Build Meaningful Connections

At CEC, attendees have a focused opportunity to step away from day-to-day demands, learn from peers and experts, and return with ideas that can strengthen both individual performance and organizational success.

Attendees can build relationships, exchange ideas, and explore new business connections in a variety of ways, including:

• Special group networking opportunities for CAP participants and state affiliate representatives, including the CAP Workshop and Lunch & Learn and the State Affiliate Leadership Meeting.
• Engaging in executive-level discussion and relationship-building at the Business Leadership Forum.
• Observing the committee process and engaging with industry leaders at the Business, Merchandising, and Operations Committee Meeting, open to all NGFA members.
• Participating in networking receptions and conference events designed to spark meaningful conversations, lasting partnerships, and new opportunities.

Business Development at CEC

Exhibiting, sponsoring and speaking at CEC 2026 offers companies direct access to over 500 industry professionals from over 120 companies in the grain and feed industry, creating a valuable environment to build connections across the full depth and breadth of the grain, feed, and processing industries.

Exhibiting and sponsoring will help generate new business, strengthen relationships, and increase brand visibility before, during, and after the event. Exhibitors and sponsors will:

• Connect with buyers & decision-makers throughout the event to build relationships and create new business opportunities.
• Increase brand visibility via event marketing, on-site signage, the event app, and other attendee touchpoints.
• Generate high-quality leads and maximize follow-up opportunities with attendee engagement tools and networking opportunities.

NGFA is now accepting breakout session speaker proposals for CEC 2026. Help educate, inspire, and engage industry professionals by sharing your expertise with leaders from across the grain, feed, processing and agribusiness sectors.

Speaking at CEC gives you the opportunity to:

• Showcase your expertise to industry leaders and decision-makers.
• Share innovative ideas and proven solutions that address today’s grain, feed, and processing industry challenges.
• Build your professional reputation and expand your network while helping shape important industry conversations.

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