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Washington-Oregon 2026 Wheat Growers Convention

Convention Schedule

Three days of sessions, speakers, committee meetings, and networking for Washington wheat producers and industry partners.

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Day One

November 17

Day Two

November 18

Day Three

November 19

November 17, 2025 Arrival & Opening Day

Strategic sessions, exhibitor setup, and the opening welcome reception.

Morning

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

WAWG Strategic Session on Political Influence

Invitation-based working session for WAWG leadership and committee leads.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Exhibitor Setup

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch

For Strategic Session participants.

Afternoon

1:00 – 5:00 PM

Registration Open

3:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Opens

3:30 – 4:30 PM

Welcome Reception with Exhibitors

5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Closes

Evening

5:00 PM

15×40 Group Orientation Meeting

5:30 – 7:30 PM

"Past, Present & Future" Dinner

By invitation only

8:30 – 10:00 PM

Wish You Were Beer Social

Hospitality rooms

November 18, 2025 Main Convention Day

Opening session, committee meetings, annual business meeting, and the Washington Wheat Foundation Dinner & Auction.

Morning

7:00 AM

Registration Opens

8:00 – 9:30 AM

Opening General Session

Speaker: Ray Starling

9:30 – 11:30 AM

WAWG Committee Sessions

All standing committees meet concurrently. See committee assignments for room locations.

Afternoon

12:00 – 2:15 PM

Luncheon Session

Speaker: Jolene Brown

2:30 – 3:00 PM

Break with Exhibitors

3:00 – 4:30 PM

Resolution & Annual Business Meeting

Open to all registered members. Resolutions adopted here guide WAWG's advocacy priorities for the coming year.

4:30 – 5:30 PM

Appetizers with Exhibitors

5:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Closes

Evening

5:30 PM

WWF Silent Auction Items on Display

6:00 – 6:30 PM

Social Hour

6:30 – 9:30 PM

Washington Wheat Foundation Dinner & Auction

Proceeds support WWF programs benefiting Washington wheat farmers and research.

9:30 PM – Midnight

Hospitality Room

November 19, 2025 Education & Awards Day

Breakfast and lunch keynote sessions, educational breakout workshops, and the WAWG President's Awards Dinner.

Morning

7:00 AM

Registration Opens

8:00 – 9:30 AM

Opening General Session

Speaker: Ray Starling

9:30 – 11:30 AM

WAWG Committee Sessions

All standing committees meet concurrently. See committee assignments for room locations.

Afternoon

12:00 – 2:15 PM

Luncheon Session

Speaker: Jolene Brown

2:30 – 3:00 PM

Break with Exhibitors

3:00 – 4:30 PM

Resolution & Annual Business Meeting

Open to all registered members. Resolutions adopted here guide WAWG's advocacy priorities for the coming year.

4:30 – 5:30 PM

Appetizers with Exhibitors

5:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Closes

Evening

5:30 PM

WWF Silent Auction Items on Display

6:00 – 6:30 PM

Social Hour

6:30 – 9:30 PM

Washington Wheat Foundation Dinner & Auction

Proceeds support WWF programs benefiting Washington wheat farmers and research.

9:30 PM – Midnight

Hospitality Room