conveyconference – Aug 3-5, 2026

Presented by:

Safety, Now and Beyond

Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), and the GEAPS Media Group (GMG) are
pleased to announce the CONVEY‘26 conference will be held in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 3-5, 2026.

Today’s safety leaders are navigating more change than ever—new technologies, evolving regulations, and increasing pressure to do more with less. This event is designed specifically for safety managers who want practical strategies, real-world insights, and forward-looking solutions they can put into action immediately.

Join your peers for a focused, high-impact program covering the issues shaping safety performance right now!

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Monday, August 3

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12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Set-up
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Mycotoxin Risk: From Ground to Feed This workshop provides a comprehensive look at mycotoxins across the entire agricultural value chain, from weather and crop conditions to harvest, storage, processing, and feed safety. Topics will address current FDA regulations, risk management strategies, export considerations, and practical mitigation approaches, complemented by an interactive group case study. Designed to inform and connect stakeholders, the workshop highlights both the challenges and opportunities mycotoxins present, fostering actionable insights for a safer, more resilient supply chain. Speakers: TBA
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Opening Reception in trade show area

Tuesday, August 4


7:00 a.m.	Breakfast in trade show area
8:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions
8:05 a.m.	Keynote Session TBA
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Break in trade show area
9:30 a.m.	Automation/Artificial Intelligence (AI) – The Impact on Safety and Productivity This session will focus on how AI and automation are transforming the grain industry by improving efficiency and accuracy throughout the entire supply chain, from quality control, storage management and predictive maintenance. Panel Discussion: Luis Torres, Friona Industries, Inc. Kayla Burkhart, Dakota Midland Grain
10:30 a.m.	Preventive and Predictive Maintenance This session will highlight how the joint use of preventive maintenance, e.g. scheduled lubrication and inspections and predictive maintenance (e.g. thermal imaging, vibration analysis, hazard monitoring, and oil and lubricant analysis) can optimize bucket elevator and conveyor performance at a grain handling facility. Speaker: Jon Brown, Lead Consultant and Project Manager, Capital Project Consulting Plus (CPC+)	Jon Brown
11:30 a.m.	Lunch
1:30 p.m.	From Silos to Systems: The Cyber Threat Landscape Facing the Food and Agriculture Sector With cyberattacks on the sector surging nearly 29% in a single year and concentrated around harvest season, the question for operations is no longer “if” but “when.” Drawing on threat intelligence from the Food and Ag-ISAC, this session examines the most active threat actors in the sector, their TTPs, and cost-effective measures to protect against them. Panel Discussion: Jon Braley, Director of Threat Intelligence, Food and Ag-ISAC
2:30 p.m.	Concrete Silos and Steel Bins and Tanks – Maintenance and Inspection The session will focus on strategies aimed at identifying structural integrity to prevent failure, ensure safety, and comply with industry requirements. Panel Discussion: TBA
3:30 p.m.	Break in trade show area
4:00 p.m.	FDA Regulatory Update Speaker: TBA
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Reception in trade show area

Wednesday, August 5

Wednesday, July 16
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast in trade show area
8:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions
8:05 a.m.	Rolling Stock Fall Protection This session will highlight the impact of two significant 2025 judicial decisions that transformed the OSHA regulatory landscape for railcar fall protection. Speakers: Aaron Gelb, Co-Managing Partner, OSHA, Conn Maciel Carey LLP	Aaron Gelb
9:00 a.m.	Rolling Stock Fall Protection Best Practices This session will focus on feasible solutions, equipment and comprehensive training to manage the unique hazards of accessing railcars and other rolling stock. Panel Discussion: John Lee, Safety, Health and Environmental Services Director, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Joe Mlynek, President, Progressive Safety Solutions Jared Roth, Senior Director of Safety and Compliance, Bartlett	John Lee, Joe Mylnek, Jared Roth
10:00 a.m.	Break in trade show area
10:30 a.m.	Shuttle Loading and Rail Safety This session will address how to mitigate hazards in the rail yard that could potentially cause harm to personnel, equipment, or commodity. Speaker: TBA
11:45 a.m.	Adjourn
12:30 p.m.	NGFA Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting