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.
Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest.
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
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Ali McMurter
Creative Matters
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Andrew Carpenter
Belfast Mini-Mills
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Amaryah de Groot
Researcher
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Anna Hunter
Long Way Homestead
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Brenda Hsueh
Black Sheep Farm
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Ellen Edney
Mariposa Woollen Mill
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Erin Morgan
Ontario Sheep Farmers
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Helen Knibb
Researcher/Wool Grower
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Jasper Brand
Brand Felt
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Lindsey Weber
WoolGrown Company
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Melinda Ramsay
Land Made/Lickety Spit Fibre Farm
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Romy Schill
Revolution Wool Co.
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Philip Sparks
Seneca Polytechnic
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Wave Weir
Wave Fibre Mill
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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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!