Meet the Speakers: The Future Is in the Room
The FEMA 2026 Marketing & Distribution Convention brings together industry experts and thought leaders to tackle the issues shaping agriculture, manufacturing and distribution.
From economic trends and autonomous technology to tariffs, insurance and risk management, this year鈥檚 speakers will offer insights you can take back to your business.
Alex Weber will kick off the convention with the Opening Breakfast Keynote, 鈥淭he Unstoppable You,鈥 on Wednesday, October 28, from 8:00鈥9:30 a.m. Weber鈥檚 energetic presentation will focus on personal and professional growth, resilience and reaching your full potential.
Patrick Luce and Jeremy Bess of Stantec Consulting Services will provide an Economic Outlook on Thursday, October 29, examining economic trends and market conditions affecting manufacturers, distributors and the agricultural equipment industry.
Technology takes center stage with Chris Hunsaker, Founder and CEO of Acuitus Ag, presenting 鈥淎g Autonomy鈥檚 鈥楽tate of the State鈥欌 on Wednesday, October 28. Hunsaker will explore the current state of autonomous agriculture and what may be ahead.
Michael Devereaux, Partner with Wipfli Advisory LLC, will bring tax, tariffs and technology together in 鈥淭ax, Tariffs & Technology: A Manufacturing Mashup, New Orleans Style鈥 on Wednesday, October 28. His session will examine how these issues intersect for today鈥檚 manufacturers.
The Sentry Insurance team, Matt Beigel, Trent Waltenberg and Bryant Hintz, will present 鈥淧rotecting Your Bottom Line: Smart Liability & Risk Management Solutions鈥 Wednesday, October 28. The session will cover product liability, safety inspections, property protection and resources available to FEMA members.
And there鈥檚 more! The convention will also feature sessions on equipment market trends and data, payments and cash flow, risk management and other topics important to today鈥檚 equipment businesses.
Additional details will be announced as the agenda is finalized.
The future is in the room. Will you be?
FEMA 2026 Marketing & Distribution Convention
October 27鈥29, 2026 | New Orleans Marriott