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Join Agribusiness Council of Indiana and the Indiana Crop Improvement Association for a dynamic and inspiring session designed to empower and connect women across the agriculture industry! The event kicks off with an energizing keynote on the future of work and the power of AI, followed by interactive wellness and leadership sessions, guided networking over lunch, and thoughtful discussions led by successful women leaders. With movement breaks, make-and-take activities, and engaging vendor experiences throughout the day, attendees will leave with fresh ideas and meaningful connections. This is a great opportunity to learn, connect and grow with other women in agribusiness - plus, it's your chance to meet our new president & CEO, Melissa Rekeweg!
Details:
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ritz Charles
12156 N Meridian St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Vendors:
Explore more than just leadership at this Women IN Agribusiness event! Visit with our featured vendors throughout the day to discover products, services, and resources that support your personal and professional growth. Make time to connect, shop, and be inspired by the women behind these businesses.
The Folk Method
Love Links by Rae Permanent Jewelry
Garish Gal Boutique
Jolene Broad Photography - Headshots
Resurrection Health
Agenda:
Registration & Welcome
Opening Keynote: Technology and the Future of Work
Elizabeth Fastiggi, Chief Product Officer, Idealyst Innovation
In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, volatility and uncertainty have become the norm. How can you lean into headwinds and navigate through them to your advantage? Artificial intelligence can serve as a force multiplier—expanding our span of control, enhancing decision-making, and increasing operational resilience. In this presentation, we will examine how AI empowers producers and agribusiness leaders to navigate complexity with greater confidence and agency.
Networking Break
Workday Wellness: Making the Most of Your Day
Janelle Pattengale, RN
Lunch & Connection Circles
Movement Break
Leadership and Influence for Women: What I Wish I Knew
Moderator: Liz Pestow, CEO, DELMAR Software Development
Panelists:
Ashley Fischer, Marketing Communications Manager, Beck's
Natalie Markle, President & CEO, The CISCO Companies
Jill Zeller, Product Marketing Leader, Corteva Agriscience
A panel of accomplished women from diverse fields share the lessons, insights, and pivotal moments that shaped their leadership journeys. This discussion invites honest reflection on challenges faced, victories earned, and growth achieved along the way. Attendees will gain practical strategies for navigating career advancement, negotiating with confidence, and climbing the professional ladder with purpose and influence.
Networking Break
Cultivating Opportunity: Women Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Melissa Rekeweg, President & CEO, Agribusiness Council of Indiana
Sarah Simpson, Senior Director of Public Policy, Indiana Soybean Alliance
Christy Wright, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana
The future of agriculture demands fresh thinking - and women leaders are stepping up to drive that change. This discussion spotlights women who are breaking barriers, building influence and mentoring the next generation of ag leaders.
Registration:
Registration for this session of Women IN Agribusiness takes place on the 2025 Corn Belt Seed & Grain Conference website. There is no need to register for the conference to attend this session, simply select ACI Women IN Ag from the menu.
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