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Combining World-Class Education with Unparallel Industry Access As International President of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS), I am very excited to head to St. Louis Missouri, U.S. Feb. 21-24 for GEAPS 86th annual International Technical Conference and Exposition, also known as GEAPS Exchange. GEAPS is an international organization made up of grain handling and processing operations professionals around the world, and every year we gather to share knowledge and network with new contacts from across industry sectors.
GEAPS Exchange provides an opportunity to learn about emerging trends and technologies through education sessions and workshops, and to visit more than 350 solutions providers in more than 200,000 feet of exposition space. The Exchange is open to all industry professionals and we look forward to welcoming attendees from 23 countries this year. I think it is safe to say that wherever you are in the world, our industry is evolving at an amazing rate as we embrace new technology, and work to improve the safety and efficiency of our grain handling and processing operations. GEAPS Exchange combines industry-specific education designed to advance continual improvement in daily operations with the opportunity to meet with the suppliers that can provide the products,
services and technology for your business.
GEAPS Exchange provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the trends and issues facing our industry. This year’s education topics include: electrical safety in grain handling and processing facilities, drones and their use in the industry, dust explosion hazard assessment, contractor selection, safety and management and more.
GEAPS educational programs are developed by members and industry leaders to provide industry-wide insight, standards and best practices. As the Exchange continues to grow, GEAPS will be working to expand the education program to offer sessions focused on processing operations. The newlyformed Processing Continuing Education and Credentialing Committee will also be meeting during Exchange to establish core competencies that will define new processing distance education courses.
GEAPS is growing with a global focus, and we are excited by the immense potential of expanding our options for processing professionals. I hope you have an opportunity to join us in St. Louis for GEAPS Exchange. Not only can you make valuable connections across industry sectors that will help your business run more efficiently, but you can also be on the forefront of creating world-class educational offerings that help drive the industry on a global scale. See you in St. Louis! Jim Jundt
Pacific Ethanol Columbia LLC, International President, Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS)
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