THE Feeding Global Middle Class A CONVERSATION THAT’S NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE ABOUT AN OPPORTUNITY THAT’S NEVER EXISTED BEFORE The rapid rise of the global middle class – three billion new consumers – could be the single greatest opportunity for western Canada to see long-term growth and prosperity. A population the size of 2.5 Chinas will increase global demand for commodities produced right here. It will change global markets and supply and production chains in ways that the world has never experienced. Learn what the global middle class is and the opportunities and challenges it presents. Leading experts will offer unique insights from cutting edge research and experience. THREE BILLION new consumers will need what the West has to offer. … Are we ready? Gain critical insights from some of the world’s leading experts. April 22 – 23, 2015 Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon Tickets: $295 For more information: cwf.ca/cwf-events KEYNOTE SPEAKER The Hon. Gerry Ritz, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s leading agricultural policy maker, Minister Ritz has industry knowledge acquired from running his own farming operation in Saskatchewan. WORLD-LEADING EXPERTS TOGETHER IN ONE ROOM! John Baffes, Senior Economist, World Bank Dr. Jaana Remes, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute John Baffes is a senior economist with the World Bank’s Development Prospects Group. He heads the Commodity Unit of the World Bank, manages the Commodity Markets Outlook quarterly report and has published on trade, commodity and agricultural economics. Since 2003, Dr. Remes has led MGI’s research on productivity, urbanization, competitiveness and growth. Recent research sheds light on the changing global manufacturing landscape. Murad Al-Katib, President & CEO, AGT Food and Ingredients Simon Tucker, New Zealand High Commissioner to Canada Since it was formed in 2001, what is now known as AGT Foods has become a world leader in value-added pulses, staple foods and ingredients selling to more than 100 countries. It has 35 manufacturing plants in five continents. New Zealand companies are the world’s leading exporter of dairy products. Mr. Tucker spent 10 years in the industry and will talk about what Canadian companies can learn from his country’s experience. The Hon. Lyle Stewart, Minister of Agriculture, Government of Saskatchewan REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Evening reception on April 22, 2015 Full day conference, breakfast and lunch, on April 23, 2015 SPECIAL Sheraton Hotel event rate available on registration page. Dr. Benjamin Senauer, Professor University of Minnesota Dr. Senauer will reference his work on the impact of globalization and global economic and demographic changes on the food industry to discuss the market for high-value food products. And many more… This event will reframe the way we think about doing business around the world. If you plan to do business globally, you need to be there. Minister Stewart is responsible for fostering a commercially viable, self-sufficient and sustainable agriculture and food industry, and a strong rural Saskatchewan. He continues to farm and ranch near Pense, Saskatchewan. Alanna Koch, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Government of Saskatchewan Jason Krips, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Government of Alberta COME. LEARN. ACT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Government of Saskatchewan Government of Alberta Global Institute for Food Security Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) The Western Producer ® testing, Shutterstock.com Sponsored by: