Canadian Western Agribition forms Argentina partnership

August 05, 2026

Media Release, Canadian Western Agribition

Key points from this story:

• CWA signed MOU with Sociedad Rural Argentina
• MOU signed July 20, 2026
• Partnership effective through July 31, 2028
• Reciprocal promotion and delegations planned
• Exchange of event and hospitality expertise
• 55th CWA held November 23-28, 2026

Signed on July 20, 2026, the agreement formalizes a cooperative relationship between two internationally recognized livestock organizations committed to advancing global agriculture through collaboration, innovation, and business development.

The partnership establishes a framework for ongoing cooperation that will strengthen connections between the Canadian and Argentine livestock sectors. Through reciprocal promotion, business-to-business engagement, commercial delegations, and the exchange of industry best practices, both organizations aim to create new opportunities for producers, breeders, researchers, and agricultural businesses.

"Canadian Western Agribition has always been a place where international business happens," said Shaun Kindopp, CEO of Canadian Western Agribition. "Partnering with Sociedad Rural Argentina expands our global network and creates valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing and relationship building between two respected livestock industries."

The agreement also encourages collaboration between the organizations outside of their annual events, including the exchange of expertise in areas such as international hospitality, business development strategies, and event management.

As two leading livestock exhibitions in their respective countries, Canadian Western Agribition and Sociedad Rural Argentina share a commitment to supporting producers, strengthening international partnerships, and creating opportunities that benefit the global beef industry.

"We look forward to welcoming representatives from Sociedad Rural Argentina to Agribition and continuing to strengthen the relationship between our organizations in the years ahead," added Kindopp.

The Memorandum of Understanding remains in effect through July 31, 2028, reinforcing a shared vision of expanding international collaboration and fostering meaningful connections across the global livestock sector.

Shaun Kindopp, CEO of CWA, and Nicolas Pino, President of Sociedad Rural Argentina, signing the MOU in Argentina.

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), located in Regina, SK, is a premier event, renowned for being the best beef show on the continent and the largest livestock show in Canada. The show is anchored by beef cattle and features a diverse array of livestock and an extensive agribusiness trade show. CWA is a unique blend of agriculture, Indigenous culture, education, and live entertainment, making it a truly immersive experience and an international hub of agriculture excellence. The 55th edition of CWA will be held on November 23 - 28, 2026.