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Sessions (84)

Registration Open (Room Convention Center - Lobby D)

21 Mar 20
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Registration

You will need to pick up your badge at the Registration Center in the convention center. Having your registration information will expedite the pro... More...

International Board of Directors Meeting (Room Hilton Minneapolis - Symphony III)

21 Mar 20
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

The International Board of Directors represents the interests of all members in evolving and advancing GEAPS' strategic plan. The Board identifies ... More...

GEAPS Exchange Educational Programming Committee (EPC) Meeting (Room Convention Center - 102F)

21 Mar 20
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

The Exchange Educational Programming Committee represents member interests in the professional development program components of the annual in... More...

GEAPS Membership Committee Meeting (Room Convention Center - 103A)

21 Mar 20
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

The GEAPS Membership Committee provides direction for and oversight of GEAPS’ membership development plans and programs to include member rec... More...

GEAPS Chapter Resource Committee (CRC) Meeting (Room Convention Center - 103C)

21 Mar 20
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

The Chapter Resource Committee provides GEAPS chapter leader outreach as a knowledge and peer-support resource for leadership and program deve... More...

GEAPS Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee (CEPOC) (Room Convention Center - 102F)

21 Mar 20
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

The CEPOC provides leadership support for and oversight of planning, design development, production and delivery of GEAPS’ distance educ... More...

Minneapolis Mixer: VIP Event Exclusively for International and First-Time Attendees (Room Convention Center - 2nd Level Seasons)

21 Mar 20
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Social Event

GEAPS invites all first-time and international attendees to an exclusive networking event to kick off Exchange. Make connections with some of GEAPS... More...

Get-Acquainted Party (Hilton Orchestra Ballroom)

21 Mar 20
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tracks: Social Event

Attend this year's kick-off party and get a taste of a true Minnesota winter. Network with fellow attendees while experiencing a bit of what ma... More...

Fun Run/Walk (Room Hilton Minneapolis - Lobby)

22 Mar 20
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Tracks: Social Event

Start the morning and Exchange off on the right foot and head out for a refreshing 5k run or walk through Minneapolis. This event is free for all ... More...

Registration Open (Room Convention Center - Lobby D)

22 Mar 20
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Registration

You will need to pick up your badge at the Registration Center in the convention center. Having your registration information will expedite the pro... More...

Opening Workshop Breakfast (Room Convention Center - 102)

22 Mar 20
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Tracks: Opening Workshop

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Opening Workshop: Commitment to Safety (Room Convention Center - 102)

22 Mar 20
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Opening Workshop

Speaker(s): Brad Bousquet ; Eric Grundke ; Kevin Danner
The Exchange kicks off on a deep dive into a high-profile industry topic presented by a panel of experts. Hear industry leaders and safety professi... More...

Student Day (Room Convention Center - 205)

22 Mar 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Student Day

This year the GEAPS Membership Committee will be hosting a panel discussion for the students. The panel will focus on the how companies work with n... More...

Idea Exchange Refreshments (Room Convention Center - 101)

22 Mar 20
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Idea Exchange

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Companion Welcome Brunch (Room Hilton Minneapolis - Symphony III)

22 Mar 20
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Companion Event

Kick off the Exchange 2020 Companion Program by enjoying some conversation with friends new and old while giving back to the local Minneapolis comm... More...

Idea Exchange (Room Convention Center - 101)

22 Mar 20
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Idea Exchange

The Idea Exchange features a variety of participants delivering short presentations with a goal of giving you the latest in what’s new in the... More...

Expo Grand Opening (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall Entrance)

22 Mar 20
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo

Join fellow attendees following the Idea Exchange for a band performance to kick-off the grand opening of the GEAPS Exchange 2020 Expo! This eve... More...

Expo Hall (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

22 Mar 20
11:15 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Find solutions to any facility problem.  Between hundreds of exhibitors and hands-on education in the Expo Pods, GEAPS Exchange is your one-st... More...

Expo Lunch (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

22 Mar 20
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Complimentary buffet lunch for all attendees and companions. Participating sponsors assist to provide lunch to attendees, companions and everyone e... More...

Companion Tour: History and Art of Minneapolis (Room Convention Center Lobby D)

22 Mar 20
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Companion Event

Start the afternoon with a tour of the Mill City Museum which chronicles the flour milling industry that dominated the world flour production for r... More...

Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

22 Mar 20
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo

This interactive training will reinforce proper rescue techniques for grain entrapment, and help you build skills to keep yourself and co-workers s... More...

Expo Refreshment Break (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

22 Mar 20
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Thank you refreshment break sponsor CCS Group LLC! More...

Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

22 Mar 20
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Expo

This interactive training will reinforce proper rescue techniques for grain entrapment, and help you build skills to keep yourself and co-workers s... More...

Welcome Reception (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

22 Mar 20
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Enjoy a networking event with drinks and snacks while you stroll through the Expo Hall. The Welcome Reception is a great opportunity to network and... More...

Student Day Social Event (Room Brit's Pub)

22 Mar 20
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tracks: Student Day

Student Day concludes with a social event, giving them the ability to network with other students, grain handling professionals and leaders in GEAP... More...

Education Wake-Up Station (Room Convention Center - 2nd Level - Foyer)

23 Mar 20
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session

Thank you Wake-Up Station sponsors!   Kasa Controls & Automation and Leland Industries More...

Registration Open (Room Convention Center - Lobby D)

23 Mar 20
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Registration

You will need to pick up your badge at the Registration Center in the convention center. Having your registration information will expedite the pro... More...

Best Practices in Selecting and Maintaining Gear Reducers and Bearings (Room Convention Center - 208)

23 Mar 20
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Facilities Maintenance and Design

Speaker(s): Brad Droegmiller ; Shelley Gager
Downtime is often blamed on poor maintenance or lack of maintenance. Undoubtedly, proper maintenance is important in keeping your conveyor in uptim... More...

How Data Infrastructure Improves Elevator Analytics and Asset Performance (Room Convention Center - 211)

23 Mar 20
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Speaker(s): Petter Mörée
Every elevator faces the same challenge: optimizing production at the lowest possible cost. The key to optimizing production with no additional cap... More...

Remediation of Existing Structures: Foundations (Room Convention Center - 102)

23 Mar 20
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Facilities Maintenance and Design

Speaker(s): Raymond Franz
Construction and operation of complex and large grain facilities cannot be undertaken without risk. As the grain industry continues to leverage lar... More...

World Class Safety Culture (Room Convention Center - 103)

23 Mar 20
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Donald Groover
Achieving world-class status in safety isn’t just about an injury rate below a certain threshold. While numbers and hard data are important, they a... More...

Associates Board of Directors Meeting (Room Convention Center - 101DEFG)

23 Mar 20
7:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

The GEAPS Associates Board of Directors, elected by Associate members, represents their interests in the evolution and advancement of GEAPS’ ... More...

Education Energy Break (Room Convention Center - 2nd Level - Foyer)

23 Mar 20
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session

Thank you Energy Break sponsors!  AGI Hi-Roller, Brock Grain, Cargill Inc, and Todd & Sargent Inc More...

FSMA Leaves No Room For "Good Enough": Is Your Facility Prepared for an FDA Auditor? (Room Convention Center - 208)

23 Mar 20
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Process Flow Operations

Speaker(s): Perry Nettles
Much has occurred in the last 2 years since the 2018 Food Safety Modernization Act. This session will help participants be more prepared and aware ... More...

Grain Inspection: Secrets Revealed (Room Convention Center - 211)

23 Mar 20
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Quality Management

Speaker(s): Linsey Tobin
Federal Grain Inspection Advisor Committee is an important resource to all grain handlers. The committee advises FGIS on the programs, policies and... More...

Operational Excellence: Lean Tools in the Grain Industry (Room Convention Center - 103)

23 Mar 20
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice

Speaker(s): Heidi St. Clair ; Ron Quintero
Lean is a business philosophy focused on maximizing customer value by eliminating waste. While these ideas originated in automotive manufacturing, ... More...

Remediation of Existing Structures: Panel Discussion (Room Convention Center - 102)

23 Mar 20
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Facilities Maintenance and Design

Speaker(s): Joel Herald ; Kyle Brown ; Michael Blough
In this panel discussion, construction and operation of complex and large grain facilities will be examined and discussed. As the grain industry co... More...

Expo Hall (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
9:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Find solutions to any facility problem.  Between hundreds of exhibitors and hands-on education in the Expo Pods, GEAPS Exchange is your one-st... More...

Expo Refreshment Break (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Expo

Thank you refreshment break sponsor Frisbie Construction Co Inc! More...

Companion Tour - St. Paul's Notorious Past (Room Convention Center - Lobby D)

23 Mar 20
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Companion Event

As you enter St. Paul, a costumed gangster guide will hi-jack the motorcoach and take you on a gangster riding tour taking you back to an era when ... More...

Expo Pod 1: Understanding OSHA Regulations (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Joe Mylnek
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 2: Grain Quality Management (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Scott Chant
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 3: Understanding Confined Space Permits (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Beth Locken
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 4: Permit Required vs. Non-Permit Required (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Dr. Carol Jones
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Lunch (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Complimentary buffet lunch for all attendees and companions. Participating sponsors assist to provide lunch to attendees, companions and ... More...

Expo Pod 1: Confined Space Entry Equipment (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Jeff Decker
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 2: Confined Space Atmospheric Monitoring (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Mark McQuillan
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 3: Grain Entrapment Prevention Kits (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Regan Heaton
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 4: Grain Entrapment Rescue Tubes (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Bill Harp
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo

This interactive training will reinforce proper rescue techniques for grain entrapment, and help you build skills to keep yourself and co-workers s... More...

Expo Refreshment Break (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

23 Mar 20
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Thank you refreshment break sponsor Central Life Sciences! More...

Are You Doing Enough to Reduce Injuries from Belt Conveyors? (Room Convention Center - 102)

23 Mar 20
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Equipment Management

Speaker(s): Jerad Heitzler
Properly working conveyors are one of the best productivity-enhancing tools available. But entrapment in nip points, abrasions, burns and pinch zon... More...

Chapter Leader Workshop (Room Convention Center - 205)

23 Mar 20
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

This workshop helps chapter leaders plan and host regional conferences and joint chapter meetings. Speakers include a panel of leaders with experie... More...

Safe Processing of Combustible Dust: Compliance with Requirements of NFPA 652 (Room Convention Center - 211)

23 Mar 20
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Vahib Ebadat
Explosible dust clouds are regularly formed inside the powder storage, handling and processing equipment. Additionally, explosible dust clouds can... More...

Silo Design, Behavior, & Inspection (Room Convention Center - 103)

23 Mar 20
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Gerard Lynskey
Silos are fundamentally necessary for grain handling. Silos and other structures require maintenance just like mechanical systems. Routine inspec... More...

Trade Wars (Room Convention Center - 208)

23 Mar 20
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice

Speaker(s): Chad Hart
U.S. agriculture has relied upon significant growth in trade over the past few decades, moving from very limited ag trade in the 1970s to over $130... More...

Education Energy Break (Room Convention Center - 2nd Level - Foyer)

23 Mar 20
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session

Thank you Energy Break sponsors!  AGI Hi-Roller, Brock Grain, Cargill Inc, and Todd & Sargent Inc More...

GEAPS Chapter Leader Advisory Support & Information Council (CLASIC) (Room Convention Center - 205)

23 Mar 20
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

This council provides chapters a forum to develop and bring ideas for International Board consideration. The Council serves as a resource for the I... More...

Grain Dust Systems: Matching the Best System to Your Application (Room Convention Center - 208)

23 Mar 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Equipment Management

Speaker(s): Andrew Lewman ; Jack Osborn ; Mike Phillips
This session will be an open discussion on dust collection systems, the different types and cost savings. Included in the panel are a variety of pe... More...

HR Panel: Critical Issues Impacting the Grain Industry (Room Convention Center - 102)

23 Mar 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Human Resources Management

Speaker(s): Casey Jones ; Chris Case ; Justin Myers ; Paul Steinlage
Human Resource is a critical and necessary part of any organization. Join us for a panel focused on current HR concerns. Several scenarios will be ... More...

Keep Your Motor Running (Room Convention Center - 103)

23 Mar 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Equipment Management

Speaker(s): Nick Hastings
Motors need regular maintenance in order to avoid failure and prolong their lifespan. This session will provide an overview of how electric motors ... More...

OSHA and EPA Regulatory Update (Room Convention Center - 211)

23 Mar 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice

Speaker(s): Jess McCluer
This presentation will provide an update on emerging regulatory issues within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Envi... More...

SILO: Film & Panel Discussion (Room Convention Center - 101)

23 Mar 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Education Schedule, Social Event

SILO is the First Ever Feature Film about a Grain Entrapment Inspired by true events, SILO follows a harrowing day in an American farm town. Dis... More...

Education Wake-Up Station (Room Convention Center - 2nd Level - Foyer)

24 Mar 20
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session

Thank you Wake-Up Station sponsors!   Kasa Controls & Automation and Leland Industries More...

Registration Open (Room Convention Center - Lobby D)

24 Mar 20
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Registration

You will need to pick up your badge at the Registration Center in the convention center. Having your registration information will expedite the pro... More...

Organic and Non-GMO: Is the Premium Worth the Process? (Room Convention Center - 102)

24 Mar 20
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Quality Management

Speaker(s): Jamie Welch
Are organic and non-GMO programs right for you? This session provides insight into organic and non-GMO trends as well as the challenges and require... More...

Safe From Day One (Room Convention Center - 103)

24 Mar 20
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Process Flow Operations

Speaker(s): Joe Mlynek
Onboarding new employees presents a unique set of challenges, including low reading and comprehension levels, time constraints and language barrier... More...

The Next Big Things: NC-213 Emerging Research in Grain Handling and Processing (Room Convention Center - 208)

24 Mar 20
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Systems and Operations Technology Management

Speaker(s): Guy Roger Aby ; R.P. Kingsly Ambrose
NC-213 researchers address critical, continuing issues in post-harvest grain quality. This presentation will outline and summarize innovations in g... More...

Education Energy Break (Room Convention Center - Level 2 Foyer)

24 Mar 20
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session

Thank you Energy Break sponsors!  AGI Hi-Roller, Brock Grain, Cargill Inc, and Todd & Sargent Inc More...

Active Aggressor: It's Not Just About a Gun (Room Convention Center - 208)

24 Mar 20
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Human Resources Management

Speaker(s): Terry Lively
All sorts of aggression can take place in the workplace both from external customers and internal employees and their relatives. A certified ALICE ... More...

Getting Inside a Control Panel (Room Convention Center - 103)

24 Mar 20
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Facilities Maintenance and Design

Speaker(s): Shawn Cadman
What do your control panels look like? Are you seeing things you shouldn’t inside? Taking the time to inspect for issues such as hot spots and smok... More...

Understanding ROI of Industrial 4.0 and IIOT (Room Convention Center - 211)

24 Mar 20
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice

Speaker(s): David Marek
Industrial professionals are being bombarded with marketing messaging around Internet of things, Industry 4.0 and cloud technology. With all this m... More...

Expo Hall (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

24 Mar 20
9:45 AM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Expo

Find solutions to any facility problem.  Between hundreds of exhibitors and hands-on education in the Expo Pods, GEAPS Exchange is your one-st... More...

Expo Refreshment Break (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

24 Mar 20
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Expo

Thank you refreshment break sponsor Brock Grain! More...

Expo Lunch (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

24 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Expo

Complimentary kiosk lunch available for all attendees and companions. Participating sponsors assist to provide lunch to attendees, compani... More...

Expo Pod 1: Confined Space Entry Equipment (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

24 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Jeff Decker
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 2: Grain Bin Entry Roles & Accountability (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

24 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Jack Volz
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 3: Confined Space Training Requirements (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

24 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Beth Locken
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Expo Pod 4: Grain Entrapment Rescue Tubes (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

24 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Bill Harp
Designed for small groups and hosted in the Expo Hall, these interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on time and an oppor... More...

Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

24 Mar 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo

This interactive training will reinforce proper rescue techniques for grain entrapment, and help you build skills to keep yourself and co-workers s... More...

Closing Workshop: Aw Snap! How Owners can Play a Role in Avoiding Costly Project Problems Even When Working With a General Manager (Room Convention Center - 103)

24 Mar 20
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Closing Workshop

Speaker(s): Jim Gales
Project problems can cost organizations time and money. This session examines some case studies of devastating project disasters and probable ... More...

President's Reception and Banquet (Convention Center - Ballroom)

24 Mar 20
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Tracks: Social Event

Delicious food, great conversation and recognition of outstanding industry leaders make this closing event at Exchange highly memorable. The event ... More...

Post Conference Tour: Rahr Malting (Room Hilton Minneapolis - Lobby)

25 Mar 20
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Social Event

Join us for a tour of Rahr Malting where you will be guided through the malting process; transforming barley into brewing malt! Tour will consist o... More...