CEC 2024 – Call for Speakers Rebecca Grubbs November 6, 2023
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BE A CEC SPEAKER

NGFA will be accepting speaker proposals for CEC 2025 beginning in August 2025. Speaking at CEC is a great way to share your ideas and experiences with others, position yourself as a thought leader in the grain and feed industry, and play a role in advancing the industry at large. Speaking enables you to expand your professional network and bring awareness to your business.

We are looking to select three fresh, current, and imaginative 50-minute breakout sessions featuring interactive presentations, panels, or engaging workshops on timely topics.

Speaker Proposal Period is Closed

Why speak at CEC?

  • Share your expertise and innovative ideas with 500+ grain and feed industry colleagues
  • Expand your audience and grow your business
  • Network with NGFA members from across the country

Who attends CEC?

  • Grain merchants
  • Elevator operators
  • Feed manufacturers
  • Processors
  • Grain industry suppliers
  • Executives/Small Business Owners
  • Senior Level Employees
Presenters are advised not to use their session as a platform for promotion of their products and services. Presenters found to be in violation of this request will not be selected in subsequent years.

NGFA does not pay an honorarium for CEC breakout sessions. The speaker is responsible for all travel-related expenses.

NGFA will provide selected speakers one complimentary night at the CEC host hotel. Limit three presenters; additional presenters at their own expense.

  • August: Speaker application period begins
  • September: Deadline for speaker applications
  • September: Selected speakers notified
  • December 9 – 11: CEC 2025 takes place
Proposals will be reviewed by NGFA professional staff and the Business, Merchandising and Operations Committee (BMOC). The BMOC consists of members from all avenues of the grain industry with many years of industry experience. Each year the committee helps review, plan and evaluate NGFA’s education programming for CEC.

The selection process involves a review of every complete presentation application submitted prior to the deadline. All presentations are selected on the basis of the information submitted. Those submitting are expected to follow all instructions carefully and provide all requested information. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
If you are selected as a CEC speaker, you will be asked to submit materials and information in a timely manner. Conference speakers should understand the importance of meeting these deadlines. By submitting a presentation proposal, you are committing to your role in executing a successful conference. NGFA staff will review presentations to confirm they are meeting described session objectives and are appropriate for the designated learning levels. If there are any questions or concerns regarding the content, NGFA reserves the right to require that changes be made.