ACI is hitting the road and hosting a series of regional meetings around the state! Our hope is that these meetings will facilitate grassroots communication between ACI members, allow members to hear from state and local elected officials and local agencies, and give members information on a range of topics pertinent to your organizations and specific to your region. This meeting is not just for ACI members, and, while some of the content is regional, you don't need to be from the area to attend.  Please make plans to join us, and invite your agribusiness contacts, too!

This meeting is free to attend, but registration is required to get an accurate count for lunch.

You can expect:

ACI & Policy Update
ACI President and CEO Melissa Rekeweg

State Agency Panel

Don Lamb, Director, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Matt Pearson, Fertilizer Administrator, Office of the Indiana State Chemist
Kyle Shipman, DVM, Indiana State Board of Animal Health
Indiana’s agricultural agencies play a central role in shaping the business environment for agribusinesses across the state. In this panel, leaders from key state agencies will share updates on current priorities, emerging challenges, and the policy and regulatory trends influencing Indiana agriculture.

Attendees will hear directly from agency leadership about the state of the industry, shifts they are watching, and guidance for navigating an evolving landscape. 

2026 Legislative Session Recap
Rep. Chris May
1816 Public Affairs
The 2026 legislative session may be over, but the policy work shaping Indiana’s future is already underway. Join 1816 Public Affairs and Representative Chris May for a candid discussion on the most consequential issues from this year’s session and what ACI members should be preparing for as attention turns to 2027.

This panel will break down emerging themes in state policy, including the growing role of local government decisions on land use, the rapid expansion of data centers, and other developments that directly influence Indiana’s agribusiness landscape.

Lunch and Networking