Rural Ontario Institute - 2026 Annual General Meeting

Schedule

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre | Guelph, ON

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About this Event

The Rural Ontario Institute's annual general meeting is happening Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, followed by lunch.

For 16 years, we’ve been committed to developing leaders, informing decision-makers, and strengthening connections across rural and northern Ontario. Join the ROI board, staff, sponsors, donors, and community partners as we celebrate the achievements of the past year, share our vision for the future, and recognize the leaders who helped us get to where we are today.

The event will be a hybrid event. If you will be attending in-person please register below before June 10th.

To attend the annual general meeting virtually please register via Zoom .

Directions to the Arboretum


About Us

The Rural Ontario Institute is a charitable organization that delivers programs that develop strong leaders who are critical voices around opportunities and key issues facing rural and northern Ontario. Our mission is “Building Vision, Voice and Leadership.” We do this by offering leadership programs, providing leaders with data/analysis to make informed decisions, and connecting leaders so they can share innovative practices around opportunities and challenges.

Our Key Values

  • Diverse perspectives and collaboration
  • Respectful, open and honest communication
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Economic, social and environmental sustainability in rural and northern Ontario
  • Continuous improvement and excellence

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration and networking

Info: Please note a light breakfast (muffins, scones, yogurt, fruit, tea/coffee) will be provided.


🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Annual General Meeting
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynote Speaker
Host: Dr. Rene Van Acker
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Strawberry Social
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
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Where is it happening?

OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, Canada

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