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Welcomes You THE STATE OF NICE WELCOMES YOU. MARCH 21-24 EXPO HALL EDUCATION NETWORKING 2020 geapsexchange.com SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MARCH 21 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM Registration Open 5:30 – 6:30 PM Minneapolis Mixer – Exclusive for first-time and international attendees! 7:00 – 11:00 PM Get-Acquainted Party EXPO HALL SUNDAY, MARCH 22 The Expo in Minneapolis will include exhibit 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM Registration Open space featuring 350+ exhibitors. There is no 8:00 – 9:30 AM Opening Workshop better time or place to browse operations 9:45 – 11:00 AM Idea Exchange solutions and meet with suppliers. 11:15 AM – 6:00 PM Expo Hall Open 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch (included with registration) 1:45 – 2:30 PM Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo 4:00 – 4:30 PM Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo 4:30 – 6:00 PM Welcome Reception (included with registration) EDUCATION Exchange features nearly 40 hours of MONDAY, MARCH 23 educational programming. Sessions include workshops, hands-on Expo Pods, the Idea 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Registration Open Exchange, hour-long concurrent education 7:30 – 9:45 AM Education Sessions sessions and a grain entrapment rescue demo. 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM Expo Hall Open 10:30 – 11:15 AM Expo Pod Education Sessions 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch (included with registration) 1:45 – 2:30 PM Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo 1:45 – 2:30 PM Expo Pod Education Sessions NETWORKING 3:15 – 5:30 PM Education Sessions Make connections that will help you improve eciency and safety at your facility. Meet peers TUESDAY, MARCH 24 from around the world and reconnect with old 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Registration Open friends at networking events. 7:30 – 9:45 AM Education Sessions 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM Expo Hall Open Plan to arrive on Saturday for the Get-Acquainted 10:30 – 11:15 AM Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo Party and stay through the President’s Reception 10:30 – 11:15 AM Expo Pod Education Sessions and Banquet on Tuesday with a Full Registration 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch (included with registration) to make the most of the conference! 2:00 – 3:30 PM Closing Workshop 5:00 – 8:30 PM President’s Reception & Banquet THANK YOU HOST ADVISORY COUNCIL The Exchange Host Advisory Council (HAC) is comprised of local GEAPS members who help plan Exchange events, to make sure events reflect the unique flair and tastes of the host city. If you enjoy the food and venues for events like the Get-Acquainted Party, make sure you say thanks! HAC members are typically available in the GEAPS Booth in the Expo Hall, and are a great resource if you have any questions. TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview . 02 Expo . 03 Education . 05 Education Sessions . 07 Schedule . 11 Social . 13 Companion Events . 15 GEAPS Exchange 2020, Registration Info . 16 the biggest and best show Future Events . 18 in the grain industry. Minneapolis will host GEAPS Exchange 2020. Take in the vibrant history of The Mill City, while building skills that will improve your career. GEAPS Exchange features a variety of education options where you will learn about the latest trends and best practices to improve operations at your facility. The trade show will have hundreds of exhibitors sharing the latest products and services. Between the Expo Hall and networking events, you’ll make personal and professional connections that can last your entire career. Learn more and register today at geapsexchange.com DOWNLOAD BECOME A MEMBER GEAPS members receive free access to the Exchange Expo. THE APP AND STAY IN THE KNOW! VISIT US ONLINE: www.geapsexchange.com (APP AVAILABLE MID-JANUARY) EXPO HALL Packed full with hundreds The Expo Hall is of exhibitors, it is the best place to find grain handling one of the biggest and processing operations draws for the solutions. All levels of employees can benefit conference. from time in the Expo Hall. The Expo is a huge gathering of grain industry professionals, and there is no better event to expand your professional network. Meet with suppliers or clients in their booths, or in one of the lounges. Many companies bring physical equipment to the show. Operators can learn more about the latest technology and trends, while getting their hands on equipment and asking questions. INTERACTIVE MAP floor plan at geaps.com/Expo20. You can You can view a map of the Expo Hall and exhibitor listings anytime on the interactive mail companies for more information. browse exhibitor listings by keyword, category or country, mark booths to visit and e n you log in to Exchange 2020 Mobile App. When you log in, you can also save exhibitors and they will automatically appear whe EXPO MAR SUNDAY MAR MONDAY MAR TUESDAY HOURS 22 11:15 a.m. – 6 p.m. 23 9:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. 24 9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. EXHIBITOR CATEGORIES The Expo Hall includes exhibitors in the following categories: • Cleaning and Sorting Equipment • Commodity Storage/ Equipment • Computers and Automation LIVE GRAIN ENTRAPMENT RESCUE DEMO • Consultants This interactive training will reinforce proper rescue techniques for grain entrapment, and help you build skills to keep yourself and co-workers safe. • Design, Engineering Sunday, March 22 1:45–2:30 p.m. // 4 – 4:45 p.m. and Construction Monday, March 23 1:45–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 10:30–11:15 a.m. • Dust/ Pollution Control • Elevators/ Manlifts EXPO PODS • Industrial Components These interactive presentations feature equipment demonstrations, hands-on • Laboratory/ Sampling/ time and an opportunity for questions Analytical/ Testing and answers. This year’s Expo Pods will focus on confined spaces. • Maintenance/ Repair/ Salvage • Material Handling Equipment MON. MARCH 23 MON. MARCH 23 TUES. MARCH 24 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. • Monitoring Equipment POD 1 Understanding OSHA Regulations Confined Space Entry Equipment Confined Space Entry Equipment • Processing POD 2 Grain Quality Management Confined Space Atmospheric Monitoring Grain Bin Entry Roles & Accountability POD 3 Understanding Confined Space Permits Grain Entrapment Prevention Kits Confined Space Training Requirements • Publications POD 4 Permit Required vs. Non-Permit Required Grain Entrapment Rescue Tubes Grain Entrapment Rescue Tubes • Safety/ Health/ Security • Sanitation/ Pest Control FREE LUNCH DAILY! • Scales/ Weighing Equipment Don’t worry about where you will eat during the day – a complimentary lunch is provided for all attendees and companions. • Transportation GEAPS EXCHANGE 2020 / MINNEAPOLIS 04 EDUCATION Whether it’s hands-on learning in the Expo Hall, or Education comes studying side-by-side with peers, you’re sure to find sessions and formats to meet your educational goals. in many forms. To make the most of your time at Exchange, we recommend purchasing an attendee full registration, which includes admission to the Opening Workshop, From the Opening Workshop Idea Exchange, Expo Pods and concurrent sessions! to interactive Expo Pods, OPENING & CLOSING WORKSHOP The event kicks o and closes on a deep dive into Exchange oers many ways a high-profile industry topic presented by a panel to learn about trends and of experts. technology in the industry. IDEA EXCHANGE The Idea Exchange features a variety of participants delivering short presentations with a goal of giving you the latest in what’s new in the industry. CONCURRENT SESSIONS DID YOU KNOW? Several hour-long presentations are delivered Minneapolis, the Mill City, held the by industry professionals who provide title of the “Flour Milling Capital of industry-specific education. the World” for half a century and spurred innovations in technology, business, and culture that helped the city blossom. 05 GEAPS EXCHANGE 2020 / MINNEAPOLIS MAR MAR MAR OPENING WORKSHOP IDEA EXCHANGE CLOSING WORKSHOP 22 8 – 9:30 a.m. 22 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. 24 2 – 3:30 p.m. OPENING WORKSHOP 2020 IDEA COMMITMENT TO SAFETY EXCHANGE The Idea Exchange features a The Exchange kicks o on a deep dive into a high-profile industry topic presented variety of short presentations by a panel of experts. Hear industry leaders and safety professionals give a with a goal of giving you the latest first-hand account of real life safety situations and the methods that they have in what’s new in the industry. implemented to correct hazards and prevent injuries. This engaging panel shares the lessons they have learned through their years of experience to help others create a vibrant safety culture. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in WHAT’S NEW? case studies and ask questions of the panel. • The Edge Sweep–Sioux Steel Company • Barge Stowage Exam Camera System Presented By: – Seedburo • Kevin Danner, Regulatory Compliance Director, Landus Cooperative • Brad Bousquet, VP Safety, CVA Cooperative • Self-Learning Custom Stroke Electric • Eric Grundke, Corporate Safety Director, Kiewit Actuator – LINAK • TSS2 – Anderson Engineering SUNDAY, MARCH 22 CONVENTION CENTER WHEN 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM WHERE ROOM 102 • SureTrack PRO – Intellifarms • Barge Cover Handle – Wellman Solutions, LLC CLOSING WORKSHOP • Guardian Positioning System – JMI Covers, LLC AW SNAP! 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