Exchange Education

Exchange Education gives attendees direct access to learn from industry professionals on topics such as grain processing, maintenance, emerging industry trends, safety, workforce development, and more!

GEAPS Exchange Education

The Exchange Education lineup explores fresh ideas, practical strategies, and insights in the grain and grain processing industries. The high-value learning opportunities below are shaped by the Education Programming Committee (EPC). This dedicated group of GEAPS members works year-round to select, review, and support an engaging program designed to inform, inspire, and connect attendees.

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Education That Moves the Industry Forward

Explore four focused education tracks at GEAPS Exchange 2027, each designed to help you build skills, solve challenges, and stay ahead of industry trends.

Processing — Discover technologies, innovations and trends shaping grain processing.

Leadership & HR — Build stronger teams, develop leaders and navigate workforce challenges.

Maintenance — Explore practical solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Safety & Grain Operations — Strengthen safety practices and improve day-to-day facility operations.

Find your focus, gain practical insights and bring new ideas back to your operation.

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Innovation Stations

Exchange Innovation Stations bring hands-on learning directly to the Expo Hall floor. These 45-minute sessions give attendees an up-close look at industry-specific insights through interactive presentations and equipment / technology demonstrations design to spark ideas, showcase new approaches, and connect learning with real-world grain industry applications. This year, Innovation Stations are bigger thane ver, highlighting new industry enhancements!

General Session

Kick off Exchange with our General Session featuring the Keynote Address, Award Recognition Program, and Idea Exchange! This high-energy experience sets the tone for the days ahead by celebrating industry professionals, spotlighting fresh opportunities from GEAPS, and building momentum for everything Exchange has to offer.

Idea Exchange

Following the Keynote Session, the Idea Exchange puts the spotlight on the newest products, processes, and services shaping the grain and grain processing industries. In these fast-paced, five-minute presentations, attendees will discover fresh ideas and practical opportunities to improve facility safety and efficiency, strengthen environmental awareness, enhance company culture, and expand community involvement.

Check back in January for the full Idea Exchange Lineup!

It’s about the camaraderie. It’s about the networking and it’s about seeing those people that maybe you only talk to on the phone or over email, but you never actually get to see in person.

Jeff Trudell | Bulk Conveyors (BCI)

Exchange is the single best way to network and connect with industry partners. Each year I see a new exhibitors offering technology from parallel industries offering solutions to our problems.

Austin Carpenter | Clear Creek & Associates, Inc.

One of my high points was getting to talk to vendors face-to-face. Exchange is usually my only chance of the year to shake their hands.

Steve Myers | Bunge

Exchange offers everyone the opportunity to learn, network and enjoy the company of others within the industry.

Darren Zink | Tuthill Transfer System