Friday, July 25, 2025
9:00 AMWelcome & Vendor Networking
10:30 AM - 10:45 AMOpening Remarks with Todd Drake, CEO of Balance4ward
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMMarket Outlook: Navigating What's Ahead with Lee McGlamary, MP Agrilytics
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMNetworking Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMKeynote Presentation: Championship Mindset with Coach John Cook
1:45 PM - 2:15 PMBreakout Session 1
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMBreakout Session 2
3:15 PM - 3:45 PMBreakout Session 3
4:00 PMHotel Room Check-In
4:30 PMSocial & Cocktail Hour
5:30 PM - 6:30 PMBalance4ward Vision with Todd Drake, CEO of Balance4ward
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMPrime Rib Dinner
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMLive Entertainment: Paul Bogart Band

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Dr. Alfredo DiCostanzo — University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Maximize Your Consultant: Stop Paying for Advice - Start Paying for Results

Dr. Jessica Sperber — University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Optimizing Feed Yard Closeouts: The Role of Management and Growth Technologies on Cattle Performance and Carcass Quality

Dr. Robin Falkner — Elanco Animal Health

Calf Starts Done Right: Small Changes, Big Impact on Health & Risk

Jeff Kaprelian — KAPCO Futures

The Grain Game: Mastering Protection and Profits in Your Operation

Todd Fitzgerald — Leadership Resources

Say It Like You Mean It: Feedback & Conversations That Drive Results