2024 NDGDA 111th Convention
& Industry Show has been scheduled for Sunday & Monday, January 14th & 15th
Please note the convention has been shortened to two days in 2024 and adjustments in the schedule will be made for the annual meeting and election of directors.
2024 Fargo Lodging Information (PDF)
The following information is for the 2023 convention.
Details of the 2024 convention will be updated at a later date.
Convention Registration Form (PDF)
Convention Online Registration
Convention Program
* | Sunday, January 15, 2023 | |
| 11:00 am - 6:00 pm | Registration, Holiday Inn - Atrium / Press Room | |
| Noon - 3:00 pm | Exhibitor setup | |
| 3:00 pm | Trade Show Opens - NFL games on TVs/Screens - Great Hall | |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception in Trade Show - Great Hall | |
| 5:30 pm | Hospitality Center Opens - Poolside | |
| Evening | Grain Company Socials & Dinners | |
| * | Monday, January 16, 2023 | |
| 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | Registration, Holiday Inn - Atrium / Press Room | |
| 8:00 am | Buffet Breakfast in Trade Show - Great Hall | |
| 9:00 am - 11:00 pm | Spouse/Guest - Mezzanine Suites Manicures - (advanced registration available below) | |
| Spouse/Guest - Mezzanine Suites Stained Glass Class - (advanced registration available below) - Limited to class of 15 | ||
| 10:00 am - Noon | BREAKOUT SESSION 1 - Harvest Hall | |
| TOPIC: Effects of Recent Economic Changes on Grain Industry SPEAKER: Dave Juday, Founder & Principal - The Juday Group | ||
| TOPIC: Weather Outlook for 2023 SPEAKER: John Baranick, Ag Meteorologist - DTN | ||
| 11:45 am | Spouse/Guest Luncheon - Dakota Hall Great food and door prize drawings | |
| 12:00 Noon | Walkaround Lunch in Trade Show - Great Hall Variety of food types to choose from | |
| 1:30 pm | Trade Show closes | |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Spouse/Guest - Mezzanine Suites Manicures - (advanced registration available below) | |
| Spouse/Guest - Mezzanine Suites Stained Glass Class - (advanced registration available below) - Limited to class of 15 | ||
| 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm | BREAKOUT SESSION 2 - Harvest Hall | |
| TOPIC: Basics of Board Governance SPEAKER: Frayne Olson, Director - NDS Quentin Burdick Center for Coops | ||
| TOPIC: What Has Happened to the Agribusiness Insurance Market SPEAKER: Scott Aukes, President - Assured Partners Agribusiness | ||
| 5:00 pm | Social Hour - Poolside | |
| 6:15 pm | Banquet - Great Hall Awards and Presentations | |
| ENTERTAINMENT: Comedian John DeBoer | ||
| 9:00 pm | Dance to The Johnny Holm Band | |
| * | Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | |
| 8:15 am | Annual Business Meeting - Embassy Rooms Elections Reports Resolutions | |
| 10:00 am | Brunch - Great Hall | |
| 11:30 am | Convention adjourns |
Hotel Reservations /
Other Lodging
Holiday Inn - Fargo
Holiday Inn Express
Other Lodging
The Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide an UBER discount between hotels during the convention. To receive $10 off your ride, visit https://r.uber.com/ruSEUKyhq9P and claim your voucher. Rides only valid Sunday, January 15 from 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM and Monday, January 16 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM. No personal use. If you need assistance with Uber, please visit the hotel desk to speak with a guest associate.