2026 AgGateway Annual Conference Agenda
Monday, November 9rd
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7:30am | 5:00pm | Registration Desk Open | |||
7:30am | 5:00pm | Member Services Live | |||
7:30am | 8:30am | Grab and Go Breakfast | |||
8:00am | 9:00am |
Description: Oranizer: Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location: |
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8:30am | 10:00am |
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| Gateway to Ag Careers (GTAC) Orientation Description: This session is for the students that were selected for the Gateway to Ag Careers (GTAC). This session will provide them with a background on AgGateway and the conference. The Ag CIO Roundtable members will participate in this session. Organizer: Location: |
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9:00am | 10:00am |
Description: Oranizer: Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location: |
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10:00am | 10:30am | Refreshment Break - Sponsored by | |||
10:30am | 11:30am | Agrisemantics Committee Description: Working session for the Agrisemantics committee Organizer: Andres Ferreyra Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location: |
| North American Steering Committee (Closed Session) Description: This is a closed session for the North America Steering Committee. Organizer: Jeremy Wilson Location: |
11:30pm | 1:00pm | Lunch on your own | First Time Attendees Luncheon Are you new to AgGateway, or a first-time attendee at the Annual Conference? This luncheon will provide you with information and contacts you need to make your first AgGateway meeting a high-value experience. Location: | ||
1:00pm | 3:00pm | Opening General Session and Keynote Presentation Welcome | State of the Organization | Financial Overview | Five-Year Strategic Plan Presenter: Brent Kemp Keynote Presentation: TBA Location: | |||
3:00pm | 3:30pm | Refreshment Break - Sponsored by | |||
3:30pm | 4:00pm |
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| AgGateway Accelerator Program Description: Participants in the Accelerator program gather for a brief welcome and orientation session. Organizer: Paul Schrimpf and Jeremy Wilson Location: |
3:30pm | 4:30pm | Digital Resources Connecting the Field and Supply Chain Description: Review In-field Product ID, Product Catalog, discuss needs and gaps Organizer: Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location:
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3:30pm | 5:00pm |
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| Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Session) Description: The incoming 2027 AgGateway Board of Directors will meet. Organizer: Brent Kemp Location: |
4:00pm | 5:00pm |
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| AgGateway Essentials (Wiki 101 and MyAgGateway 101) Description: Recommended for new members and first-time attendees, but all are welcome to attend! This session provides an introduction to AgGateway activities and how we operate. Your contributions to the AgGateway mission will be easier and less stressful when you understand how we use the two key tools of collaboration: the AgGateway Wiki and MyAgGateway. The Wiki houses all the key organizational resources, and in the first half of this session you will learn how to find what you are looking for. This will include learning how to create meeting agendas, add meeting minutes, copy pages, view page history, import documents, link to documents, add dynamic content, and more. The second half of this session will focus on AgGateway’s member management system, MyAgGateway. Topics covered will include how to access the member directory, how to update your profile, how to review and pay an open invoice, and much more. Organizer: Nikki Marshall and Leslie Hedges Location: |
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4:30pm | 5:30pm | AI Tools & Digital Resources Description: Review of Rovo, Atlassian MCP and a discussion of needs for “AI friendly” AgGateway digital resources Organizer: Ben Craker, Jim Wilson Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location: |
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5:00pm | 5:30pm |
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| Meet & Greet - First Time Attendees (Invitation Only) Description: First time attendees and new members have a chance to get to know each other in this small gathering before the full networking reception kicks off. Location: |
5:30pm | 7:00pm | Welcome Networking Reception Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other members, vendors, customers and staff! Location: | |||
Tuesday, November 10th
Start Time | End Time | Working Group and Committee Meetings | Meetups / Professional Development | Education/Training | Closed / Invitation Only |
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7:00am | 5:00pm | Registration Desk Open | |||
7:00am | 8:00am | Grab and Go Breakfast | |||
7:00am | 5:00 pm | Member Services Live | |||
8:00am | 9:00am | General Session A Farmer's Warning to the Industry: AI Is Changing What Farmers Will Pay For. Are You Ready? After spending the last three years traveling the world studying how AI is being applied in agriculture, Paul returned home and began building his own AI tools for his dairy farm to solve the everyday frustrations of disconnected systems and scattered data. What he discovered completely changed the way he thinks about agricultural technology. As AI becomes more capable, many of today's competitive advantages will disappear. The question isn't whether AI will change agriculture; it's whether your company will still be creating value when AI changes what farmers are willing to pay for. Speaker: Paul Windemuller Location: | |||
9:00am | 9:30am | Refreshment Break - Sponsored by | |||
9:30am | 10:30am | ADAPT Description: Update and discussion on the various ADAPT Resources: ADAPT Framework ADAPT Standard Organizer: Kelly Nelson, Stuart Rhea, Dan Danford Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location:
| AGIIS 101 Description: This education session will provide an overview of the AGIIS functionality and services provided. We will also discuss any new enhancements and modifications made in 2025. This session is recommended for individuals that are new to Ag Industry Identification System and are looking to increase their knowledge of entity and product identification. Organizer: Chris Crutchfield Location: |
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10:30am | 11:30am | Ag Retail Meetup Description: Attendees brainstorm topics at the start, narrow the list to two, then split into teams to work through them and report back. Organizer: Julie Benick and Scott Meredith Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings
Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location: |
Description: Organizer: Location: Gateway to Ag Careers (GTAC) Student Presentations Description: Our Gateway to Ag Careers (GTAC) Student Delegates discuss their studies and professional pursuits and take your questions during this special session. Location: |
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11:00pm | 12:00pm | Communications Committee Description: Weigh in on the 2027 communications plan and help prioritize messages, methods, and strategies for the year ahead. Bring your perspective on what we can do more effectively. Organizer: Paul Schrimpf Location: | AI Data Readiness and Data Quality Description: What does it take for data to be AI Ready? What are data quality metrics and meta data useful to determine if data is fit for purpose? This session will review the aspects of data that are important in for AI training and inference. Organizer: Location:
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12:00pm | 1:30pm | Networking Lunch Come and network with others while enjoying lunch! Location: | |||
1:30pm | 3:00pm | General Session Welcoming New Board Chair | Member Awards Presentation | Regulatory Update Join us as we celebrate the work of five exceptional volunteers during our annual awards ceremony, and welcome in the 2027 board chair. Awards will be followed by a deep dive into US legislative and policy topics with Mary Kay Thatcher, a long time US government relations specialist. Location: | |||
3:00pm | 3:30pm | Refreshment Break - Sponsored by | |||
3:30pm | 5:30pm | Beer and Bull Breakout Description: Following up on a compelling keynote presentation and two days of interaction and learning, conference attendees will assemble to talk about anything that’s on your mind---what we’ve learned so far, what we’re doing well, what needs more attention, industry trends that concern you - if it’s on your mind, get it on the table. And while you’re at it, get an early start on the evening activities with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks. Location: | |||
5:30pm | 7:00pm | Networking Reception Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with other members, vendors, customers, and staff! Location:
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Wednesday, November 11th
Start Time | End Time | Working Group and Committee Meetings | Meetups / Professional Development | Education/Training | Closed / Invitation Only |
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7:30am | 2:00pm | Registration Desk Open | |||
7:30am | 8:30am | Grab and Go Breakfast | |||
7:30am | 2:00pm | Member Services Live | |||
8:00am | 9:00am | Conference Committee Description: We will discuss plans and next steps for the 2027 Mid-Year Meeting in Altoona, Iowa and the 2027 Annual Conference in New Orleans. All individuals interested in helping to improve our face-to-face meetings are welcome to join us! Organizer: Scott Meredith Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location:
| AGIIS 201/301 Description: This session takes attendees on a deeper dive of the AGIIS database, focusing on subscriber profile management, user management, tips and tricks for entity search, adds and updates, and best practices for a successful user experience. Organizer: Chris Crutchfield Location:
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9:00am | 10:00am | AgGateway Digital Resources Value to Members Description: This session will provide an overview of the multitude of digital resources AgGateway has created and where to find them followed by a discussion of how they can be made more valuable to members and increase overall adoption. Organizer: Location:
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10:00am | 10:30am | Refreshment Break - Sponsored by |
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10:30am | 11:30am |
| AGIIS Directory Oversight Committee Organizer: Chris Crutchfield Slides/Handouts: Description: This is a regular meeting of the Directory Oversight Committee (DOC). Location: Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location:
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11:30am | 1:00pm | Networking Lunch Come and network with others while enjoying lunch! Location: |
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1:00pm | 2:00pm |
Description: Organizer: Location: | Reserved for Quick Connect Meetings Description: Quick Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with some of your most important trading partners to determine how to better connect electronically - from booking and delivery to invoicing and inventory management. These sessions allow trading partners to discuss one-on-one what they need to do and what connections they need to build. Participants often come away from these meetings with an execution timetable and a clearer understanding of how to utilize AgGateway electronic messages and resources for a successful implementation. Sign-up sheet coming soon Location:
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2:00pm | 3:00pm | Standards and Guidelines Committee Description: Review and approval of digital resources. Organizer: Charles Hillyer Location: |
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