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

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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


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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 pmBREAKOUT 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


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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.

Exhibitors / Hospitality Hosts

(as of 12/28/22)


Information was mailed out to Hospitality Hosts and Exhibitors in late September.

If you want to be added to our mailing list for exhibit and hospitality information, please contact Odie Scheel at 701-235-4184.



Spouse / Guest Events

Stop by at registration to confirm your appointment / class reservation.

There will be a waiting list available on-site Sunday.

Spouse / Guest Manicure - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Morning - Stained Glass Class - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Afternoon - Stained Glass Class - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM


Dates of future conventions to be determined.