2025 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, Mon, Oct 20th, 2025 @ 3:00 PM Accelevents

Monday
20 Oct
4:00 PM
(CDT)
Meet Me at the Dialogue Welcome and Networking Reception
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel
Networking Event
90 Minutes
This exciting networking event, complemented by hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and an inspiring atmosphere, is designed to spark new connections.

Tuesday
21 Oct
7:00 AM
(CDT)
Borlaug Dialogue Registration
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
3rd Floor, Iowa Events Center
Registration
840 Minutes

Tuesday
21 Oct
8:30 AM
(CDT)
Borlaug Dialogue Opening Ceremony
8:30 AM - 8:35 AM
4th Floor, Iowa Events Center
Main Stage Session
5 Minutes

Tuesday
21 Oct
8:35 AM
(CDT)
Opening Keynote | Wine to Water
8:35 AM - 9:15 AM
Main Stage Session
40 Minutes
Doc Hendley
Founder and President at Wine to Water

Tuesday
21 Oct
9:15 AM
(CDT)
Legacy of Leadership: Driving Global Humanitarian Solutions
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Main Stage Session
10 Minutes
Valerie Guarnieri
Assistant Executive Director, Programme Operations at World Food Programme

Tuesday
21 Oct
9:25 AM
(CDT)
Legacy Through Partnerships: Scaling Impact Together
9:25 AM - 9:50 AM
4th Floor, Iowa Events Center
Main Stage Session
25 Minutes
Jason Brantley
Vice President of Production Systems, Small Ag & Turf at John Deere
Valerie Guarnieri
Assistant Executive Director, Programme Operations at World Food Programme
Chris Nelson
2024 Top Agri-food Pioneer and President and Chief Executive Officer at Kemin Industries
Kathy Pickus
Chief Sustainability Officer, ADM
Amb. Kenneth M. Quinn
President Emeritus at World Food Prize Foundation