Kick off the Annual Meeting with a 5K run/walk around the Grand Geneva property, overlooking the beautiful Lake Geneva. 

CLA staff will follow up with more info, including how to make a suggested donation of $50 in personal funds to support the CropLife PAC.

*You must be registered as a CLA Booster Member to participate*

Affiliate meetings occur in meeting rooms. If you are trying to locate a specific company, please see the registration desk for a list of affiliate companies and their assigned meeting spaces. 

Day 1 Focus:  Innovation is Here and U.S. Agriculture is Leading the Way

Welcoming Remarks 

Paul Rea, Senior Vice President - Agriculture Solutions North America, BASF Corporation and CLA Chairman of the Board
Terry Abbott, Senior Product Portfolio Manager, Adjuvants Unlimited, CPDA Chairman of the Board

CLA Business Meeting and Antitrust Statement

Rachel Lattimore, CLA Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel, Secretary

Introduction
Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, CropLife America President and CEO

Keynote Address
Invitations have been extended to exceptional speaker(s).  Please stay tuned for updates!

CLA Awards Presentation

Paul Rea, CLA Chairman of the Board
 

Ag Leaders Look to the Future:  A Roundtable

Roundtable Moderator:

Leah Anderson, President, Winfield United, CLA Executive Committee Member

Roundtable Members:

Jeff Tarsi, President, Global Retail of Nutrien Ag Solutions

Julie Kenney, CEO, Agribusiness Association of Iowa
Jake Joraanstad, CEO, Bushel

Adam Barlow, Manager, Technology Standards & Regulatory Affairs, John Deere

Kick off your afternoon with a lakeside lunch at the iconic Popeye’s on Lake Geneva (waterfront views guaranteed—no relation to the fast-food chain!). Then sit back and relax on a two-hour boat cruise featuring stunning shoreline views and live historical narration. Lunch and cruise are included; the onboard bar will be open—drinks available for purchase.

Introduction

CLA Vice Chair and Treasurer

Don Chew, Executive Chairman, PBI-Gordon Corporation

Featured Remarks

Kyle Kunkler, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pesticides

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention

By invitation only.

Head outside to the Pavilion to see the newest in technology and equipment making farmer's lives easier every day!  These demos will be on the Grounds area just above the Pavilion.

By invitation only.

Join us in the Pavilion to connect with fellow attendees, enjoy local entertainment, and take in the unique flavor of the season and surroundings.

Enjoy restaurants located on site (reservations recommended) or explore the Lake Geneva area a short drive away

Affiliate meetings occur in meeting rooms. If you are trying to locate a specific company, please see the registration desk for a list of affiliate companies and their assigned meeting spaces. 

By invitation only.

Head outside to the Pavilion to see the newest in technology and equipment making farmer's lives easier every day!  Demos will take place on the Grounds just above the Pavilion.

Day 2 Focus:  Being Heard in Turbulent Times

Introduction

CLA Board of Directors Vice Chair

Jeremy Dirks, President, North America Business, Corteva Agriscience

Keynote Address
Jim VandeHei, Co-founder and CEO of Axios 

Former CEO of Politico

Author, Smart Brevity

Roundtable Moderator:

Camille Scott, Director, Agricultural Affairs and License to Operate for North America Crop Science, Bayer, CLA Communications Committee Chair

Roundtable Members:

Sara Lea Neagu-Reed, Director, Production and Environmental Policy, International Fresh Produce Association

Michelle Jaelin, RD, Digital Media and TV Nutrition Expert and Content Creator
Dr. Sylvester Mosley, Senior Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company

Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, President and CEO of the International Food Information Council

Closing Remarks and Thanks

Paul Rea, CLA Chairman of the Board

Stay tuned for details on an exciting new opportunity for personalized networking. Join us for an evening of meaningful connections - where business meets enjoyment in a fresh and engaging way.

*You must be registered as a CLA Booster Member to participate*

Affiliate meetings occur in both meeting rooms and suites. If you are trying to locate a specific company, please see the registration desk for a list of affiliate companies and their assigned meeting spaces.