Policy & Leadership Development Conference 2019

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Sessions (53)

SIPA Field Crops Board (Closed) (Room Mattie Silks)

14 Jun 19
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: General

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Exhibits Setup (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

15 Jun 19
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Business

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SIPA Program Board (Closed) (Denver Ballroom 5/6)

15 Jun 19
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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Exhibits Open (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

15 Jun 19
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Student/Emerging Leader Welcome Lunch (Colorado Ballroom ABC)

15 Jun 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Mark Wascheck
This special welcome lunch gives attending students and emerging company leaders a chance to get acclimated and meet some immediate new contacts at... More...

Vegetable & Flower Emerging Issues Working Group (Closed) (Denver Ballroom 3)

15 Jun 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

Invitation-only meeting to discuss new issues impacting veg and flower seed members including - plant breeding innovation, organic and phytosa... More...

ASTA Meetings Committee (Closed) (Denver Ballroom 5/6)

15 Jun 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

This committee works to assess, evaluate, design and constantly improve ASTA's meetings and events in order to best serve ASTA members and supp... More...

The Four Cornerstones of Talent Mangagement/Thriving in a Multi-Generational Workforce (Colorado Ballroom A - D)

15 Jun 19
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Lisa Ryan ; Mark Wascheck
This game-changing session will provide you with two key take-aways from your time at PLDC. The talent management game has changed. It’s esti... More...

Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres: ASTA Roof Deck Happy Hour and Game (Room Jack Daniels Roof Deck at Coors Field (Meet in hotel main lobby at 4:45 pm))

15 Jun 19
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Come join your ASTA friends and colleages as ASTA heads out to the ol' ball game! Your ticket to this special event includes a $15 concession c... More...

Exhibits Open (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

16 Jun 19
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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PL/DC Lightning Talk: "Better, Stronger, Faster - How to Prepare Your Top Talent for Tomorrow" (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

16 Jun 19
8:15 AM - 8:25 AM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): Lisa Ryan
How can you help your employees be better tomorrow than they are today? Gain some key insights as you grab your morning coffee at this eye-opening ... More...

Biologicals Working Group and STEC Committee (Colorado Ballroom G - J)

16 Jun 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

Speaker(s): Jane DeMarchi
The STEC Committee and Biologicals Working Group will meet together to discuss pending regulatory changes for conventional chemistries and new... More...

Leadership Development: Personal Branding (Colorado Ballroom A - D)

16 Jun 19
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Mary Coppola Heslep
This special program continues the work of the ASTA Seed Ambassador Leadership Training, discussing your own personal brand and the skills/tools ne... More...

The ASTA Seed Treatment Committee presents: A Visit to Applewood Seed Company and Westrup, Inc. (Room Meet in the Hilton Main Lobby between 10:00 and 10:15 a.m. for departure)

16 Jun 19
10:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Immersive Learning

Applewood Seed Company is an ASTA member company located in Arvada, Colorado, whose business activities are unique amongst our members. Their ... More...

Optional Spouse/Family Tour: Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace (Room Meet in the Hilton Main Lobby at 1:15 p.m. for departure)

16 Jun 19
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Our visit takes us to the historic 230-room landmark, located on a corner in the heart of downtown Denver. Your behind-the-scenes tour reveals... More...

Phytosanitary Session (Colorado Ballroom G - J)

16 Jun 19
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Trade/International

Speaker(s): Osama El-Lissy ; Ric Dunkle ; Samantha Thomas ; Scott Heuchelin ; Stephanie Bloem ; Wayne Gale
This session will focus on current and future trends and directions in the phytosanitary arena; challenges of complying with the varied and ev... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: Colorado FFA Officers (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

16 Jun 19
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the newly-minted FFA officers team from Colorado! Their mission and vision for agriculture, as we... More...

ASTA Past Presidents & Chairs Meeting (Closed) (Denver Ballroom 5/6)

16 Jun 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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LEAD/FuSE Session: "How to Network" (Colorado Ballroom A - D)

16 Jun 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Andrew Lauver
You have heard a lot about the importance and value of business networking to grow your career. But has anyone actually explained HOW to network? H... More...

Grow Your Network Happy Hour (Denver Ballroom 4)

16 Jun 19
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

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The ASTA "New Frontiers" Welcome Reception (Room Hilton Outdoor Plaza)

16 Jun 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Maybe you've never tried bison before, or sampled the new craft beers or whiskey tastings you might find at the ASTA Welcome Reception. But our... More...

Exhibits Open (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

17 Jun 19
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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General Session: "The Farmer of 2040" (Colorado Ballroom E-F)

17 Jun 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Innovation/Future, Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Brett Sciotto ; Jerry Flint
This flagship session for the Policy & Leadership Development Conference brings the theme of "New Frontiers" to life with a special k... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: State Policy Innovations (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

17 Jun 19
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): Aline Delucia
This PL/DC Lightning Talk will feature Aline DeLucia of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, who will discuss an overview ... More...

Future Outlook: Ag Tech Innovations and Consumer Food Trends (Colorado Ballroom A - D)

17 Jun 19
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Innovation/Future

Speaker(s): David Fikes ; Raj Khosla
There are many ways that researchers and food producers are working towards New Frontiers every day. Join us for this eye-opening future outlook se... More...

Optional Spouse/Family Tour: Chatfield Botanical Gardens and Red Rocks (Room Meet in the Hilton Main Lobby at 10:15 a.m. for departure)

17 Jun 19
10:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Chatfield Farms is a 700-acre native plant refuge and working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County, about 30 min... More...

Seed Industry Career Paths (Denver Ballroom 4)

17 Jun 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Jennifer Greminger ; Jerry Flint ; Luke Knight ; Oswaldo Lopez
What careers are out there in the seed industry? How did the most successful seed executives get their career started? Come and learn from our... More...

Hemp Seed: Opportunities and Challenges (Colorado Ballroom A - D)

17 Jun 19
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Innovation/Future

Speaker(s): Doris Hamilton ; Pat Miller ; Ruihong Guo ; Wendy Mosher
Don't miss this robust panel discussion on the important "New Frontier" that the emergence of the hemp market represents. Presentatio... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: The Seed Science Foundation (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

17 Jun 19
3:45 PM - 3:55 PM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): Curtis Wiltse
Hear from Curtis Wiltse, Research Manager at Beck's Hybrids and leader for the newly-created Seed Science Foundation, which was voted into exis... More...

State Government Affairs Working Group (Denver Ballroom 5/6)

17 Jun 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

During the meeting, 2019 state legislation in all states will be reviewed and discussed. From within that process, future trends and strategies for... More...

The Future of Global Trade (Colorado Ballroom G - J)

17 Jun 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Trade/International

Speaker(s): Bill Belzer ; Tanner Ehmke
Tariffs, the US-Canada-Mexico deal, new trade agreements, emerging markets-- Learn how U.S. trade policy impacts the seed industry gain insigh... More...

SeedFirstPAC Event: "Climbing to New Heights" (Room Meet in the lobby by 4:45 p.m. to walk over)

17 Jun 19
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
　 Join your seed industry colleagues in support of the industry's political action committee! When: Monday, June 17 5:00 to... More...

Women's Business Networking Breakfast (Invitation only; inquire to jcrouse@betterseed.org if you would like to attend) (Denver Ballroom 4)

18 Jun 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Join us for this first-ever networking breakfast for women working in the seed industry. Enjoy mimosas, a delicious breakfast buffet and new connec... More...

Gene Editing: Policy and Communications (Colorado Ballroom A - D)

18 Jun 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Innovation/Future

Speaker(s): Bernice Slutsky ; Bethany Shively
Plant Breeding Innovation is one of ASTA’s top priorities.  ASTA is focusing on domestic and international policy, stakeholder enga... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: Bonus Lessons from the CO Ag Leadership Program (Colorado Ballroom Prefunction)

18 Jun 19
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): Dani Traweek
Dani Traweek of the Colorado Ag Leadership Program will provide a bonus preview presentation on the concepts not able to be included in the larger&... More...

Colorado Ag Leadership Program: Insights for the Seed Industry (Colorado Ballroom G - J)

18 Jun 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Dani Traweek
Committed to investing in human capital, major companies have spent millions of dollars in leadership development. Although these companies have be... More...

Plant Breeding Innovation Working Group (Closed) (Denver Ballroom 3)

18 Jun 19
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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The IPR Committee Presents: IPR and Ag Research: A Visit to the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation (Room Meet in the Hilton Main Lobby at 10:45 a.m. for departure)

18 Jun 19
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Immersive Learning

Speaker(s): Colin Khoury ; Daren Harmel ; Ruihong Guo
This tour takes you to the National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation in Ft. Collins, Colorado, including a box lunch on the 90 minute ... More...

Emerging Leader PLDC Hackathon (Denver Ballroom 4)

18 Jun 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Calling all PLDC Emerging Leaders - here is your chance to "hack" the PLDC event and tell us how YOU would create it for the future. Just... More...

Reception and Gala Banquet (Colorado Ballroom E - F)

18 Jun 19
6:15 PM - 11:00 PM

Tracks: General

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ASTA Membership Committee (Closed) (Denver Ballroom 5/6)

19 Jun 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

The Membership Committee will discuss the different membership types, new members, cancelled members, members that have changed their name and... More...

ASTA Closing Meeting: A Call to Action (Colorado Ballroom A - D)

19 Jun 19
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Innovation/Future, Leadership Development, Trade/International

By Wednesday, you will have learned a lot about a variety of the "New Frontiers" that ASTA is working to reach in our industry's imme... More...

ASTA Board of Directors (Closed) (Room Colorado G - J)

19 Jun 19
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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ASTA Board Dinner (Closed) (Room Off-site)

19 Jun 19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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