2024 Agenda
Thursday, March 14, 2024
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – ISEO Executive Committee Meeting
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – ISEO Reception (Invitation only)
Friday, March 15, 2024
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – ISEO Breakfast
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM – ISEO Board Meeting (Invitation only)
Saturday, March 16, 2024
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – AFOA Board Meeting (Invitation only)
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Early Arrival Reception
Sunday, March 17, 2024
- 8:00 AM – Shotgun start for the Annual Emmett Cornibe Memorial Golf Tournament
8:00 AM – Pickleball Group Event
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Conversation Cafe Open
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – New Member Reception with Board of Directors
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Welcome Reception
Monday, March 18, 2024
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast in the Conversation Cafe
9:00AM – 9:45 AM – Annual Business Meeting (All attendees invited)
9:55 AM – 10:40 AM – Economy Outlook (Arjun Chakravarti)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Sustainability Panel (Farmer, Processor, Food Company, End User; Moderated by Nate Smithson)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Renewable Fuels Industry Update (Anthony Reed, Lobbyist)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch in the Conversation Cafe
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Afternoon Reception (Featuring the Puppy Break, Beers with Peers, and Flippy Cup Competition)
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM – Networking Night – Dinner (Opt-in) and Concert (Band: 20 Ride)
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
- 7:30 AM – 9AM – Breakfast in the Conversation Cafe
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM – WTF (What’s the Future) Panel (Bill Lapp, Steve Nicholson, JoAnna Hitchner with moderator Dave Reeble )
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – Logistics Panel (Lynn Stacy, Doug Adams, Erin Alves, Scott Peterson; Moderated by Liam Rogers)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch in the Conversation Cafe
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – NIOP Board Meeting (Invitation only)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Closing Reception featuring Photo Op. with celebrity guests
Additional Activities
Networking Dinner & Concert
Monday, March 18, 2024
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Introducing our exciting new event: an unforgettable networking dinner followed by a thrilling concert beneath the California night sky. Enjoy a complimentary dinner with your peers, customers, and potential new connections. Then, let loose and groove to the diverse tunes of “20 Ride” – from traditional country beats to Caribbean rhythms and soulful ballads, there’s something for everyone at this concert. It’s the perfect combination of business connections and a memorable night of music and fun.
Be sure to opt-in to this on the Convention registration form.
Watch 20 Ride on YouTube!
Golf Tournament
Sunday, March 17, 2024
8:00 AM – Shotgun Start
Early Bird Rate: $325 (Feb. 1 and Later Rate: $375)
The Annual Emmett Cornibe Golf Tournament is a unique gathering where golf enthusiasts and industry professionals unite for a day of sport and networking. Set against the backdrop of lush fairways and greens, this event provides the ideal opportunity to enjoy a round of golf while forging valuable connections with colleagues from the industry. With the perfect blend of competition and camaraderie, it’s a day to tee off, relax, and foster meaningful relationships in a picturesque setting.
Pickelball
Sunday, March 17, 2024
8:00 AM
Early Bird Rate: $35
Feb. 1 and Later Rate: $50
Join us for a fantastic day of fun, competition, and camaraderie at the NIOP pickleball event! Whether you’re a veteran on the courts or someone who’s never picked up a paddle before, this event has something for everyone.
Spouses / Partners Activities
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NIOP attendee partners and spouses are welcomed and encouraged to attend events listed here. The events outlined are especially social and therefore partners do typically attend and participate. The NIOP Partner Committee will be in attendance and would like to meet you! Look for Laurie Rogers, Shelby Veasy, Tanya Stacy, and Kyle Kennebeck. This is a newer committee that is looking to grow and connect with NIOP partners.
