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Last Chance to Save! Register Now for 2020 OABA Industry Conference

Early Bird Registration Closes After January 10

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Are you ready to FOCUS on the future of the agriculture industry? The theme of this year's OABA Industry Conference is Focus 2020. In an ever-changing business landscape, this year’s conference will look forward into 2020 and beyond to the opportunities and challenges on the horizon, guided by the industry’s leading experts. The 2020 Industry Conference will be held January 29-31 at the Columbus Renaissance Westerville. 

The 2020 Industry Conference boast an outstanding line-up of speakers, including Shirley Brooks-Jones as the Industry Dinner speaker. Two conference enhancements are available to attendees this year: the Safety & Risk Management Pre-event Day on January 29 and the AMP'T leadership program on January 31. Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available to companies for added promotional opportunity in 2020. 

Session topics include economic outlook, trade, blockchain technology, innovating in turbulent times, ethanol industry outlook, soil health and recovery, cover crops, weeds, insects, specialty and alternative crops, alternative nutrient resource management, transportation, workplace safety, and much more. Click here to download the agenda. Updated January 8. 

Click here to register for the 2020 Industry Conference. Registration rates are as follows:

  • Full Conference: 
    • Member: $275 ($350 after Jan. 10)
    • Non­-Member: $425 ($500 after Jan. 10)

Single day registrations are also available. More information, including registration, hotel details and sponsorship opportunities, is available at www.oaba.net/events_conference

Safety & Risk Management 

This year’s conference will expand upon the success of previous years through the addition of a new Safety & Risk Management program. Held on January 29 and open to all conference attendees, this pre-event day offers a deep dive into all aspects of safety and risk management – topics that impact all levels of agribusiness. Please indicate participation in the Safety & Risk Management program when registering. Event scheduled from 1:15 pm - 6 pm, followed by the Welcome Reception  Click here to download the Safety & Risk Management Day agenda.

AMP'T 

Once again, OABA is offering advanced leadership training during the 2020 Industry Conference through the Advancing Modern Professionals for Tomorrow Program. Building on the principles of the LAUNCH program, but open to all OABA members, the AMP'T program will help prepare emerging leaders to take the next step in their professional careers. This year, the AMP'T Program will be held in conjunction with the 2020 Industry Conference on January 31, featuring presenters Jim Canterucci and Marlene Eick. The AMP'T program will be held from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Click here to download the AMP'T program agenda.

Become a Conference Sponsor! - Deadline extended

There's still time! The sponsorship deadline for the 2020 Industry Conference has been extended, and many sponsorship options are still available! More information is available hereSponsorships must be received by January 7 to make it in the printed guide. 

Click here to download the OABA Industry Conference Sponsor form. 

Sponsorships are granted on a first-come, first serve basis - submit your form as soon as possible. Sponsors at all levels will be promoted by company name or logo in event promotional and recap materials, including website, newsletter, program and event app.

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