Novel Seed Processing Technologies for Pulses and Cereals January 20, 2014 Prairieland Park, Hall A A business meeting for industry leaders to explore technical and financial feasibility to acquire novel seed processing technologies Program 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast 8:45 a.m. – Opening Remarks 9:00 a.m. – Pargem® - Partially germinated and dehydrated seeds for improved functionality, flavour and nutritional value Speaker: Christian Mühlherr, Senior Project Manager R&D Bühler AG Uzwil, Switzerland Pargem® is an innovative technology that increases bioavailability of seed nutrients and reduces anti-nutritional factors. Pargem® flours produce superior quality baked products, extruded snacks and pasta. The speaker will introduce the technology and discuss the Bühler’s findings on food application of Pargem® products. 10:30 a.m. – Radio frequency heating and drying Speaker: Dr. Oon-Doo Baik, Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Saskatchewan Radio frequency is suitable for uniform or target heating of large volume biomaterials. Dr. Oon-Doo Baik will explain the mechanism of RF heating and drying, potential applications for pulses and cereals and advantages and disadvantages of the technology. 11:45 a.m. – Western Innovative Initiative (WINN) – funding for technology commercialization Speaker: Jennifer Stelzer, Manager, Innovation Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Economic Diversification Canada introduces WINN, a five-year financing program of $100 million, to support commercialization of novel technologies. The speaker will explain the details of the funding program and eligibility for application. 12:30 p.m. – Lunch and Net working 2:30 p.m. – Program closure Registration Fee $99/person (plus GST) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2014 ** CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds issued; however registration is transferrable to another individual in your organization. To register, tel (306) 933-7555 or [email protected] Funding for this seminar has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Canadian Agriculture Adaptation Program (CAAP). In Saskatchewan, this program is delivered by the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan.