
Growth in Agribusiness | Trends and Opportunities
Indianapolis, IN (August 3, 2023) - Innovative methods in technology and genetics have driven growth opportunities among production in agriculture.
As we look in the direction of tomorrow's ag business, what should we embrace to compete and meet consumer demands? This panel session will feature insightful solutions and open discussion.
Ben Crockett, Director of Strategy & Business Development, Advanced Agrilytics
Ben comes with nearly 20 years of experience with a focus the last 10 years in agriculture. Ben has a passion for developing and executing on business strategies that combine the human element with data analytics and an insatiable focus on creating value for the customer.
Mitch Frazier, President + CEO, AgriNovus
One conversation with Mitch and you will feel his energy surrounding Indiana’s agbioscience sector. Mitch unites innovators, companies, academia, philanthropy, and producers to create and advance programs and activities that help fuel economic growth, accelerate innovation, and feed the world.
Mitch is an Indiana native and U.S. Army veteran, having served five years on active duty where he achieved the rank of Sergeant.
Doug Hubner, President, Hubner Industries
Doug began his career pushing a broom and pulling tassels like many in our industry before him. A 2010 Future Giant of the Seed Industry Award recipient, Doug has spent the last 18 years focused on building and developing an organization that delivers innovative, personalized solutions that improve the profitability for eastern farmers.
Micah "Spike" Cravens, Founder Integrity Communications
Featured Session: Presence on Purpose, Tuesday November 14
Leaders can be defined by their accolades, their title, their years of service, or other “official” designations. Yet leaders with a true following are defined less by these things and more by how they effectively influence others, inspire success, and consistently bring value in any endeavor they seem to engage in.
We call this “presence” and it rarely occurs by accident. In this short, interactive workshop we’ll unpack a few aspects of “presence” –focusing on how you can be intentional in the expression of this important characteristic; ultimately adding value and effectively leading those that you engage with.
Quinn Showalter, Head of Syngenta Seedcare NA
Featured Session: Leading in Ag, Wednesday November 15
Growing up on a multi-generational corn and soybean family farm in North Central Iowa has kept Quinn entrenched in the business of production agriculture since a young age.
Quinn started his career as a Crop Protection Sales representative in 2002 after graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Agriculture.
Quinn served as a Crop Protection CU Marketing Lead and then Crop Protection District Manager in Kansas and Colorado before moving to Minneapolis to work as an Agrisure Trait Marketing Manager in 2010. While in Minneapolis, Quinn helped establish the Sales Services Team in 2013 and lead the implementation of SFDC before becoming the Head of NK Sales in 2016.
In the summer of 2019, Quinn and his family relocated to St. Charles, IL which is where they reside today.
Seeds of Change: Cultivating Leadership
Indianapolis, IN (July 11, 2023) - Agriculture demands more. Industry changes continue to wave on a global scale, confronting leaders with the task of innovating new ways of advancing agriculture.
As thought leaders, we understand the value and importance of connecting.
The Corn Belt Seed Conference has an unwavering commitment to provide connection through education in delivering the most relevant industry updates, while providing impactful tools to drive success among your teams and in your business.
Plan now to join your colleagues for this educational and networking event as we connect in Indianapolis for the Corn Belt Seed Conference, November 14-16, 2023.
Select the link below to register now.

Bill Rancic

Jay Baer
We have an exciting program planned for you + the ag industry
(July 18, 2023) - ICIA invites you to bring your colleagues and join them in Indianapolis November 14-16, 2023.
Bill Rancic
Keynote Speaker Tuesday, November 14
After bursting on to the scene as NBC's first Apprentice, Bill Rancic has traveled to every part of the globe, sharing life experiences and business acumen with tens of thousands of leaders, businesses and organizations on a variety of important topics.
His expertise ranges from why some companies thrive in chaos -- and others don't -- to the leadership behaviors needed in a world beset by turbulence, uncertainty and dramatic change.
Jay Baer
Keynote Speaker Wednesday, November 15
Jay Baer is a customer experience and digital marketing pioneer, expert, advisor, researcher, and analyst. He has spent nearly 30 years helping the world's most iconic brands gain and keep more customers.
A 7th-generation entrepreneur, Jay has written six best-selling books, and founded five, multi-million dollar companies. He is also one of just two people in the world listed as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in two different knowledge categories: customer service and internet marketing.
You won't want to miss this dynamic event with outstanding keynotes, educational sessions, informative breakouts, and plenty of time for networking!