The Next Five Years is an executive conference focused on major shifts happening in the agricultural market place and how they will impact agriculture and consumers from the region to international market place. The focus is to not look at this growing season, nor to look at where agriculture and surrounding markets may be in the next ten years or more, but how things might change and how those impacts will change how we do business locally and globally.
Next 5 Years Conference
September 10, 2025 | Sanctuary Events Center
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Strategic Planning
The conference will focus on strategy and strategic planning for agribusinesses with a combination of thought provoking speakers and discussion, each of which will be followed by time for leadership team and boards to discuss how the topics presented may impact their business or segment with the help of guided questions.
Position for Success
This conference is designed to be a major component of any organizations strategy review as they look at the market changes and how they should adapt and change to position themselves for success in the ``Next Five Years``.
Who Should Attend
This conference will benefit executive level staff and board leadership with agricultural companies, non-profits, government, and academia.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
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Erin Heitkamp
VP of Supply Chain Development | Gevo
Jacob L. Shapiro
Director of Research | The Bespoke Group
John Newton
Executive Head | Terrain
Vance Crowe
Founder | Legacy Interviews
Schedule
What Sets N5Y Apart?
- 360 Degree Conversations™:
Every session combines expert presentations, Q&A, and guided table discussions—ensuring you actively engage, share insights, and leave with actionable strategies. - Action-Oriented Outcomes:
Walk away with practical ideas you can implement within 24 hours. - Unmatched Networking:
Build relationships with the region’s most influential ag leaders and join a post-conference reception for deeper connections.
2025 Program
- Blinding Chaos – Vance Crowe, Legacy Interviews: Leading through change
- Geopolitics – Jacob Shapiro, Cognitive Investments: Global trends impacting ag markets
- The Big Shrink – John Newton, TerrainAg Economists: Adapting to shifting population and demand
- The Future of Sustainability – Erin Heitkamp, GEVO
- Industry Panel – Farmers and other ag industry perspectives
Facilitator
Steve Olson, Steve Olson Consulting, LLC (SOC), has a 35+ year career in food and agriculture that includes 19 years as chief executive for five poultry organizations. His consulting firm helps leaders, teams, organizations, and industry sectors make future-focused decisions positively impacting their stakeholders. He specializes in moving organizations forward by facilitating strategic planning, priority-setting, designing and facilitating conference agendas, keynote speaking, workshops that enhance the audience’s experience by tapping into their knowledge. For more information, email Steve@SteveOlsonConsulting.com or visit SteveOlsonConsulting.com; and LinkedIn.
REGISTRATION
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE*
REGISTRATION FOR 1 PERSON
$225/person
- ➊ Access to conference
- ➋ Complimentary lunch
- ➌ Invite to post-conference reception * Early bird registration fee of $225 is good through August 21. After August 21, the registration increases to $275.
Conference Venue
Sanctuary Events Center
The 2025 Next 5 Years Conference will be held at The Sanctuary Events Center, located at 670 4th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.