Next week, thousands of the country’s top corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum producers and representatives from leading agribusinesses will be in Anaheim, Calif. for the 2010 Commodity Classic, agriculture’s premier trade show and convention. You’ll want to attend and cover all of the action and news! We hope you have already registered and received your confirmation to participate in another exciting Commodity Classic! If you haven’t, please visit www.commodityclassic.com.
This is a once-a-year opportunity you do not want to miss! You will have interview access to decision makers at many top agriculture companies and organizations, in addition to being able to report on new products, technologies and services.
Confirmed Press Conferences (Anaheim Convention Center Level 2, Room 213D)
Thursday, March 4
12:00 noon – 12:20 p.m. NCGA
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. ASA
3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. BASF
4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. John Deere
Friday, March 5
7:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. United Soybean Board
8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Monsanto
8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Syngenta
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. U.S. Grains Council
1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. NAWG
Media Center (Anaheim Convention Center Level 2, Room 213A)
New Holland is presenting the Commodity Classic Media Center, which will be fully equipped with high-speed Internet access (wired and wireless), telephones, a fax machine, interview rooms and workstations to facilitate coverage of Commodity Classic.
Media Center Hours and Meals
Wednesday, March 3: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Breakfast served 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Lunch served 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 4: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Breakfast served 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Lunch served 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Friday, March 5: 5:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Breakfast served 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Lunch served 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 6: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Breakfast served 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Lunch served 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Highlights
Media-only trade show access: Thursday, March 4: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Anaheim Convention Center, Hall D)
Media Reception: Thursday, March 4: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Anaheim Convention Center, Level 2, Pacific Terrace)
General Session: Friday, March 5: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(Anaheim Convention Center, Level 3, Ballroom)
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will address the audience
Evening of Entertainment: Saturday, March 6: 8:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
(Anaheim Convention Center Arena)
Complementary Media Registration
Over 100 media representatives have confirmed their participation and have taken advantage of the exclusive complimentary registration offer. We are pleased to provide complimentary registration to working journalists and news broadcasters only. Spouses and family members must have paid registrations, as well as other company mangers, sales representatives and their spouses. To register, visit www.commodityclassic.com.
Housing
Please make housing reservations, changes and cancellations directly with the Commodity Classic hotels. To reach the Anaheim Marriott call (714) 750-8000, the Anaheim Hilton call (714) 750-4321, Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Disneyland Resort call (714) 740-2645 or Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort call (714) 750-1811.
We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim!
