Ultimate Unofficial Guide to GEAPS Exchange 2023 in Kansas City
GEAPS Exchange 2023 will be held at Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO Sat, Feb 25, 2023 – Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Dave Tenney, Dan Sipko, and Drew Smith will be on hand at the Control Chief Booth 1117.
We’ll be showcasing our Locomotive Remote Control systems, and ready to help you improve efficiency and safety for your agricultural processing operation.
GEAPS EXCHANGE 2023 has a great schedule of educational presentations, speakers, and connection opportunities for others in the grain and agricultural industry.
GEAPS Event Map
Things to do near Kansas City while you are at GEAPS Exchange
While you’re at GEAPS Exchange 2023 in Kansas City, you may want to explore the rich heritage, culture, and amazing food that KC has to offer!
Best BBQ Joints in Kansas City
Museums and attractions:
Kansas City boasts a number of museums and attractions worth visiting.
At the top of the list is the American Royal Museum and Visitors Center
A Kansas City tradition since 1899, the American Royal is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to be the nation’s leader for food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. The American Royal provides opportunities for nearly half a million youth and adults from around the world to engage in high-quality events and experiences, including nationally competitive livestock shows, the world’s largest barbecue competition, regional and national equine shows, youth and professional rodeos, and elementary and secondary education outreach. Support from partners, members, and volunteers help the American Royal achieve its vision of a world where food and agriculture are celebrated, and all generations are committed to its future.
Other Museums and Attractions
Westport – The Oregon, California, Santa Fe trails crossed in this neighborhood, now known for it’s dining and night life. The historic district of Westport was known as the last vestige of civilization as trailblazers made their way west.
Fort Osage – In 1808, General William Clark oversaw the construction of Fort Osage, which was created as a military base in the recently acquired Louisiana Territory. The fort was meant to demonstrate to other countries that the United States was willing to use its military to defend its territory and to establish friendly relationships with Native Americans living in the area. The fort has been partially reconstructed and is open as a park for the public to visit.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
National Airline History Museum
Off the Beaten Path Attractions
There are some unusual things to see in Kansas City as well.
Leila’s Hair Museum
Kansas City Workhouse Graffiti Art
Subtropolis Underground Business Complex
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Architecture
If you are an interested in architecture,Kansas City has a number of beautiful and interesting buildings to visit.
Independence Temple
Sprint Center
Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City Virtual Architecture Tour
Tours
Let’s Roam Kansas City Tours and Scavenger Hunts
Shopping
GEAPS Exchange 2023 Schedule at a Glance
GEAPS Exchange has a rich schedule with multiple opportunities for education, training, and enrichment. For more information about the schedule and speakers, visit the GEAPS Exchange website.
Saturday, February 25
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. GEAPS Exchange Registration
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. GEAPS Exchange Educational Programming Committee (EPC)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. GEAPS Membership Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. GEAPS Chapter Resource Committee Meeting (CRC)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Mixer
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Get Acquainted Party
Sunday, February 26
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Fun Run/Walk
6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. GEAPS Exchange Registration
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Keynote Session
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Idea Exchange
11:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Expo Hall
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Station #1: Correct Installation and Troubleshooting of Mechanical Components
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Station #2: Your HR Help Desk: Ask the HR Pros (Before you hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete)
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Station #3: Application and Reliability of Combustible Dust Explosion Protection Solutions + Live Explosion Demonstration
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Station #4: Fall Protection Inspection
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Innovation Station #1: Belt Maintenance
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Innovation Station #2: Where Do We Go From Here? Understanding and Executing Your Role as a Leader During Times of Change and Uncertainty
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Innovation Station #3: Application and Reliability of Combustible Dust Explosion Protection Solutions + Live Explosion Demonstration
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Innovation Station #4: QR Code Technology
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. GEAPS Young Professionals
Monday, February 27
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GEAPS Exchange Registration
7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Exchange Futures Committee Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Panel Discussion: Maintenance and Reliability Panel
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Education Session: Fleet Safety – Are you prepared for a $22M lawsuit?
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Education Session: Silo Interstice Usage and Cautions
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Education Session: Develop the Rockstar Organization Everyone Wants to Work For
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Education Session: Moving to Predictive Maintenance to Improve Productivity
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Education Session: OSHA and NFPA Update
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Education Session: How to Say Something (When it Might Be Easier to Say Nothing at All)
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Education Session: Speed Drill through the Construction Project Cost Lifecycle
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Expo Hall Open
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Innovation Station #1: Screw Conveyor Maintenance On Your Schedule
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Innovation Station #2: Your HR Help Desk: Ask the HR Pros (Before you hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete)
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Innovation Station #3: How Intelligent Magnets Will Change the Way you Use Magnetic Separators in the Grain Production Process
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Innovation Station #4: Cloud Solutions to Automate Grain Inventory
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Station #1: Drag Conveyor Maintenance
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Station #2: Building and Growing Your Business through Leadership and Employee Development
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Station #3: Can you Automate Grain Dust Safety?
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovation Station #4: What Goes on Inside a Grain Bin
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Education Session: Creating Safety Leaders for Today and Tomorrow
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Education Session: How to Get the Most Production from your Bucket Elevators
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Education Session: Managing Worker Health Risks in Grain Handling Facilities – Some Simple Solutions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Education Session: Cleaning at High Capacity
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Education Session: Why Gear Reducers Fail – How to Select, Maintain & Properly Guard Gear Reducers
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: Practical Strategies to Reduce Stress, Prevent Burnout and Promote Overall Well-Being
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Education Session: Using Equilibrium Moisture Content in Managing Grains
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Education Session: Evaluating Safety Climate to Manage EHS Risk
Tuesday, February 28
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GEAPS Exchange Registration
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Education Session: Pulleys and Idlers
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Education Session: Cyber Secure Business
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Education Session: Using Energy Monitoring Data to Drive Continuous Improvement
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Education Session: How to Turn the Great Resignation into an Opportunity for Growth
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Education Session: The First Forgotten $ – Truck Probe Maintenance
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Education Session: Dust Explosions, Dryer Fires and Emergency Responders
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Education Session: Cultivating Culture, Culture Building Programs
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Education Session: Export 101
10:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Expo Hall Open
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Innovation Station #1: Dust Collector Troubleshooting
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Innovation Station #2: Your HR Help Desk: Ask the HR Pros (Before you hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete)
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Innovation Station #3: Hazard Monitoring
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Innovation Station #4: Outside Grain Storage: Avoid Tarp Failures & Maintain Grain Quality
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closing Celebration
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing Reception
Locomotive Remote Control Systems
Stop by on the exhibition floor and see Dan, Drew, and Dave from Control Chief at booth 1117. We would love to answer your questions and get to know you!
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