NOTE: New Convention Days Are Now Monday & Tuesday

2025 NDGDA 112th Convention
& Industry Show has been scheduled for Monday & Tuesday, January 20th & 21st

We will update the information on this page as it is developed.


Exhibitor & Hospitality Hosts

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.


2025 Fargo Lodging Information (PDF)


Holiday Inn Fargo Reservations



Registration Opening 11/29/2024

Convention Registration Form (PDF)

Convention Online Registration


Convention Program

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Monday, January 20, 2025

11:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration, Holiday Inn - Atrium / Press Room
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Exhibitor setup
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Trade Show Opens - Great Hall
5:30 pm Hospitality Center Opens - Poolside
Evening Grain Company Socials & Dinners


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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

7:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration, Holiday Inn - Atrium / Press Room
8:00 amBuffet Breakfast in Trade Show - Great Hall
9:00 am - 11:00 amSpouse/Guest - Mezzanine Suites
Manicures - (advanced registration available here)
10:00 am - NoonBREAKOUT SESSION 1 - Harvest Hall
TOPIC: Dr. Markets and the Future of Co-ops in North Dakota
SPEAKER: Frayne Olson, NDSU-Director of Quentin Burdic Center for Cooperatives
TOPIC: Sustainability and the Commercial Grain Industry
SPEAKER: Mindy Montgomery, VP of ESG and Corporate Sustainability - CoBank
11:45 amSpouse/Guest Luncheon - In the Mezzanine
Great food and door prize drawings
12:00 NoonWalkaround Lunch in Trade Show - Great Hall
Variety of food types to choose from
1:30 pmTrade Show closes
1:30 pm - 3:30
Spouse/Guest - Mezzanine Suites
Painting Class (Register Here)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pmBREAKOUT SESSION 2 - Harvest Hall
TOPIC: Industry Affairs and the Election
SPEAKER: Mike Seyfert, President & CEO-National Grain & Feed Association
TOPIC: TBD
SPEAKER: TBD
4:00 pm

Annual Business Meeting - Dakota Hall
Elections
Reports
Resolutions
5:00 pmSocial Hour - Poolside
6:15 pmBanquet - Great Hall
Awards and Presentations
SPEAKER: Former Twins Broadcaster Dick Bremer
9:00 pmDance to The Johnny Holm Band
12:00 amConvention adjourns


Spouse / Guest Events

Stop by at registration to confirm your appointment.

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

Spouse / Guest Manicure - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Dates of future conventions to be determined.