NORTH ASIAN
MARKETING CONFERENCE
Pullman Da Nang Beach Resort
Da Nang, Vietnam
May 21-23, 2025
On behalf of the wheat producers of the United States, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is pleased to present a distinguished panel of subject matter experts and thought leaders offering perspectives on the dynamic global trade environment and provide information to help the milling industry address regional challenges and opportunities. Speakers will cover trends affecting freight logistics, environmental sustainability, wheat food consumption and nutrition, and an outlook on world and U.S. wheat crops in 2025 and beyond.
SPEAKER PANELS
Guest Speakers
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Ken Eriksen
Managing Member and Strategic Advisor
Polaris Analytics & Consulting
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Wei Jun Chua
Biofuels Analyst
S&P Global Commodity Insights, Singapore
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Candace Roper
Chief Representative
CoBank Singapore Representative Office
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Dr. Senay Simsek
Professor and Department Head, Dean’s Chair in Food Science
Purdue University
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In-Suk Song
Chief Executive Officer
Daehan Flour Mills, South Korea
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Shawn Thiele
Associate Director and Flour Milling and Grain Processing Specialist
IGP Institute
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Chan-Hyun Yang
Senior Vice President
Pan Ocean Co., Ltd., South Korea
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Sae-Hoon Youk
Procurement Team Manager
Sajo-Dongaone, South Korea
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Takaya Kuji
Deputy General Manager, Food Business Division
Show Sangyo, Japan
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Jyh-Ming Chang
General Manager
Thai-Ho Flour Mill Co., Ltd., Taiwan
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Yi-Hong Chen, PhD
Deputy Director
China Grain Products Research and Development Institute, Taiwan
Growers and Commission Leaders
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Clark Hamilton
USW Chairman and Wheat Grower
Ririe, Oregon
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Jim Pellman
USW Vice Chairman and Wheat Grower
McClusky, North Dakota
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Casey Chumrau
Chief Executive Officer
Washington Grain Commission
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Justin Gilpin
Chief Executive Officer
Kansas Wheat
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Amanda Hoey
Chief Executive Officer
Oregon Wheat Commission
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Britany Marchant
Executive Director
Idaho Wheat Commission
Grain Merchandisers
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Kurt Haarmann
Chief Commercial Officer
Columbia Grain International LLC
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Brian Liedl
Director of Merchandising
United Grain Corporation
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Jordan Van Zante
Senior Merchandiser
Pacificor LLC
U.S. Wheat Associates
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Vince Peterson
President
Arlington, Virginia
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Joe Sowers
Regional Vice President, South and Southeast Asia
Singapore
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Steve Mercer
Vice President of Communications
Arlington, Virginia
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Dong-Chan “Channy” Bae
Country Director
Seoul, South Korea
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Yi-I Huang
Country Director
Taipei, Taiwan
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Kazunori “Rick” Nakano
Country Director
Tokyo, Japan