Conference Set for February 21-24, 2026, in Kansas City, MO
Minneapolis, MN – July 10, 2025 – Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) welcomes applications from interested speakers for the biggest and best show in the grain industry, GEAPS Exchange. The conference provides over 45 hours of education, and the search is on for dynamic speakers and industry professionals to lead engaging, educational sessions.
GEAPS’ Exchange Education Planning Committee (EPC) is currently accepting speaker submissions for a variety of topics for the 2026 event in Kansas City, MO. Presenters are needed in the following areas:
· Grain Processing
o Trends in renewable fuels including biodiesel, ethanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
o Value-added byproduct opportunities through corn processing, flour production, distilling, etc.
o Innovative automation in delivery systems, such as conveyors or smart augers, for grain and feed movement
o Soybean extraction and other technologies utilized in grain processing
o Practical strategies for improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and optimizing repair schedules
· Equipment Maintenance and Repair
o Process efficiency improvements through proactive maintenance
o Predictive maintenance tools, data integration, and implementation strategies
· Grain Condition, Quality, and Aeration
o Best practices in grain aeration and condition monitoring
o Maintaining quality from intake through storage and handling
· Employee Development
o Managing generational changes in the workplace
o Building leadership and supervisory skills at all levels
o Navigating organizational change and transformation
o Strategies for retaining talent and transferring institutional knowledge
GEAPS is searching for speakers for the Idea Exchange, Innovation Stations and full educational sessions. Speakers interested in sharing new ideas, products or services with the grain industry are encouraged to apply by September 12, 2025. Those chosen as speakers will be notified in approximately late September.
Speaker Benefits
Speaking at GEAPS Exchange also comes with a complementary, full-access registration to GEAPS Exchange, additional opportunities via the “Find a Speaker” resource for GEAPS chapters, and a video recording of the education session added to the GEAPS Video Library. GEAPS will also promote each session on its social media channels.
Proposals may be submitted at https://www.geaps.com/exchange...
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Contact:
Kari Tusler
Communications Manager kari@geaps.com
763-647-5372
About GEAPS
The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is an international association of grain handling and processing professionals. GEAPS provides its members opportunities for networking, training and education, and access to a global marketplace of industry suppliers. The collaborative effort between GEAPS and its multimedia company GEAPS Media Group (GMG) expands reach in the industry and adds resources for members. GEAPS’ global network includes more than 3,500 individual members from approximately 1,000 companies. Join our network today!