2026 Alberta Milk Annual General Meeting

We’re pleased to invite you to the 2026 Alberta Milk Annual General Meeting, taking place November 24–25 at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton. This annual event brings together producers, processors, and industry stakeholders to connect, exchange insights, and strengthen our shared commitment to the dairy sector.

Event Highlights

November 24 – Industry Insights and Dinner

• Welcome lunch and industry updates including presentations from:
– Dan Wong, Western Dairy Council
– Laura Duff, Freson Bros sharing From Aisle to Awareness: A Retail Perspective on Dairy
– Shika Jain, Canadian Dairy Commission
– Timothy Caulfield discussing Trust, Truth, and Dairy: Navigating Consumer Perceptions

• Banquet highlights:
– Provincial Milk Quality Award presentation
– Recognition of outgoing directors
– Keynote presentation by Jon Montgomery – Going for Gold: Leadership Lessons for a Changing Industry

November 25 – AGM Business and Producer Dialogue

• Official AGM business
• Annie AcMoody, Dairy Farmers of Canada
• Nolan Berg, Western Milk Pool
• Afternoon closed producer session focused on resolutions and policy discussion

Venue

Our event will be held at the Fantasyland Hotel at West Edmonton Mall. 17700 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4

Please note, the agenda is subject to change.

 

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Agenda

Time

Agenda Item/Presenter
11:45 am Lunch
12:45 pm Welcome
12:55 p.m. Greetings from the Government of Alberta (TBC)
1:05 p.m. Processing Perspective
Dan Wong, President, Western Dairy Council
1:35 pm Retailer Perspective
Laura Duff, Director, Freson Bros.
2 p.m. Canadian Dairy Commission Update
Shikha Jain, Commissioner
2:20 p.m. DAIRY BREAK
2:45 p.m. Consumer Perspective
Timothy Caulfield
3:45 p.m. Adjourn
5:30 p.m. Cocktails
6:30 p.m. Dinner
• Provincial Milk Quality Award
• Recognition of Outgoing Directors
• Keynote Speaker/Entertainment: Jon Montgomery

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 Agenda

Time

Agenda Item/Presenter
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of 2025 AGM Minutes
9:10 a.m. General Manager’s Report
9:20 a.m. Dairy Farmers of Canada
Annie AcMoody, Chief Executive Officer
10:05 a.m. Western Milk Pool Report
Nolan Berg, Chief Strategy Officer
10:20 a.m. Dairy Innovation West Shareholder Report
10:30 a.m. BREAK
10:45 a.m. 2025-26 Financial Report
• Appointment of Auditors
11:05 a.m. 2026-27 Strategic Plan and Budget
11:35 a.m. Remuneration Report
• Approval of Remuneration Policy
11:45 a.m. Director at Large Election
12 p.m. LUNCH
1 p.m. Closed Session – Producers Only
Resolutions and Policy Discussion
3 p.m. ADJOURN

 

Industry Partners and Guests

Event Registration

Registration for the Alberta Milk Annual General Meeting is available through Eventbrite. Please click here to register.

Registration deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email.

 

Hotel Accommodations

The room block at the Fantasyland Hotel for November 24, 2026, is now closed and the hotel is booked.

If you still need accommodations, there are other hotels available in the area, including the West Edmonton Mall Inn, conveniently located across the street from West Edmonton Mall. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-737-3783.

Questions? Email register@albertamilk.com or call 780-453-5942 or 1-877-361-1231.

Producer Registration

Each licensed Alberta dairy farm is eligible for one complimentary AGM registration, which includes:
• Access to all meetings
• Banquet, meals and dairy breaks
• One complimentary standard hotel room for November 24, 2026.

Note: Additional event tickets, extra hotel nights, theme rooms and special accommodation requests are the producer’s responsibility and are subject to availability.

How to register

Register by November 16, 2026 using one of the options below:
• Online:  Visit the Eventbrite registration page.
• Email: Send your name, farm name, producer number, phone number and whether you need a hotel room to register@albertamilk.com.
• Phone: Call the office at 780-453-5942 or toll-free 1-877-361-1231.

Hotel Accommodations

The room block at the Fantasyland Hotel for November 24, 2026, is now closed and the hotel is booked.

If you still need accommodations, there are other hotels available in the area, including the West Edmonton Mall Inn, conveniently located across the street from West Edmonton Mall. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-737-3783.  Producers are  eligible for reimbursement of up to $199 per night, plus applicable taxes. Please submit your hotel receipt to Alberta Milk for reimbursement.

Cancellations

To cancel a registration or a hotel reservation for November 24, 2026, producers must contact the office before 11 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026. Late cancellations will be invoiced to producers for the full room cost and any applicable penalties.

 

Need help? Email register@albertamilk.com or call 780-453-5942 or 1-877-361-1231.

Thank you to our 2026 AGM Sponsors.

Your support is immensely appreciated!