Attend the first of its kind event that focuses on the technology that is shaping the future of agricultural production
The IDEAg Interconnectivity Conference is the first of its kind event bringing together the whole interconnected agriculture sector for three days of cutting edge education, exhibits and networking. The most innovative crop and animal agriculture producers will gather with top technology and equipment suppliers to discuss the key issues in our connected agricultural future.
IDEAG INTERCONNECTIVITY CONFERENCE ATTENDEE PROSPECTUS
What does an attendee receive at the IDEAg Interconnectivity Conference?
* Comprehensive Education with hands on demos and information on the latest technologies.
* 6 meals including two receptions with key industry leaders, technology companies and other producers/farmers.
* Information about the leading products for the interconnected farm from sponsors like John Deere, Slingshot by Raven, AT&T, AgIntegrated, Trimble, SST Software and more.
* Ability to spend three days with key leaders, including:
- Kip and Kyle Tom, Tom Farms
- Ed Schafer, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Ted McKinney, Elanco Director of Global Corporate Affiars - Animal Health
- Terry Fleck, Executive Director, The Center for Food Integrity
- Michael Boehlje, Phd. Ag Economist from Purdue University
- Ken Eriksen, Senior Vice President, Informa Economics
- Mike Santostefano, Director of Marketing and Business Development, AgIntegrated, Inc.
- Paul Welbig, Director of Slingshot Operations for Raven Industries
The event
The IDEAg Interconnectivity Conference is different than other events. It is organized as an intimate thought leadership event where farmers and producers can get the best education from industry leaders and technology providers. The event will be a chance for producers to see the latest technology and learn why their investment is essential for the growth of their operations.
The IDEAg Interconnectivity Conference begins always with a focus on ROI, the conference presenters will discuss the products and services that improve production, integrate services and support rapid, on-farm decision-making. Precision agriculture and prescriptive farming practices are just part of the topics that will be covered.
From farm-focused information we move outward along the food chain, discussing domestic issues of interconnectivity – telecommunications, infrastructure, logistics and, most importantly, the connectivity of people who work together to efficiently move products from the farm, across the United States, and around the world.
Which takes us to the third step outward in this interconnected food system. Global demand is a key factor driving U.S. agriculture. The demand is real and it is constant. The conference will close discussing global consumer need for products and technology, and the opportunities and risks our producers have in meeting those needs.
Who should attend?
Cash grain, livestock and dairy producers interested in learning more about new communications technologies that can make their operations more efficient through wireless data collection, sharing and analysis. Interconnectivity is the next step in smart farming technology. It will help you manage and analyze data, make decisions, and implement them - efficiently and accurately - using wireless technology.
Who are the presenters?
People with leading-edge insight into the new world of agricultural interconnectivity will present during this two-day session. These include leaders from agricultural universities, interconnectivity technology suppliers and producers who have employed interconnectivity in their operations.
What you will learn?
You’ll gain a clear understanding of the current information gathering, management and analysis capabilities, including hardware, software, and services from major providers such as Raven, John Deere and SST.
You’ll learn what these new technologies do and the benefits they can bring to your operation in terms of managing, analyzing and transferring data. You’ll leave with objective information that will help you make the most effective investments in your next round of technology purchases, and a vision for integrating interconnectivity into your operation over the next several years.
