Barchart Roadshow Series - Shakopee, Minnesota
About this Event
Step Into The Winner's Circle.
Barchart is proud to host an exclusive, half-day event for grain merchandisers, originators, and buyers who want to move faster, think sharper, and stay ahead of the market.
The Grain Merchandising & Technology Roadshow brings you inside The Winner's Circle — a focused, high-impact experience that blends real-world market insight with practical technology you can put to work immediately. Hear directly from industry experts and peers, see live demonstrations of Barchart's latest tools and workflows, and walk through real use cases across grain merchandising — from analyzing markets to executing day-to-day decisions with confidence.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Buffet & Networking
🕑: 01:00 PM
Welcome to The Winner's Circle
Host: Andrew Ward, Barchart
Info: Hear from Barchart's Head of Commodities, Andrew Ward, as he welcomes attendees to our Summer Roadshow Series.
🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
From Market Noise to Market Clarity
Host: Will Osnato, Barchart
Info: Markets are moving faster and becoming more complex. Cut through the noise and zero in on what actually drives decisions. We'll explore how to connect futures, basis, spreads, and global market drivers into a more streamlined, actionable workflow — plus a look back at the past year in cmdtyView and the updates shaping how merchandisers work today.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Modern Grain Merchandising Workflows in Action
Host: Ashley Koenig, Barchart
Info: What does a high-performing merchandising operation actually look like today? A "day in the life" walkthrough using modern tools and integrated workflows — from tracking positions and managing contracts to analyzing markets and reacting in real time.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
AI in Commodities: From Hype to Real Use Cases
Host: Kevin McNew, Quantum Hedging
Info: AI is everywhere — but how does it actually fit into grain merchandising today? Practical applications, including how cmdtyView's integrated AI can accelerate research, uncover insights, and support faster decision-making, with live examples across data, markets, and workflows.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking Reception
Info: Continue conversations from the sessions, connect with speakers, and build relationships with peers across the grain industry.
🕑: 05:00 PM
Horse Racing
Info: Sessions close and the gates open. Live thoroughbred racing kicks off at 5:00 PM. Continue conversations with speakers and peers from the day.
Where is it happening?
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