2020 Virtual GTE set for Aug. 24-27

Registration now open for USSEC, SSGA conference

Everyone is looking forward to gathering together again as soon as possible, but until then, work must continue even in these uncertain times. That’s why the 2020 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Specialty Grains Conference (GTE) is going virtual.

The 2020 Virtual GTE will take place Aug. 24-27, and registration is now open.

The conference and trade show, a jointly held U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) event, is an opportunity for international buyers and U.S. exporters to build relationships. While this has been done in person for years, the eighth annual U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange and 17^th annual Specialty Grains Conference will be an online experience designed to allow those connections to continue to take place.

“Although we would love to be meeting and connecting in person with our soy family of associations, industry partners and customers, SSGA, in partnership with USSEC, is excited about the opportunity to put on the 2020 Virtual GTE this summer,” said Curt Petrich, SSGA board chair. “It is our hope that this unique, virtual format will allow all participants to discover new opportunities, efficiencies and benefits.”

More than 500 soy and grain industry leaders, buyers and suppliers are expected to attend and participate in the 2020 Virtual GTE. That includes 200 international buyers representing more than 50 countries.

“The U.S. Soy GTE is our global family meeting on the value and benefits of U.S. Soy,” SSGA Executive Director Eric Wenberg said. “SSGA is extremely proud to be a co-sponsor this year and welcomes all foreign customers to join and hear about the U.S. crop and, for SSGA especially, about traceability. The U.S. delivers food and premium soya with assurances of origin and quality through excellent identity-preserved programs.”

Besides USSEC and SSGA, the 2020 Virtual GTE currently has sponsorships from the United Soybean Board, American Soybean Association, Illinois Soybean Association, Iowa Soybean Association, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, North Dakota Soybean Council, Illinois Soybean Association, Ohio Soybean Association and Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board.

GTE organizers plan to return to an in-person conference and trade show again in 2021 but are excited about the prospects of this summer’s unique event.

Once you register, be sure to keep your eye open for more announcements, including exhibitors, presentations and other details, between now and Aug. 24.

For more information, go to the 2020 Virtual GTE website at: gte2020.org.