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June 2010 Purchasing Seminar Program


Seminar Program Book

This 278-page program book is an indispensable part of the Purchasing Seminar and serves as an invaluable reference source throughout the year. Speakers' slides, charts and biographies are included. Click the cover to see a sample of last year's book.


DRESS: Business casual attire is appropriate for all sessions and evening events.


Sunday, June 6, 2010

    Optional Session – Ballroom, Salon III
    Fundamentals of Market Behavior
    Chris Morley
    Senior Vice-president
    Global Risk Management Corp.

    6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception – Poolside

Monday, June 7, 2010

6:30 – 8:00 Breakfast – Rooftop

Welcoming Remarks
Mark Sabo
President
Sosland Publishing Co.

Global Food Industry Issues

World Wheat Market Overview
Steve Freed
Vice-president of Research
ADM Investor Services, Inc.

Corn, Feed Grains and Millfeed
Corey Dencklau
Director of Grain Products
Gavilon, LLC

10:15 - 10:30 BREAK

Weather Forecast for Grains
Drew Lerner
President
World Weather, Inc.

Grains Panel
Moderator: Josh Sosland, Milling & Baking News
Panelists:
Steve Freed, ADM Investor Services, Inc.
Paul Meyers, Connell
Matt Beeson, Beeson & Associates, Inc.

12:00 – 1:30 LUNCH

Sweeteners
Joe Rouvlo
McKeany-Flavell

Shortening
Paul Meyers
Vice-president of Commodity Analysis
Connell

Shortening Panel
Moderator: Josh Sosland, Milling & Baking News
Panelists:
Matt Beeson, Beeson & Associates, Inc
Paul Meyers, Connell
Brian Harris, Global Risk Management Corp.
Steve Freed, ADM Investor Services, Inc.

BREAK

Breakout Session I

Analysis of Dairy Products
Mary Keough Ledman
Principal
Keough Ledman Associates, Inc.

Market for Cocoa

Market for Nuts
Bobby Tankersly
Senior Vice-president of Industrial Sales
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Beef/Pork/Poultry
Scott Brown
Assistant Professor
Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute
University of Missouri - Columbia

Breakout Session II

Market for Eggs
Richard Broad
Vice-president
Bender-Goodman Co., Inc.

Market for Spices
Stan Gorski
President
Van de Vries Spice Corporation

Market for Fruits
Derek Klein
Sales Manager
Massey Fair

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Buffet - Ballroom

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast - Rooftop

Consumer Dynamics and Changes in Consumption

Forecast for U.S. Economy

BREAK

Energy Supply and Demand


Washington and Legislative Update