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Opening Session

New! Opening General Session, Awards, and Keynote Speaker Jack Uldrich, Global Futurist
Monday, October 19
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Monday morning it’s down to business with an impressive opening session including updates on how AACC International is looking forward in the advancement of grain science, honoring members who have made significant contributions to the field of grain science, and the presenting of several of the society awards. This session will include global futurist, author, and speaker Jack Uldrich.

“The Big AHA: How to Future-Proof Your Business Against Tomorrow’s Transformational Trends, Today”

Jack Uldrich
Global Futurist, Speaker, Author

The greatest change in the near future will be the rate of change itself—it is accelerating. In this enlightening, energetic, entertaining and educational session, global futurist Jack Uldrich will share insights from his new book (Business as Unusual: The Big AHA) and guide participants through a conversation about how industry leaders can future-proof themselves—and organizations—against “the tides of tomorrow.” Among just a few of the topics Uldrich will discuss are:

  • How individuals can become more aware of transformational change and then use this awareness to improve business outcomes
  • Why humility will be integral to future success
  • How taking small actions—and some risks—may very well be the smartest and safest thing AACCI leaders can do to position themselves and their organizations for future success

Jack Uldrich is a well-recognized author of 11 books, including a number of award-winning best sellers. He is a frequent speaker on technology, change management, and leadership and has addressed hundreds of corporations, associations, and not-for-profit organizations on five continents. He regularly makes television appearances on the Science Channel’s “FutureScape” program and the Discovery Channel show “Inside Out,” and is a frequent guest on major media outlets, including CNN, CNBC and National Public Radio. Jack is also an ongoing contributor on emerging technologies and future trends for a number of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired magazine and BusinessWeek.

Jack is a former naval intelligence officer and Defense Department official. He previously served as the director of the Minnesota Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning. His most recent book is Foresight 20/20: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow and his forthcoming book is Business as Unusual: How to Future-Proof Yourself Against Tomorrow’s Transformational Trends, Today.