January 20, 2026
GEAPS Cornbelt Maintenance Day - Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
Free to attend (includes lunch) Bring your coworkers — Non-GEAPS members are welcome to attend at no charge https://members.geaps.com/GEAPS/Events/Event_Display.aspx?eventkey=202601_CRB Get Directions

January 27, 2026
AFIA Pet Food Conference in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA

January 27-29, 2026
International Production & Processing Expo
Atlanta, GA

January 28-29, 2026
Chatham-Kent Farm Show
Chatham, ON

February 3, 2026
GEAPS North Iowa Maintenance Day – Sheffield, IA
Sheffield, IA
Cost: GEAPS Members – Complimentary | Non-Members – $50 (Lunch included) RSVP Deadline: January 27, 2026 Topics: Belt Conveyor Maintenance; Proper Lubrication & Maintenance of Drives/Bearings; Tower Dryer Maintenance; Drag Conveyor Maintenance; and Bucket Elevator Maintenance Get Directions

February 4, 2026
GEAPS Minneapolis Maintenance Day – Bloomington, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Cost: Complementary for Maintenance Professionals (Lunch included) Topics: Power Transmission, PM Inspections, Bearing Installation, Lubrication, Gearbox Maintenance, HazMon Training, and Dust System Best Practices Get Directions

February 5, 2026
GEAPS Great Plains Maintenance Day – Dodge City, KS
Dodge City, KS
Cost: $30 (Lunch included) Topics: Drag Conveyors and Chain Breaking; Bearing Removal, Gearbox Orientation and Oil Types; Belt Tension and Laging, Belt Splices, and Bunker Tarps Get Directions

February 3-5, 2026
Midwest Ag Safety Leadership Conference
Omaha, NE
This conference will bring together safety professionals, ag leaders, and forward-thinking teams who are ready to drive change from the inside out. Expect engaging keynote speakers, hands-on breakout sessions, and valuable networking opportunities—all focused on building a safety culture that lasts.

February 3-5, 2026
Iowa Ag Expo
Des Moines, IA

February 12, 2026
Mid-South GEAPS Conference – Stuttgart, AR
Stuttgart, AR
46th Annual Mid-South GEAPS Conference & Equipment Display EXPO Cost: $40 Overview: Regional conference featuring maintenance training, vendor exhibits, and networking opportunities. Get Directions

February 11-13, 2026
The 23rd International Marketing Conference and 66th Annual Membership Meeting, hosted by the U.S. Grains Council

February 11-13, 2026
U.S. Grains Council's International Marketing Conference
Panama City

February 11-14, 2026
National Farm Machinery Show
Louisville, KY

February 15-17, 2026
Grain and Feed Association of Illinois 2026 Annual Convention & Trade Show
St. Louis, MO
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February 21-24, 2026
GEAPS Exchange 2026
Kansas City, MO

February 21-24, 2026
GEAPS Exchange 2026 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO
Get Directions

February 22-24, 2026
GEAPS Exchange
Kansas City, MO

February 22-25, 2026
February 22-25, 2026: International Sweetener Colloquium in the greater Orlando area
Orlando, FL

February 25-27, 2026
Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX

February 25-27, 2026
Commodity Classic
San Antonio, TX
This major annual event celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, offering a platform for farmers and industry professionals to connect and learn.

February 25-27, 2026
Commodity Classic
Denver, CO

March 3-4, 2026
Safe Grain Handling Operations 2 Day Class
Bloomington, IL
The Safe Grain Handling Operations, presented by John Lee, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Safety Health Environmental Services Director, is a two day class that immerses the participant in an environment that is as close to real as possible. This is an intermediate course designed for experienced grain handling personnel and uses a variety of demonstrations, equipment and scenarios to exercise the participant's existing knowledge to reflect on the safety issues they have encountered. This course engages the participant to apply their knowledge and skills to find safe, acceptable and workable solutions. Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $325 Class is limited to 21 people per class Get Directions

March 4-6, 2026
London Farm Show
London, ON

March 11, 2026
2026 GFAI Grain Operations Conference
Bloomington, IL
This one day event will provide an overview of safety topics for anyone in your company -- new hires, anyone needing a refresher course or wanting to learn more about the operations side of grain elevators and feed mills. Topics are focused on maintenance and safety standards. Registration will be available in February, along with table top exhibitor booth registration. Get Directions

March 9-13, 2026
NAMA Spring Conference
Marco Island, FL
A large annual education conference for wheat, corn, and oat millers, hosted by the North American Millers' Association (NAMA)

March 21-24, 2026
NGFA 130th Annual Convention
Nashville, TN
Registration to open November 19, 2025 Get Directions

March 22-24, 2026
International Wheat Congress

March 24-26, 2026
Regenerative Agriculture Summit North America in Chicago, USA
Chicago, IL

March 24-26, 2026
Regenerative Agriculture Summit North America
Chicago, IL

March 26, 2026
GEAPS Mid-Atlantic Hands-on Safety/Maintenance Day – Salisbury, MD
Salisbury, MD
Overview: Comprehensive maintenance sessions covering conveyors, elevators, and safety protocols. Get Directions

April 15, 2026
GEAPS Cornbelt Maintenance Day – Clinton, WI
Clinton, WI
Cost: Complimentary (Lunch included) Get Directions

April 14-16, 2026
130th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo (ACE) in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, OH

April 14-16, 2026
130th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo
Cincinnati, OH

May 5-6, 2026
Safe Grain Handling Operations 2 Day Class
Bloomington, IL
The Safe Grain Handling Operations, presented by John Lee, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Safety Health Environmental Services Director, is a two day class that immerses the participant in an environment that is as close to real as possible. This is an intermediate course designed for experienced grain handling personnel and uses a variety of demonstrations, equipment and scenarios to exercise the participant's existing knowledge to reflect on the safety issues they have encountered. This course engages the participant to apply their knowledge and skills to find safe, acceptable and workable solutions. Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $325 Class is limited to 21 people per class Get Directions

May 20-22, 2026
HortEx 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand

May 25-29, 2026
International Wheat Congress
Bologna
This biennial event brings together wheat breeders, geneticists, agronomists, and industry experts to discuss advancements in wheat research and development.

June 2-4, 2026
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW)
St. Louis, MO

July 7-8, 2026
Safe Grain Handling Operations 2 Day Class
Bloomington, IL
The Safe Grain Handling Operations, presented by John Lee, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Safety Health Environmental Services Director, is a two day class that immerses the participant in an environment that is as close to real as possible. This is an intermediate course designed for experienced grain handling personnel and uses a variety of demonstrations, equipment and scenarios to exercise the participant's existing knowledge to reflect on the safety issues they have encountered. This course engages the participant to apply their knowledge and skills to find safe, acceptable and workable solutions. Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $325 Class is limited to 21 people per class Get Directions

July 29-31, 2026
The 66th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting, hosted by the U.S. Grains Council

September 14-18, 2026
Global Sorghum Conference
Lubbock
Hosted by Texas Tech University