Conference Schedule
Conference times are Eastern Time zone. Times and schedule are subject to change.
11:00 a.m.
Welcome & Keynote Speaker
11:30 a.m.
CEO Roundtable – Leadership & Resilience
Panelists:
Greg Hunter, Hunter Industries Inc.
Doug York, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This panel of CEOs will discuss leadership strategies that have worked for them, their employees and their businesses.
12:15 p.m.
Cutting Through the Noise: Communication Strategies
Speakers:
David Almacy, Founder, FarPost Media (former White House Internet and E-communications Director for George W. Bush)
Johanna Maska, host of Pod is a Woman and CEO of the Global Situation Room communications firm (former Director of White House Press Advance for Barack Obama)
Irrigation companies each have a good story to tell. What is the best way to get your stories to your customers? How can you build your business through sound communication? This session will focus on the best strategies to build your business through sound communication.
1:00 p.m. | Break
1:15 p.m.
Leadership in the Irrigation Industry
Panelist:
Kurtis Kammerer, Senior Director, SolutionView
Hear from your peers in the irrigation industry on what leadership means to them and how it is an essential component to their personal and professional growth.
1:45p.m.
Technology & the Future of Global Business
Panelists:
Tim Day, Principal, Calfee Strategic Solutions (former Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center)
Julie Bushell, President, Paige Wireless
While irrigation continues to innovate, global technology development is moving at a rapid pace. From AI to automated vehicles to IoT, the irrigation industry needs to be prepared for what is on the horizon. This panel of experts will talk about global technology development and what we can expect in the future.
2:45 p.m.
Strategies for Success in a Post-Pandemic World
Panelist:
Joel Lipsitch, VP, Product Management and Marketing, Sound Agriculture
This panel will discuss topics such as employee engagement, work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. They will also address any questions from the attendees relating to success strategies for leaders in these and other areas.
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