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Executive Summit

Tuesday, August 13 to Wednesday, August 14, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Omaha, Nebraska

Join us for the 15th annual Executive Summit promises to provide unique perspectives to help you define your success.

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Tuesday, Aug. 13

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Golf outing and lunch at Indian Creek (optional)

About Indian Creek: Omaha’s premier 27-hole public golf course thrills golfers with 37 acres of fairway, 80+ well-placed bunkers and 15 holes with the threat of water.

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Welcome reception, dinner and entertainment

Wednesday, Aug. 14

6:45 - 7:45 a.m. - Breakfast

7:45 - 8:45 a.m. - Opening Keynote

Navigating Global Uncertainty: Implications for Agriculture

Dr. Vikram Mansharamani

8:45 – 9:15 a.m. - Break & Product Expo

9:15 – 10:15 am - Breakout sessions

Topics include labor, insurance, succession planning, risk management strategies, and ag policy.

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. - Break & Product Expo

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. - Breakout sessions

Topics include labor, insurance, succession planning, risk management strategies, and ag policy.

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Break

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and closing keynote

Innovation Leadership: Empowering Your People to Think Differently

Steve Lerch

1:30 p.m. - Adjourn

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Vikram Mansharamani

Author, Academic, Advisor

Dr. Vikram Mansharamani is a global trend-watcher who shows people how to anticipate the future, manage risk, and spot opportunities. He is the author of THINK FOR YOURSELF: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence and BOOMBUSTOLOGY: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst. He has been a frequent commentator on issues driving disruption in the global business environment. LinkedIn twice listed him as their #1 Top Voice for Money, Finance and Global Economics and Worth has profiled him as one of the 100 most powerful people in global finance.

Vikram is currently a lecturer at Harvard University, where he teaches students to use multiple perspectives in making tough decisions. Previously, he was a Lecturer at Yale University. In addition to teaching, he also advises several Fortune 500 CEOs to help them navigate the radical uncertainty in today’s business and regulatory environment. He has a PhD and two Masters degrees from MIT and a Bachelors degree from Yale University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Steve Lerch

Award-Winning International Public Speaker and Consultant

Steve Lerch is a highly respected voice in the world of digital strategy, marketing, consumer behavior,
innovation, and leadership. Leveraging his nine years at Google and the experience gained from working as an advisor to dozens of the world’s most well-known brands, Steve founded Story Arc
Consulting in 2019. As the president of Story Arc Consulting, Steve serves as a keynote speaker, facilitator, and an independent consultant to organizations across all industries.

While at Google, he participated in launching the company’s first foray into the world of Advocacy and Association marketing. He helped the country’s largest membership organization, advocacy groups, nonprofits, government agencies, and agricultural organizations better utilize digital tools and strategies to understand and reach their desired audiences. Steve was also asked to serve as a “Noogler Leader” and “Innovation Evangelist” at Google. In these roles, Steve promoted the company’s focus on innovation by teaching thousands of employees about the cultural principles and team dynamics needed to prioritize new ideas and embrace change.

Conference Venue

August 13 - 14, 2024

Venue: Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capital District

Showcasing sleek and engaging design, this hotel is the anchor for the city’s Capitol District and is across the street from the CHI Health Center Omaha and TD Ameritrade Park, home of the NCAA College World Series.

Make your hotel room selection during the conference registration process and we'll take care of the rest.

Executive Summit 2023

Executive Summit 2023 provided unique perspectives and engaging speakers about thriving in any economic environment. More than 300 agricultural leaders attended the conference and gained valuable insights.

Watch video to see highlights from last year's conference.