Agri-Forward - Pitch Night by Palette Skills

Join us at the Agri-Forward: Pitch Night competition, hosted by Palette Skills as part of our 8-week Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist upskilling program. This event is your chance to:

• Connect with industry experts and fellow professionals in the digital agriculture field.
• Stay updated on the latest innovations and trends shaping the industry.
• Meet Saskatchewan's newest talent, ready to make their mark in the agricultural sector.

The Agri-Forward: Pitch Night isn't just about presentations—it's a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture. Participants from our specialist program will showcase their entrepreneurial prowess by presenting viable business projects and funding strategies for innovative ag-tech solutions. Finalists will pitch their ideas to a live audience and judging panel, competing for sponsored prizes!

We're on a mission to tackle the challenges facing the agri-food sector, with a focus on automation and digital agriculture. By bringing together industry leaders and emerging talent, we aim to foster discussions and connections that drive progress in talent acquisition and industry support.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the future of agriculture. Join us after the presentation for networking and refreshments. Register now to secure your spot—it's free for all attendees.

This event is open to the public and free of charge.

*Light snacks and drinks will be served at the venue for attendees after the pitches conclude*

• Venue: Collider Located in: Innovation Place

• Location: 15 Innovation Blvd #230, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2X8

• Date: June 12th, 2024

• Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST

About the venue:

Collider Located in Innovation Place, empowers Saskatchewan's tech innovators with an inclusive community, flexible workspaces and a vibrant network.

Innovation Saskatchewan (IS) was established in 2009 as a government agency that provides recommendations and advice to the Saskatchewan Government regarding its strategic direction in the areas of research, development, science, and technology.

About Palette Skills:

Palette Skills is a national nonprofit whose purpose is to help Canada’s most innovative companies access untapped talent by creating a rapid upskilling system that connects new talent pipelines to high-demand roles.

About The Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist Program:

The Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program from Palette Skills consists of 130 hours of training, designed to get participants to the forefront of automation and digitization technologies in agricultural production and processing. The program’s goal is to get highly skilled workers ready to hit the ground by giving them the tools they need to identify, manage, and implement technological solutions across the agri-food value chain in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

This event is supported by Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture, Parametrics and Innovation Saskatchewan.