NAEGA Conference in Nashville

The mission of the North American Export Grains Association is to promote and sustain the reliability of commercial agricultural exports. NAEGA is the global leader in shaping commercial solutions rooted in contractual expertise, commercial knowledge and industry innovation. The organization maintains a steadfast commitment to outcomes that are risk proportionate and science based.

It has bee my pleasure to photograph the annual NAEGA conference for 3 years now. This year’s program was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nashville, TN. After remarks from the leadership team, including Matt Hopkins and Alejandra Castillo, three Senior Advisors were recognized for their years of dedication and service. There was a brief board meeting to discuss the business of NAEGA. And finally, the Trade Outlook Program included a number of excellent speakers and panelists from the US and Canada. After the closing remarks, I had the pleasure of photographing a group photo of all attendees, a Board of Directors photo, and a variety of headshots for those who needed an update.

(Nikon Z9 x2 Nikkor Z 24-70 f2.8 II, Nikkor Z 70-180 f2.8, DJI Mini 3 Pro)

NAEGA Conference in Nashville

The mission of the North American Export Grains Association is to promote and sustain the reliability of commercial agricultural exports. NAEGA is the global leader in shaping commercial solutions rooted in contractual expertise, commercial knowledge and industry innovation. The organization maintains a steadfast commitment to outcomes that are risk proportionate and science based.

It has bee my pleasure to photograph the annual NAEGA conference for 3 years now. This year’s program was held in Nashville, TN. The evening before kicking off the annual meeting, a heart-warming Senior Advisor Dinner Reception was held at the NashHouse Southern Spoon & Saloon in honor of the three gentleman who have passed down their wisdom and knowledge over the years!

(Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 24-70 f2.8 II, Nikkor Z 70-180 f2.8, DJI Mini 3 Pro)

NAEGA Conference in Nashville

The mission of the North American Export Grains Association is to promote and sustain the reliability of commercial agricultural exports. NAEGA is the global leader in shaping commercial solutions rooted in contractual expertise, commercial knowledge and industry innovation. The organization maintains a steadfast commitment to outcomes that are risk proportionate and science based.

It has bee my pleasure to photograph the annual NAEGA conference for 3 years now. This year’s program was held in Nashville, TN…which is one of my favorite cities in the US. I had so much fun capturing the heart and soul of Nashville’s downtown music scene during some down time one evening!

(Nikon Zf, Nikkor Z 24-120 f4, DJI Mini 3 Pro)

National Ethanol Conference in Nashville – Day 3

What an honor it was for me to be invited back to photograph another National Ethanol Conference!!! This year’s NEC was held in Nashville, TN. As a destination event photographer, it’s always fun to explore new cities!

Day 3 was a half-day. But it had no breaks in the schedule. From the networking breakfast right through to the final presentation in the Grand Hall, it was a very full day! After wrapping up the final panel discussion, I backed up all the remaining images, packed up my gear, and headed to the airport. Once I was safely at my gate, I had time to edit the final batch of images and get them safely uploaded to the cloud. It was a long but rewarding three days of shooting!

The National Ethanol Conference (NEC) is the most widely attended executive-level conference for the ethanol industry. Past events have welcomed industry leaders from across the United States and 20 countries. Since 1996, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has built this annual event into the premier ethanol conference to attend for the latest, timely information on marketing, legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry. The RFA is the leading national trade association for America’s ethanol industry, driving growth in sustainable renewable fuels and bioproducts for a better future.

National Ethanol Conference in Nashville – Day 2

What an honor it was for me to be invited back to photograph another National Ethanol Conference!!! This year’s NEC was held in Nashville, TN. As a destination event photographer, it’s always fun to explore new cities!

Day 2 was jam packed with keynote presentations, panel discussions, scholarship winners, and networking! It was a long 12-hour day of non-stop shooting, injesting, culling, editing, and uploading images. My Nikon Z9 cameras just kept on ticking…and I did my best to keep up. Eventually, we wound the day down with live music, delicious food, and fun fellowship at the Nash Bash Reception!

The National Ethanol Conference (NEC) is the most widely attended executive-level conference for the ethanol industry. Past events have welcomed industry leaders from across the United States and 20 countries. Since 1996, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has built this annual event into the premier ethanol conference to attend for the latest, timely information on marketing, legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry. The RFA is the leading national trade association for America’s ethanol industry, driving growth in sustainable renewable fuels and bioproducts for a better future.

National Ethanol Conference in Nashville – Day 1

What an honor it was for me to be invited back to photograph another National Ethanol Conference!!! This year’s NEC was held in Nashville, TN.  As a destination event photographer, it’s always fun to explore new cities!

Day 1 was all about the covering the various receptions. First I had a sponsor’s reception with live music at the famous Ole Red on Broadway. Then it was on to the Women’s Leadership Reception at the beautiful (and supposedly haunted) Union Station. The reception for the PAC Auction in the Grand Hyatt had some great fundraising action. And finally, the main Welcome Reception was also held at the Grand Hyatt, with three talented violinists filling the hall with beautiful music.

The National Ethanol Conference (NEC) is the most widely attended executive-level conference for the ethanol industry. Past events have welcomed industry leaders from across the United States and 20 countries. Since 1996, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has built this annual event into the premier ethanol conference to attend for the latest, timely information on marketing, legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry. The RFA is the leading national trade association for America’s ethanol industry, driving growth in sustainable renewable fuels and bioproducts for a better future.