Applications Open for 2027 GEAPS Exchange Speakers

Applications Open for 2027 GEAPS Exchange Speakers

Conference Set for February 20-23, 2027, in Kansas City, MO

Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) welcomes applications from interested speakers for GEAPS Exchange, the premier event in the grain and grain processing industries. The conference provides over 45 hours of education, and the search is on for dynamic speakers and industry professionals to lead engaging educational sessions.

GEAPS' Exchange Education Planning Committee (EPC) is currently accepting speaker submissions for the conference taking place February 20-23, 2027, in Kansas City, MO. Presenters are needed in the following areas:

• Outlook and Trends in Grain and Grain Processing

• Workforce, Leadership, and Human Resources

• Grain Processing

• Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Safety

Speaker proposals for concurrent education sessions and innovation stations are accepted through September 25, 2026. Education sessions are 45-minute to hour-long presentations aligning with one of the designated 2027 education tracks. Innovation stations are interactive presentations or equipment demonstrations in the Expo Hall also themed around the education tracks. Those chosen by the EPC as speakers will be notified in early October.

Additionally, Idea Exchange proposals are welcome. These short presentations (approximately five minutes) feature some of the newest and most innovative products and ideas in the grain and grain processing industries. The submission deadline is January 5, 2027, or until slots are filled.

Speaker Benefits

GEAPS Exchange speakers receive a complementary, full-access registration to the conference, additional opportunities via the "Find a Speaker" resource for GEAPS chapters, and promotion of each session on GEAPS social media channels.

GEAPS encourages those interested in showcasing their speaking skills, sharing knowledge, and representing their company to apply now. For more details about each topic area and to submit proposals click the button below.