AMC Forge: Annual Expo and Trade Show

AMC’s Annual Expo and Trade Show

October 21-22, 2025 St.Catharines, Ontario

Join us for FORGE: AMC’s Annual Expo and Trade Show on October 21-22, 2025, at the Holiday Inn & Suites in St. Catharines, Ontario, for an event that fuels innovation, leadership, and resilience in the Ag Manufacturing industry.

This year’s theme, FORGE, embodies our sector’s ability to adapt, overcome obstacles, and seize new opportunities in a rapidly evolving landscape. Together, we will strengthen our industry, expand horizons, and forge lasting connections that drive success.

Strike Up the Night

Bowling at the Parkway Social

Enjoy a night of friendly competition, great conversation, and tasty bites, all while mastering the lanes and mixing it up with attendees.

Janco Steel Ltd. Tubing Facility Tour

Janco Steel Ltd. has entered the dynamic world of structural tubing production. Exclusive tour of their state of the art conventional tube mill.

Niagara College’s leading-edge Innovation Centres Tour

Step inside Niagara College’s leading-edge Innovation Centres and experience how ideas move from concept to commercialization. Participants will explore the sensory components of each wine, the teaching winery, brewery, distillery, and Niagara’s innovative educational programs.

Molly Schwartz, Cross-Asset Macro Strategist, Rabobank

World Of Statecraft

In this session, Molly will assess how Canada has been navigating the earth-shaking policy changes from its southern neighbour. The key to planning for the future in highly turbulent times starts with understanding why we’re seeing the geopolitical shifts that are dominating global markets today. This begins with a discussion of Statecraft, what it is, how the U.S. is employing it, how Canada is impacted, and the ways in which Canada has responded.

Lisa Ashton, Director of Agriculture Policy, RBC Thought Leadership

AGRICULTURE GROWTH: HOW AGRI-FOOD CAN LEAD A NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Lisa Ashton, Director of Agriculture Policy, RBC Thought Leadership, will present “Agriculture Growth: How agri-food can lead a new era of economic development.” In this session Lisa will provide a macro-outlook on key trends and issues impacting agriculture growth and a deep dive on RBC Thought Leadership’s latest research. Currently, Lisa is the Director of Agriculture Policy at RBC Thought Leadership, where she leads agriculture and food research and stakeholder engagement.

Danielle L. Graff, Partner, MLT Aikins LLP & Samer Awadh, Partner, MLT Aikins LLP

STRATEGIC EXPANSION AMID TRADE TENSIONS: LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR AG MANUFACTURERS

New markets mean new opportunities – but also new risks and challenges. In today’s turbulent trade climate, this session explores how ag manufacturers can protect intellectual property, craft contracts that reduce uncertainty, and design corporate structures that support growth. Attendees will gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help them expand boldly, mitigate risk, and position their business for long-term success on the global stage.

Facilitator – Nancy Malone, Vice President, Canada, North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA)

BREAKING BARRIERS: DEALERS ON THE FUTURE OF PARTNERSHIPS

Dealers know what it takes to make partnerships work – and where they break down. In this facilitated conversation, Nancy Malone of NAEDA sits down with Marlin Stolz, Equipment Ontario and other dealer leaders to share unfiltered insights on what manufacturers must do to build stronger, more resilient dealer networks. This session will challenge assumptions, spotlight opportunities for collaboration, and explore how manufacturers and dealers can grow together  in a changing market.