
Level Up Conference 2023
CAMA Launches a New Agri-food Event in 2023!
We're bringing together the best of Canada’s agri-food marketing professionals for a one-of-a-kind event featuring interactive learning, engaging networking, and industry recognition of the best in agri-food.
The Level Up Conference will be held in person at the Fairmont Winnipeg, MB from November 1-2, 2023
Why Attend Level Up?
The CAMA Level Up Conference 2023 presents a unique opportunity for attendees and sponsors to be part of the continued growth and vitality of Canadian agriculture by bringing together the best of agri-food marketers.
Our Vision is to accelerate marketing skills for professionals as they help to advance Canadian agriculture and food as a global leader.
Our Mission is to support CAMA members by providing the latest professional development learnings and networking opportunities,
to aid in their growth of being Canada’s best agri-food marketing professionals.
Agri-food Marketing Innovation
The agriculture and food industry continues to accelerate. It is imperative that marketing keeps pace. With thousands of marketing platforms multiplying at a tremendous rate and more investors attracted to agriculture than ever; the 2023 Level UP Conference is designed to add immediate value to industry marketing investments.
Hear from Shane Thomas, Agribusiness Analyst and Founder of Upstream Ag Insights, Kristjan Hebert, Hebert Grain Ventures, one of the largest primary agriculture producer and influencers, and Jed Schneiderman, Head of Advertising for Kijiji, and more. Learn from the next generation of marketers via the CAMA Student Case competition, and engage in one on one with potential employers, partners, clients and vendors in planned one on one settings throughout the day.
2023 Level Up Speakers

SUSAN GROENEVELD
WS
simplyws.com

SHANE THOMAS
Agribusiness Analyst and Founder of Upstream Ag Insights
upstream.ag

KRISTJAN HEBERT
Hebert Grain Ventures
kristjanhebert.com

JAMIE ANNE VAUGHAN
Westwood Strategies
westwoodstrategies.ca

MICHELLE SCHURMAN
Hebert Group
michelleschurman.com

JED SCHNEIDERMAN
Head of Advertising
Kijiji
Kristjan Hebert
Shane Thomas
Jed Schneiderman
Event Agenda
Wednesday, November 1
CAMA Student Pitch Competition Begins (noon)
Agri-Food Walking Tour in Winnipeg (afternoon)
A modified Manitoba Social networking event (evening)
Thursday, November 2
Industry leader speed networking
Shane Thomas, Agribusiness Analyst and Founder of Upstream Ag Insights
"Marketing Enlightenment in Agriculture"
Kristjan Hebert, Hebert Grain Ventures, one of the largest primary agriculture influencers
"The Art of What's Possible - The Communications Strategy That Took a Farmer to the Halls of Government"
Jed Schneiderman, digital expert
"The Acceleration of Marketing Technology and its Effect on Relationship Marketing."
Agri-marketing expert panel with Shane Thomas, Kristjan Hebert and Jed Schneiderman
CAMA Student Pitch Competition - The Pitches (afternoon)
Best of CAMA awards event (evening)
Sponsorship Opportunities
To explore our sponsorship opportunities and secure your preferred sponsorship level, please contact
Mary Thornley at info@cama.org or 519-389-1239