Thursday, November 13, 2025

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON

In partnership with Ontario Sheep Farmers, we are excited to introduce Canadian Wool Conversations — a new, first-of-its-kind one-day conference dedicated to Canada’s wool value chain, fully open to public. Uniting dreamers and doers, Canadian Wool Conversations will be a space for learning and community — a platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and come together to rebuild Canada’s industry, thread by thread.

The theme of this inaugural gathering is Canada’s Wool, Global Opportunity. While Canada’s wool industry is facing challenges on its path to revival, we are not alone. Building on our experience as members of the IWTO and bringing together Canada’s key wool players — large and small — Canadian Wool Conversations 2025 will explore global trends, highlight local successes, and welcome diverse perspectives on the common challenges we face.

Tickets are now available!

REGISTER HERE

Schedule

9:00-9:30 Arrival, registration, morning coffee

9:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:15-11:00 Insights and Exchanges from the Global Industry

11:15-12:00 Perspectives on trends in wool cultures, economies, and markets — Presentations

12:00-13:30 Lunch and Show & Tell presentations

13:30-14:30 Working to fill gaps in the Canadian wool ecosystem — Group workshop

14:40-15:30 Building regional fibre systems and a wool culture — Panel

16:00-17:00 Plenary: Building the Future of Canadian Wool

17:15-19:30 Networking Reception

Meet Our Speakers — with More to Come

  • Ali McMurter

    Creative Matters

  • Andrew Carpenter

    Belfast Mini-Mills

  • Amaryah de Groot

    Researcher

  • Anna Hunter

    Long Way Homestead

  • Brenda Hsueh

    Black Sheep Farm

  • Ellen Edney

    Mariposa Woollen Mill

  • Helen Knibb

    Researcher/Wool Grower

  • Lindsey Weber

    WoolGrown Company

  • Romy Schill

    Revolution Wool Co.

  • Philip Sparks

    Seneca Polytechnic

  • Wave Weir

    Wave Fibre Mill

Thank you to our Sponsors!

  • Join as a Sponsor

    Join us in championing Canada’s growing wool industry by becoming a sponsor of Canadian Wool Conversations. Explore our sponsorship opportunities below and be part of the movement to build a stronger future for Canadian wool.

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  • Get involved

    Interested in getting involved? We’re actively looking for sponsors, speakers, and collaborators with fresh ideas.

    Please reach out to our team — we’d love to hear from you!

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