On Monday, June 16, MLT Aikins lawyer Scott Exner will speak at the 2025 Americas Agriculture and Food Security Forum in Olds, Alberta.
Scott will be speaking at “Reimagining Engagement with Canada’s Rapidly Growing Foodtech Sector”, organized by the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN). He will share the panel with Karen Churchill, President and CEO of Ag-West Bio, and Dana McCauley, CEO of CFIN.
This session will explore how advanced food technologies are boosting productivity, creating partnerships across the Americas and making Canada a launchpad for the future of food innovation.
Scott has extensive involvement in the agricultural industry, particularly the grain handling sector, and has been active in securing legislative change to promote growth and development in value-added agribusiness. He is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential people in the Canadian agriculture industry by Canadian Western Agribition.
He also has significant experience in the agribusiness sector, particularly with widely-held companies, providing advice on ESG, corporate finance and securities. As one of the founding partners of the MLT Aikins Calgary office, Scott has been extensively involved in the firm’s growth in Alberta since 2002. Learn more about Scott’s practice.
The 2025 Americas Agriculture and Food Security Forum is the global event on the margins of the G7 Leaders’ Summit focused on fostering common ground, promoting collaboration and finding practical solutions for a more sustainable agriculture future.
This Hemispheric Forum aims to establish itself as a key space for dialogue and action, driving innovative solutions and regional cooperation strategies to address current challenges and to seize opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food sectors. By convening leaders and experts at a strategic moment, the event will contribute to raising awareness of the importance of agriculture and food security for the sustainable development of the Americas and the world.
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