UnitedAg set for April annual meeting

Agricultural trade association UnitedAg will host its 44th annual meeting April 9-11 in Napa, Calif.
Agricultural trade association UnitedAg will host its 44th annual meeting April 9-11 in Napa, Calif.
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Agricultural trade association UnitedAg will host its 44th annual meeting April 9-11 in Napa, Calif.

The three-day event has a focus on collaboration and networking, according to a news release. UnitedAg said the event’s attendance will include over 300 representatives from member organizations, partners and other influential leaders in agriculture.

Keynote speakers include Chris Barton, founder and creator of Shazam, and Jose Hernandez, entrepreneur, farmer and author, according to the release.

Other speakers include:

  • Mark C. Nielsen, partner at Groom Law Group.
  • Jeff Aiello, CEO for ValleyPBS.
  • Louie A. Brown Jr., partner at Kahn Soares & Conway LLP.
  • Jayson Welter, general counsel for UnitedAg.
  • Michael Marsh, president and CEO of National Council of Agricultural Employers.
  • Christopher Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics.
  • Kirti Mutatkar, president and CEO for UnitedAg.

For more information, visit unitedagconference.org.

 

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