Complete Exchange 2012 Information
Mar. 3-6, 2012
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Schedule Highlights
- Registration Information
- Expo 2012
- Educational Program
- Opening Workshop
- GEAPS Events
- Social and Networking Events
- Guest Program
- Sponsors
- Hotel & Tranportation Information
Registration: The fastest and easiest way to register is using our online registration system. You can also download a registration form to fax/mail. Click here to find out more information about how to register.
Once known as the grain milling capital of the world, Minneapolis will again be the focus of the grain handling industry when GEAPS brings the Exchange back to the Twin Cities. GEAPS' 83rd annual technical conference and exposition will bring GEAPerS from around the world to Exchange 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
The Expo Hall will be filled with record-breaking numbers of exhibitors and booths containing products, equipment and services designed specifically for professionals like you. From companies that have been at every Exchange for more than 40 years, to new exhibitors eager to be a part of the premier show in the industry, another sell-out promises that this year's Expo will be the biggest and best one yet.
The Educational Programming Committee has carefully planned another slate of interesting and topical sessions. The Opening Workshop on developing a culture of safety kicks off the education program. The program also includes the very popular equipment-oriented Expo Pod sessions and the Idea Exchange, which highlights innovative ideas from industry professionals. Of course, the heart of the program consists of the hour-long educational sessions, and this year's schedule is packed with useful information that can be used on the job right away.
An important component of any Exchange is the opportunity to network and socialize. Minneapolis will be no exception, and from the kick-off Get-Acquainted Party to the closing President's Banquet, the Exchange provides times just for attendees to interact, catch up with old friends and make new contacts, and have a great time. Bringing a spouse or significant other along? Check out the Guest Program, with some great tours that take advantage of some of the great things the Twin Cities has to offer visitors.
Hotel Information: Our official Exchange hotels are now open to take reservations. Click here for details.
Important Note: However, recently some people claiming to be calling on behalf of a "hotel booking agency," possibly called "BMR" or "Convention Housing Services," have been contacting GEAPS members and exhibitors regarding hotel reservations at Exchange 2012. GEAPS would like to warn you not to reserve your GEAPS Exchange accommodations through this company. Any person or organization that calls you directly about making a hotel reservations is not affiliated with GEAPS or any Exchange 2012 hotels. GEAPS is unable to guarantee that any reservations you make through this service will be upheld by any of our host hotels.
As a GEAPS policy, no outside agency/organization may act on behalf of GEAPS or access room blocks designated for the Exchange. If you are contacted by a representative of any outside agency, please do not give them any credit card numbers or personal information.
If you have any questions about GEAPS Exchange hotel arrangements, or believe you have been contacted by a fraudulent third party regarding reservations, please contact GEAPS; (952) 928-4640; (info@geaps.com).