Elizabeth Edwards Day 2 | Disrupt to Innovate: Transforming the Swine Industry Elizabeth Edwards is a Communication Research & Engagement Strategist whose work redefines the science of communication, influence, and persuasion. As the founder of Volume PR and Engagement Science Lab, Edwards dedicated the last 25 years to improving professional and personal communication with the…
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Dr. Jayson Lusk Day 2 | Disrupt to Innovate: Transforming the Swine Industry Dr. Jayson Lusk is the vice president and dean of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University. He leads the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies: OSU Extension and OSU Ag Research. He is a food and agricultural economist who studies what we eat…
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Christine McCracken Day 1 | Preparing for the Future: Global Protein Update Christine McCracken is the Executive Director of Animal Protein at Rabobank, where she leads the North American pork and poultry team within RaboResearch. In this role, she provides timely analysis on issues of strategic importance to the global protein industry. Christine is…
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Banks Baker Day 2 | Disrupt to Innovate: Transforming the Swine Industry (Panel) Banks Baker is the Global Director of Product Sustainability for PIC. He supports PIC’s genetic improvement and gene editing as a way to continually improve animal agriculture and provide holistic benefits across the value chain, including improved animal welfare, reduced greenhouse gas emissions,…
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Patrick Leddin, PhD Day 2 | Are You Ready to Disrupt the Status Quo? Patrick Leddin, PhD, has over three decades of leadership experience spanning military, corporate, and academic roles. His longstanding relationship with FranklinCovey includes serving as a 4DX Regional Practice Leader, Senior Delivery Consultant, and Director of Strategic Partnerships. He played a pivotal…
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Karen Hildebrand, PhD Day 1 | The Intersection of Geopolitics, Innovation, and Protein Production Karen Hildebrand, PhD is a 4th generation farmer and a leader in applying data science and AI to transform the agriculture industry. Growing up on her family’s farm, she brings a unique blend of practical farming experience and advanced technical…
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