Saiwa at the Northern Ontario Ag Conference 2026

Saiwa was proud to participate in the Northern Ontario Ag Conference in Sudbury, one of the region’s premier events bringing together producers, agri-business leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore the future of agriculture in Northern Ontario. The conference provides a collaborative environment where farmers and technology providers connect, exchange knowledge, and discover new solutions designed to strengthen productivity and sustainability across the sector.

This year, Saiwa joined the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) Innovation Alley, an initiative showcasing Ontario-led innovation and technology companies working to advance modern agriculture. As part of this innovation alliance, our team demonstrated how digital agronomy and AI-powered analytics can help farmers adopt smarter, more efficient production practices.

Saiwa was represented at the event by Dr. Peyman Saidi, CEO, and Dr. Kate Withers Hess, Precision Agriculture Lead, who actively engaged with visitors, partners, and stakeholders throughout the conference.

During the event, Dr. Kate Withers Hess presented our latest developments and introduced visitors to Sairone, Saiwa’s advanced platform for detecting and mapping weeds and invasive plants. The platform enables farmers to generate precise herbicide prescription maps, supporting targeted applications and spot-spray treatments. By helping producers focus inputs only where they are needed, Sairone contributes to improved field performance while reducing operational costs and environmental impact.

Throughout the conference trade show and networking sessions, our team engaged with growers, agri-businesses, and innovation partners, discussing how AI-driven insights can support yield improvement, data-driven decision-making, and more sustainable crop management strategies. Events like the Northern Ontario Ag Conference highlight the growing role of technology in modern agriculture and reinforce the importance of collaboration between innovators and farmers.

We would like to thank the organizers and partners who made this event possible and everyone who visited the Innovation Alley to learn more about Saiwa’s solutions. We look forward to continuing to support Ontario farmers with practical, scalable technologies that help them grow more efficiently and sustainably.