Ministers and MLAs updated as they RSVP.

Meet and interact with other delegates over cocktails.

Celebrate with us as we recognize and honour various award winners.

Speaker: Randy Ritz

Building on the relatively unknown skills of actors, Dr Randy Ritz shows how stories bring vision, unity and energy to a team and to a community. Stressing that “Sameness is the Quickest Way to Boredom” he challenges audiences to rejuvenate their community event by telling new stories. In this active keynote, participants will learn how to pull experiences from their lives and transform them into relevant narratives.

Watch a variety of performers present their talents during our evening showcase. This is a great opportunity to find acts for fairs and festivals!

Come network with fellow Agricultural Societies in our hospitality suite! There will be snacks, games, and a toonie bar.

Come pick up your name badge and delegate bag in the Hotel Lobby.

AAAS's CEO Tim Carson will give an update on the Association's previous year.

Meet with others from your region to discuss challenges, successes, and elect an AAAS board member if necessary.

Region 1 - Enoch Room A
Region 2 - Enoch Room B
Region 3 - Enoch Room E
Region 4 - Enoch Room D
Region 5 - Enoch Room C
Region 6 - Enoch Room F

Choose one of seven sessions to attend.

10:30am - 12:00pm: Financial Management Training for Board Members
10:30am - 12:00pm: Content Development in Marketing
10:30am - 12:00pm: There is no I in team (Unless you're a really bad speller)
10:30am - 12:00pm: Ag Societies Grant Program - Stripped Down
10:30am - 12:00pm: Diversifying offerings
10:30am - 12:00pm: AGLC Rules - What to know for your Events and Facilities
10:30am - 12:00pm: Board Succession - Planning to Grow your Membership


Find detailed session descriptions under the "Session" tab above.

Choose one of seven sessions to attend.

1:30pm - 3:00pm: Financial Management Training for Board Members
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Improving your Events
1:30pm - 3:00pm: There is no I in team (Unless you're a really bad speller)
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Finding Grants for your Ag Society
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Working with Municipalities and Other Partners
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Strategy Development in Marketing
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Board Succession - Planning to Grow your Membership


Find detailed session descriptions under the "Session" tab above.

Come participate in the annual AGM for AAAS. Light snacks to be provided

Join your fellow delegates in roundtable discussions to explore different challenges and successes experienced throughout Alberta and discuss possible solutions.

Meet and interact with other delegates over cocktails as you enjoy canned music.

This year's theme for the Saturday Night Gala is "Be a Spectacle at Our Roaring 2020's Gala". Dress in character if you choose.

Participate in the AAAS silent auction during the Saturday Night Gala. The Silent Auction closing time will not be announced beforehand. Please contact us if you have any items you would like to donate to the Silent Auction.

Celebrate with us as we recognize and honour the winners of the AAAS Marketing Competition.

Watch a variety of performers present their talents during our evening showcase. This is a great opportunity to find acts for fairs and festivals!

Come network with fellow Agricultural Societies in our hospitality suite! There will be snacks, games, and a toonie bar.

Speaker: Mark Mayfield

Handouts

This portion will conclude the 2020 AAAS Annual Convention.