DAY 1: October 21st, 2026
Regional Maple Tours
Guided bus tour with visits to local operations, including Ontario’s largest maple syrup producer and other sugar bushes in the Algoma region, which is one of the top regions in Canada for future maple production growth.
Taste of Algoma Dinner
A signature culinary event at the Canadian Bush Plane Heritage Centre, featuring a locally inspired menu that celebrates flavours and producers from the Algoma region.
DAY 2: October 22nd, 2026
Speakers
Speakers will include leading maple syrup researchers, academics, and industry experts from across North America. Sessions will explore both current challenges and emerging opportunities in the maple sector, with topics expected to include forest management, syrup quality and food safety, climate adaptation, and best practices for sustainable and profitable production. The full speaker lineup and session details will be announced in the coming months.
Tradeshow
The tradeshow showcases the latest maple production equipment, technology, and innovations, bringing together leading manufacturers, suppliers, researchers, and producers for hands-on demonstrations, product exploration, and industry networking.
Optional Bus Tours
Hop aboard a double decker bus for tours of the Sault Locks, Old Stone House, and the former site of Shingwauk Residential School. The bus will leave in the morning and return before the banquet by 4pm. Lunch will be provided at the Old Stone House. Please note that this is not included in the full conference registration fees; it runs at the same time as the speakers/tradeshow so do not purchase this tour if you want to attend those.
Banquet
The banquet brings delegates together for an evening of fine cuisine, networking, and celebration of excellence across the maple syrup industry.
DAY 3: October 23, 2026
Speakers
Speakers will include leading maple syrup researchers, academics, and industry experts from across North America. Sessions will explore both current challenges and emerging opportunities in the maple sector, with topics expected to include forest management, syrup quality and food safety, climate adaptation, and best practices for sustainable and profitable production. The full speaker lineup and session details will be announced in the coming months.
Tradeshow
The tradeshow showcases the latest maple production equipment, technology, and innovations, bringing together leading manufacturers, suppliers, researchers, and producers for hands-on demonstrations, product exploration, and industry networking.