The big announcement at the Ag Media Summit today was a new major agricultural trade show to take place in 2010.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced AG CONNECT Expo, “a new international agriculture event that will showcase the latest industry innovations, products and technology and offer access to leading industry experts worldwide.” The inaugural Expo is slated for January 12-15, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
“Agriculture today is global and dynamic,” said AEM President Dennis Slater. “Industry professionals want access to the best information and the best people possible, without boundaries. That’s why the member companies of AEM felt the perfect time to initiate AG CONNECT Expo is now.”
Charlie O’Brien, AEM Vice President Agricultural Services, explained that the data supports this effort. “Research reveals that producers and other industry professionals really want more substantive discussions with industry leaders and to learn more about how agriculture around the world will affect their businesses,” O’Brien said.
Listen to Chuck’s interview with Dennis here: ams-aem-slater.mp3
Listen to Chuck’s interview with Charlie here: ams-aem-obrien.mp3
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