Mark your calendar for the Summer Showcase event, brought to you through a partnership between the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City.
Program Highlights
Summer Showcase: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Panel discussions and newsmakers covering: Innovation in Agriculture; Ag Market Insights; Rural Health and Wellbeing
Summer Social: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Continue the conversations during the Summer Social featuring networking, awards and industry recognition with broadcasters, agribusiness leaders and ag marketers from across the region.
Interested in a sponsorship?
Contact Cindy Cunningham, NAFB Industry Engagement Director, at ccunningham@nafb.com
Afternoon Newsmakers.
Industry Connections.
Summer Networking.
Join the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City for the 2026 Summer Showcase — an afternoon of timely agricultural insights, expert discussions and industry networking, followed by a summer social hour celebrating the people and partnerships driving agriculture forward.
Held at the iconic American Royal, the Summer Showcase will feature conversations on innovation, markets, health and the future of agriculture with leading regional experts from the ag industry.
Event Details
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
American Royal
1701 American Royal Ct.
Kansas City, Missouri
Schedule
- 1:00 – 1:10 p.m. | Welcome & Introductions
- 1:10 – 2:00 p.m. | Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- 2:00 – 2:10 p.m. | American Royal Update
- 2:10 – 3:00 p.m. | Markets Panel
- 3:00 – 3:20 p.m. | Break & Media Interviews
- 3:20 – 3:30 p.m. | NAFB Foundation Update
- 3:30 – 4:20 p.m. | Health & Agriculture
- 4:20 – 4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Summer Social Hour
Following the afternoon program, attendees are invited to stay for the Summer Social Hour, featuring special recognitions including the introduction of the Council’s newest class of Young Leaders and the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award.
Whether you are involved in broadcasting, agribusiness, communications or agricultural leadership, the Summer Showcase offers valuable insights, meaningful connections and a unique opportunity to engage with agriculture’s trusted voices.
