Featured Speakers

Opening Keynote Speaker

Leigh Brown

Disruption Navigator • Keynote Speaker • Strategic Guide

Next is Now!

How to move forward when disruption, doubt, and discomfort hit all at once.

"In this powerful, energizing session, Leigh shares how to regain trust, navigate challenges with calm confidence, and lead forward—even when the world feels upside down. With her signature mix of humor, heart, and real-world grit, you’ll walk away with the tools (and the fire) to thrive through anything."

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Closing Keynote Speaker

Dr. Mark Dotzour

Real Estate Economist

Economic Update for the Real Estate Market

Understand the landscape of today's economy and its impact on the real estate market. Dr. Dotzour toolkit of economic information helps audiences make good business decisions.

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Featured Ag Economist

Jackson Takach

Chief Economist and Vice President of Strategy, Research, and Analytics at Farmer Mac

Land in Motion: The Ag Economy’s Impact on Farmland Values and Lending

As global trade routes shift and domestic farm incomes fluctuate, the agricultural economy is entering a new phase of transition. Join Jackson Takach, Chief Economist at Farmer Mac, for a data-driven exploration of how macroeconomic forces, interest rate cycles, and lending trends are shaping the value of farmland across the U.S. This session will unpack the latest insights from national surveys, USDA forecasts, and proprietary indices to help land professionals understand where the market is headed—and how to position themselves for success.

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