Where Agricultural Innovation Meets Carbon Reduction

The goals of SPARK V5 are to connect agricultural and environmental technology companies with potential investors; to provide a platform showcasing several innovative businesses in the agricultural sector; and to highlight the impressive business opportunities in agriculture. This year, GRAS is particularly interested in showcasing companies involved in technologies to reduce carbon output in agriculture and to monetize subsequent carbon reduction.

This year, SPARK V5 will feature two People’s Choice Awards valued at $1,000 each for Best Pitch and Greatest Impact on Net Carbon. These awards will be voted on by attendees at SPARK V5. In addition, pitch companies showcased at SPARK V5 will receive a complimentary ticket to attend the AGRI Tech Venture Forum in Toronto, May 6-7, 2026 to explore further networking and investment opportunities.

This year, GRAS is particularly interested in showcasing companies involved in technologies to reduce carbon output in agriculture and to monetize subsequent carbon reduction.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

LOCATION: The GrandWay Events Centre (7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora)

AGENDA:

10:30 am – Doors open, networking, booths in The GrandWay Lounge

11:15 am – Panel Discussion: “How carbon capture programs are evolving”

Panelists:

• Nick Betts, Executive Director, CANZA
• Steve Kehoe, Director-Energy Transition & Sustainability Services, BMO Capital Markets (Radicle Group Inc.)
• Christoph Wand, Livestock Sustainability Specialist, OMAFA
• Deanna Martin, Biogas Operations and Process Consultant, Deanna Martin Biogas

12:20 pm – Lunch

1:10 pm – Pitch company presentations (Announcement coming soon!)

3:30 pm – Meet and greet Pitch companies and investors

$25 attendance fee.

Pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
**No refunds will be issued for this event.**

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