ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US — Registration is open for the 2025 North American Millers’ Association (NAMA) Spring Conference planned March 8-11, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona, US.

The conference is NAMA’s largest education event, with 200 attendees and guests participating each year.

“NAMA’s Spring Conference brings together the entire wheat, corn and oat milling value chain for educational sessions and networking that you can’t find anywhere else,” said Jane DeMarchi, president of NAMA. “Meet us in Arizona to learn how the milling sector will continue to navigate change in the marketplace and in DC in 2025 and beyond.”

The program will include education sessions addressing a wide range of topics of interest to millers and suppliers, including a first look at the 2025 oat and wheat crop.

Speakers will discuss a variety of hot topics impacting the industry, including:

• Scott Colbert, chief economist at Commerce Bank, will provide a post-election economic outlook.
• Bill Quigg, chair of the American Bakers Association and chief executive officer of Richmond Baking, will discuss innovation and collaboration in the baking industry.
• Dr. Joseph Awika, new chair of the Kansas State University Department of Grain Science and Industry, will share his vision for the department.  

The event also provides networking opportunities with receptions and the annual golf tournament.  New this year, attendees can participate in “Dine-Around Dinners” with small group reservations for additional networking in a casual setting. Attendees also can sign up for a guided Sonoran Desert hike.

NAMA will provide evening programming for children of attendees, with pre-registration required.