Day 1 Presentations | May 21, 2025
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Economic Situation and Consideration for North Asia
Presented by Ken Eriksen, Managing Member, Strategic Advisor for Polaris Analytics & Consulting
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Global Wheat Supply and Demand
Presented by Joe Sowers, Regional Vice President, South and Southeast Asia for U.S. Wheat Associates
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A Treasured Partnership
Presented by Vince Peterson, President and CEO for U.S. Wheat Associates
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Japan Market Outlook
Presented by Takaya Kuji, Deputy General Manager, Food Business Division for Showa Sangyo, Japan
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South Korea Market Outlook
Presented by Sae-Hoon Youk, Procurement Team Manager for Sajodongaone Co., Ltd., South Korea
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Taiwan Market Outlook
Presented by Yii Huang, Country Director for U.S. Wheat Associates
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Traditional Chinese Pastries in Taiwan
Presented by Yi-Hong Chen, Deputy Director for China Grain Products Research and Development Institute, Taiwan
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Hard Red Winter Update
Justin Gilpin, Chief Executive Officer for Kansas Wheat Commission
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Soft White Wheat Production
Day 2 Presentations | May 22, 2025
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U.S. Transportation Situation Update
Presented by Ken Eriksen, Managing Member, Strategic Advisor for Polaris Analytics & Consulting
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U.S. & Global Biofuels Outlook
Presented by Wei Jun Chua, Biofuels Analyst, S&P Global Commodity Insights, Singapore
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Benefits of Wheat Proteins & Positioning Wheat Proteins for the Future
Presented by Senay Simsek, PhD, Professor and Head Dean’s Chair in Food Science, Department of Food Science, Purdue University
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Life Cycle Analysis of U.S. Wheat Production
Presented by Steve Mercer, Vice President of Communications, U.S. Wheat Associates
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Market Changes and Predictions for Flour Milling
Presented by Shawn Thiele, Associate Director and Flour Milling and Grain Processing Specialist, IGP Institute