Kansas City Convention Center – Registration Lobby 2300
Schedule
This is a working schedule and subject to change.
Saturday, February 22
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.GEAPS Exchange RegistrationOpen
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.International Board of Directors MeetingOpen
The International Board of Directors represents the interests of all members in evolving and advancing GEAPS’ strategic plan. The Board identifies and oversees the development and implementation of member programs and services that best serve GEAPS’ core purpose—providing forums that promote innovation and facilitate the exchange of ideas and information about grain industry operations safety, health, efficiency and environmental responsibility. This meeting is open to GEAPS members.
Learn more about the International Board of Directors here.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.GEAPS Exchange Futures Committee (EFC)Open
This is a standing committee, but anyone interested in future Exchange planning is welcome to come observe and participate!
The Exchange Futures Committee was formed in 2022 to shape the future of GEAPS Exchange by discussing policies, programming, and future sites in order to make recommendations and share creative ideas for how to make Exchange the best conference it can be for both attendees and exhibitors.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.GEAPS Membership Committee MeetingOpen
This is a standing committee, but anyone interested in learning more about how GEAPS is advancing membership is welcome to come observe and participate!
The Membership Committee provides direction for and oversight of GEAPS’ membership development plans and programs to include member recruitment, retention and engagement.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.GEAPS Chapter Resource Committee Meeting (CRC)Open
This is a standing committee, but anyone interested in learning more about how GEAPS is improving our chapter network is welcome to come observe and participate!
The Chapter Resource Committee provides GEAPS chapter leader outreach as a knowledge and peer-support resource for leadership and program development.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.GEAPS Exchange Educational Programming Committee (EPC)Open
This is a standing committee, but anyone interested in how Exchange education is developed is welcome to come observe and participate!
The Exchange Educational Programming Committee represents member interests in the professional development program components of the annual international technical conference and exposition, the Exchange, by identifying long-term grain operations continuing education needs and trends, establishing program development objectives, selecting topics and faculty, overseeing content development and evaluating program effectiveness to improve future performance.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.The MixerOpen
First Timer or International Attendee? This fun event is for you! A relaxed and intimate event that allows the attendees to get acquainted with the event and with some of the best GEAPS members. Fun food and drinks will just add to the party!
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Get Acquainted PartyOpen
Details coming soon!
Sunday, February 23
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.Fun Run/Walk Open
Start the morning and Exchange off on the right foot and head out for a refreshing 5k run or walk through a brisk spring morning in Kansas City.
This event is free for all attendees. Group will start from the Marriott Lobby. Maps of route will be available on-site.
6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.GEAPS Exchange RegistrationOpen
Kansas City Convention Center – Registration Lobby 2300
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Keynote Session – Coming Soon!Open
Coming Soon!
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Idea ExchangeOpen
Join fellow attendees for this popular event, the Idea Exchange! Come see short presentations from a variety of speakers on some of the newest and innovative products and ideas to the grain industry. This is a must-attend event. Directly after the conference keynote, the Idea Exchange runs from 9:45 a.m. – 11a.m.
11:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Expo Hall OpenOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
The Expo Hall is a great place to check out the newest products, equipment and services. Many companies bring their equipment to the show; this is a tangible experience! Operators can learn more about the latest technology and trend while getting their hands on equipment and asking questions. Executives can reinforce existing business relationships and form new ones. New this year, pick up some new tricks in the hall’s Innovation Stations. The Expo Hall also serves as a lunch and education destination. Lunch is provided for free for attendees.
This event is free for all attendees.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.LunchOpen
Enjoy lunch in the Expo Hall.
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Grain Entrapment Rescue DemoOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
A GEAPS Exchange favorite, the Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo will return to the Expo Hall at this year’s Exchange. Presented by the folks at Oklahoma State University, the grain entrapment demonstration is a comprehensive, hands on look at both the dangers of grain bins and the lifesaving safety measures you need to know!
Join us for a demonstration and interactive panel discussion between owners/managers and first responders on what is needed if they need to respond to an emergency at your facility.
The demonstrations will run throughout the show, be sure to stop by and pick up skills to help make sure you and your team go home safe at the end of each work day.
Speakers
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Innovation Station #1: Coming SoonOpen
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Innovation Station #2: Coming SoonOpen
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Innovation Station #3: Coming SoonOpen
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Innovation Station # 4: Coming SoonOpen
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Innovation Station #1: Coming SoonOpen
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Innovation Station #2: Coming SoonOpen
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Innovation Station # 3: Coming SoonOpen
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Innovation Station #4: Coming SoonOpen
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Grain Entrapment Rescue DemoOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
A GEAPS Exchange favorite, the Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo will return to the Expo Hall at this year’s Exchange. Presented by the folks at Oklahoma State University, the grain entrapment demonstration is a comprehensive, hands on look at both the dangers of grain bins and the lifesaving safety measures you need to know!
Join us for a demonstration and interactive panel discussion between owners/managers and first responders on what is needed if they need to respond to an emergency at your facility.
The demonstrations will run throughout the show, be sure to stop by and pick up skills to help make sure you and your team go home safe at the end of each work day.
Speakers
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Welcome ReceptionOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
Enjoy a networking event with drinks and snacks while you stroll through the Expo Hall. The Welcome Reception is a great opportunity to network and explore the hall as the first day of the Expo comes to a close.
This event is free for all attendees.
Monday, February 24
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.GEAPS Exchange RegistrationOpen
Kansas City Convention Center – Registration Lobby 2300
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Expo Hall OpenOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
The Expo Hall is a great place to check out the newest products, equipment and services. Many companies bring their equipment to the show; this is a tangible experience! Operators can learn more about the latest technology and trend while getting their hands on equipment and asking questions. Executives can reinforce existing business relationships and form new ones. New this year, pick up some new tricks in the hall’s Innovation Stations. The Expo Hall also serves as a lunch and education destination. Lunch is provided for free for attendees.
This event is free for all attendees.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Grain Entrapment Rescue DemoOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
A GEAPS Exchange favorite, the Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo will return to the Expo Hall at this year’s Exchange. Presented by the folks at Oklahoma State University, the grain entrapment demonstration is a comprehensive, hands on look at both the dangers of grain bins and the lifesaving safety measures you need to know!
Join us for a demonstration and interactive panel discussion between owners/managers and first responders on what is needed if they need to respond to an emergency at your facility.
The demonstrations will run throughout the show, be sure to stop by and pick up skills to help make sure you and your team go home safe at the end of each work day.
Speakers
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Innovation Station #1: Coming SoonOpen
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Innovation Station #2: Coming SoonOpen
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Innovation Station #3: Coming SoonOpen
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Innovation Station #4: Coming SoonOpen
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.LunchOpen
Enjoy lunch in the Expo Hall.
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Grain Entrapment Rescue DemoOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
A GEAPS Exchange favorite, the Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo will return to the Expo Hall at this year’s Exchange. Presented by the folks at Oklahoma State University, the grain entrapment demonstration is a comprehensive, hands on look at both the dangers of grain bins and the lifesaving safety measures you need to know!
Join us for a demonstration and interactive panel discussion between owners/managers and first responders on what is needed if they need to respond to an emergency at your facility.
The demonstrations will run throughout the show, be sure to stop by and pick up skills to help make sure you and your team go home safe at the end of each work day.
Speakers
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Innovation Station #1: Coming SoonOpen
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Innovation Station #2: Coming SoonOpen
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Innovation Station #3: Coming SoonOpen
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Innovation Station #4: Coming SoonOpen
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
Tuesday, February 25
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.GEAPS Exchange RegistrationOpen
Kansas City Convention Center – Registration Lobby 2300
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Education Session: Coming SoonOpen
10:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.Expo Hall OpenOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
The Expo Hall is a great place to check out the newest products, equipment and services. Many companies bring their equipment to the show; this is a tangible experience! Operators can learn more about the latest technology and trend while getting their hands on equipment and asking questions. Executives can reinforce existing business relationships and form new ones. New this year, pick up some new tricks in the hall’s Innovation Stations. The Expo Hall also serves as a lunch and education destination. Lunch is provided for free for attendees.
This event is free for all attendees.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Grain Entrapment Rescue DemoOpen
Convention Center: Expo Hall
A GEAPS Exchange favorite, the Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo will return to the Expo Hall at this year’s Exchange. Presented by the folks at Oklahoma State University, the grain entrapment demonstration is a comprehensive, hands on look at both the dangers of grain bins and the lifesaving safety measures you need to know!
Join us for a demonstration and interactive panel discussion between owners/managers and first responders on what is needed if they need to respond to an emergency at your facility.
The demonstrations will run throughout the show, be sure to stop by and pick up skills to help make sure you and your team go home safe at the end of each work day.
Speakers
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Innovation Station #1: Coming SoonOpen
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Innovation Station #2: Coming SoonOpen
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Innovation Station #3: Coming SoonOpen
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Innovation Station #4: Coming SoonOpen
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.LunchOpen
Enjoy lunch in the Expo Hall.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Closing Event – Music BingoOpen
2:00-3:15 pm – Reception and Closing Remarks
3:30-5:00 pm – Music Bingo
This year enjoy a new type of event to close out the conference. The first hour of the event will be a cocktail social hour to mix and mingle. Then bring on the competition. We will be hosting a musical bingo event. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be an expert in music, it’s a game for all! There will be lots of great prizes from our generous exhibitors and sponsors. This is an event that you don’t want to miss as people will be talking about it for a while!
Enjoy delicious food, drinks and great conversation with your colleagues. Remember, don’t say goodbye, say “see you soon!”