SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All times Central Standard Time
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
| 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | State/Regional Affiliated Association Leadership Conference (by invitation only) |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | CAP Year #2 Leadership Workshop (by invitation only) |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | ALL CAPS Lunch & Learn (by invitation only) |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Gafta/NAEGA/NGFA Contracting and Arbitration Workshop This workshop will provide attendees with an understanding of each organization’s contracting and arbitration systems, and will include a panel discussion on the crossovers between the three systems and issues affecting international arbitration. Attendance at the workshop is included in the CEC registration rate, however additional registration is required. Learn more and register HERE. |
| 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Business, Merchandising and Operations Committee meeting (open to all NGFA members) All discussions during this meeting are off the record. |
| 4:00 p.m. | CEC 2024 Tradeshow Opens |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Cobank CEC 2024 Welcome Reception |
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | AgTrax Tradeshow Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Opening General Session |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | John Stewart & Associates Tradeshow Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions, Round 1 |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Catch Up Break |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions, Round 2 Repeat of Round 1 |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Tradeshow Reception, hosted by AgVantage, Crown Appraisals Inc., Greene Galvanized Stairs and Macon Construction |
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Full Buffet Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Closing General Session |
| 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Grain and Feed Business Leadership Forum This new event is for senior leaders involved in the asset management of an NGFA-member grain, feed or biofuels operation. This four-hour event is a dedicated space for exchanging insights on running successful independent operations and is a valuable opportunity to build your network of industry peers. If you have not been involved with NGFA and its committees, this will be especially beneficial to you help you learn from others and build a network within the association. |