conveyconference – July 23 – 25, 2024

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PROGRAM

Tuesday, July 23

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12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m	NGFA Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Set-up
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Opening Reception in trade show area

Wednesday, July 24


7:00 am	Breakfast in trade show area
8:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions
8:05 a.m.	What Will a Grain Handling Facility Look Like Over the Next 10 Years? Automating a grain handling facility and the assessment of existing infrastructure, customers, labor, location, equipment, operational processes, including efficiency, that are part of the practice. Speaker: Jeff Van Pevenage, President & Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Grain International, Portland, OR \| Bio	Jeff Van Pevenage
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.	Break in trade show area
9:45 a.m.	Integrating HOP into Practice This session will focus on Bunge’s Human & Organization Performance journey and integrating HOP philosophy into our normal work flow. Speaker: Andrea Koch, Director of Safety, North America, Bunge, Chesterfield, MO \| Bio	Andrea Koch
10:45 a.m.	Energy Efficiency Best Practices – Panel Discussion This session will offer strategies to boost energy efficiency and add profit to the bottom line and to minimize the carbon footprint of a company. Speakers: Tim Brhel, Business Development Specialist, RealmFive, Lincoln, NE \| Bio Craig Schultz, Chief Operating Officer, Frontier Cooperative, Lincoln, NE \| Bio	Tim Brhel Craig Schultz
11:45 a.m.	Lunch
1:30 p.m.	Technology and Modernization in the Grain Industry – Panel Discussion Safety, technology, and maintenance are critical aspects of the grain industry, and advancements in these areas play a significant role in enhancing efficiency, reducing risks, and ensuring reliable operations. Examples include drones, IR scans, and moisture sensors. Speakers: Jason Eardley, Process Safety Technology Lead, ADM, Decatur, IL \| Bio Noland Morris, Director, EHS - Grain Division, The Scoular Company, Omaha, NE \| Bio Matt Surdick, Senior Director of EHS, CHS, Inc., Inver Grove Heights, MN \| Bio	Jason Eardley Noland Morris Matt Surdick
2:30 p.m.	Grain Grading Technology Improvement — Panel Discussion This session will focus on the changes in grain handling and storage due to advancements in automation and computer technology. Speakers: Kia Mikesh, Vice President, NDGI, Walcott, ND \| Bio Don Wray, Director of Operations, ATP, The Andersons, Maumee, OH \| Bio	Kia Mikesh Don Wray
3:30 p.m.	Break in trade show area
4:00 p.m.	NFPA Requirements and Effective Dust Mitigation and Control Systems Dust mitigation and control systems are essential in grain handling and processing facilities to minimize the risks associated with combustible dust, protect worker health, and maintain operational efficiency. This session will focus on the revised NFPA combustible standards and effective dust control measures to comply with new requirements. Speaker: Craig Froehling, Engineering Lead - Worldwide Grain, Cargill Inc., Minneapolis, MN \| Bio	Craig Froehling
5:00 — 7:00 p.m.	Reception in trade show area

Thursday, July 25

Thursday, July 25
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast in trade show area
8:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions
8:05 a.m.	SIF Potential and Prevention Strategy In this session, our speakers will look back on the death of a coworker and the shift that occurred after this tragic event. Speakers: Joe Mlynek, President, Progressive Safety LLC, Port Clinton, OH \| Bio Anne Cook, Safety Director, Custom Agri Systems, Inc., Napoleon, OH \| Bio	Joe Mlynek Anne Cook
9:00 a.m.	How to Utilize New Equipment at an Older Facility Integrating new equipment into older areas of a grain facility requires careful planning, assessment of compatibility, and potentially some modifications to ensure reliable operation and maximize efficiency. Speaker: Andrew Knapp, Director – Business Development, Hargrove Engineers and Constructors, Chicago, IL \| Bio	Andrew Knapp
10:00 a.m.	Break in trade show area
10:30 a.m.	Onboarding and Training Best Practices Did you know that organizations with a standard onboarding process experience 50% great new-hire productivity? And a good onboarding experience improves long-term job satisfaction by more than 2.6 times. We know that the key to business success is having productive and engaged employees – and having a good onboarding experience creates that foundation. This session will share and discuss best practices for onboarding and training new employees. Speaker: Kristen Ireland, Co-Founder, People Spark Consulting, Minneapolis, MN \| Bio	Kristen Ireland
11:45 a.m.	Adjourn