Individuals who are enrolled as full-time students at an academic institution qualify for complimentary GEAPS memberships. Student members are those who are actively pursuing post-secondary degrees in agricultural fields.
Students
Students, make plans to attend GEAPS Exchange! The event is complimentary for students. Fill out the form to get your complimentary code.
Students at Exchange
Students, make plans to attend GEAPS Exchange! The event is complimentary for student members and faculty accompanying students, which includes a full access pass to attend.
GEAPS Exchange is the largest gathering of grain and grain processing professionals in the world, and it is a can’t-miss event for networking and learning in the industry.
Full-Time Students:
Fill out this form to receive your code for a complimentary registration to access all educational events and the expo.
Faculty Members:
If you’re attending GEAPS Exchange with a student, please fill out this form to receive your code for a complimentary registration to access all educational events and the expo.
What Students Can Expect at GEAPS Exchange
Join us on Sunday, February 22 for a dynamic day of networking, learning, and fun, designed specifically for students! From educational sessions to interactive opportunities with top industry companies, this is your chance to make valuable connections and take the next step in your learning journey.
Full conference is Saturday, February 21 – Tuesday, February 24. Check out the full schedule for more education and special events, in case you plan on arriving early or staying late.
Event Highlights:
Sunday, February 22, 2026
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Lunch and snacks provided!)
Location: Kansas City Convention Center
Registration and Breakfast outside of Keynote
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Upon checking in at the registration counter, you’ll receive your Event Badge, Student Guide, and Scavenger Hunt materials. Chat with GEAPS staff and member volunteers to get the inside scoop of how to make the most of your day.
Keynote
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Info about Keynote coming soon!
Idea Exchange
9:45 – 11:00 AM
Info about Idea Exchange Coming soon!
Explore Job Opportunities in the Expo Hall
11:15 AM – 6:00 PM
Visit select exhibitor booths to meet with companies offering internships and entry-level positions. Grab a list of open opportunities at the GEAPS Booth and start conversations with recruiters to learn more about potential career paths in the grain and grain processing industries.
Complete Your Scavenger Hunt
All Day
Make the most of your day with our fun and interactive Networking Scavenger Hunt! This activity is designed to help you connect with industry professionals and explore the event while maximizing your networking opportunities.
Lunch
Noon – 1:00 PM
Eat lunch in the Expo Hall
Choose Your Own Adventure
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Choose from a variety of educational offerings in the expo hall to partake based on your individual interests, including a Grain Entrapment Demonstration, Electrical Safety Demonstration, Innovation Stations (all at Expo Hall)
Choose Your Own Adventure
3:45 – 4:30 PM
Choose from a variety of educational offerings in the expo hall to partake based on your individual interests, including a Grain Entrapment Demonstration, Electrical Safety Demonstration, Innovation Stations (all at Expo Hall)
Welcome Reception (Optional)
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Network with other GEAPS Members and visit Exhibitors
Expo Hall Closes
6:00 PM
The Expo Hall closes at 6:00 pm. Please be sure to bring your completed Scavenger Hunt Form to the GEAPS booth at the Expo Hall when completed for a chance to win a special prize. You’ll get an opportunity to chat with GEAPS Staff and Volunteers to learn more about how GEAPS can support your career growth and introduce you to new industry offerings from GEAPS.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and discover your next career move!
Complimentary Membership for Full-Time Students
Included in GEAPS Exchange registration with code!
As a full-time student in agricultural production or the grain, feed, milling, and bioprocessing industries, you qualify for a complimentary GEAPS membership with access to valuable benefits:
Membership lasts throughout your schooling and continues into your career! Take advantage of these resources and set yourself up for success in your field.
Your registration to Exchange will include a complimentary GEAPS Membership for Students. Memberships will be activated after GEAPS Exchange.
Complimentary MembershipDetails
Chapter MeetingsDetails
A GEAPS chapter is a local group of GEAPS members that works to provide you with networking and educational opportunities. Chapters let you connect with local colleagues and build relationships that can last your entire career. Members often talk about the critical business relationships and lifelong friendships they have formed through their local chapter.
Complimentary RegistratonsDetails
Attend GEAPS Exchange and other GEAPS Conferences complimentary. These conferences include education, networking and professional development opportunities.
Online LearningDetails
Online Learning courses are designed for the grain and grain processing industries. These courses are offered on-demand and cover technical aspects, including safety, grain receiving, grain quality and equipment repair. Student members receive discounted rates for all online learning courses.
Ready to get started? Review the learning buckets below or view our full course catalog. https://www.geaps.com/training-education/online-learning/full-course-catalog/
Membership DirectoryDetails
Our printed member listing & products and services catalog.
GEAPS Membership Directory and Buyers’ Guide is a comprehensive resource for finding all things grain.
Eligibility for ScholarshipsDetails
GEAPS offers multiple scholarship opportunities to help ensure students and professionals have the training they require, and to help future workers of the grain and grain processing industries develop skill sets that help them thrive from the day they start.
In-Grain NewsletterDetails
Exclusively for GEAPS members, In-Grain is published six times annually. The content is meant to celebrate, inform, educate and inspire collaboration among GEAPS members.
Continue after GraduationDetails
Your first year of GEAPS Membership as a young professional is complimentary as an industry professional after graduation.
GEAPS Video LibraryDetails
Access hundreds of on-demand presentations and recorded sessions from past events.