Events / Summer Roadshow Series

Step Into
The Winner's
Circle.

Barchart is proud to host this series of exclusive, half-day events for grain merchandisers, originators and buyers of grain who want to move faster, think sharper, and stay ahead of the market.

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About the Series

Where data, tools and strategy come together.

The Grain Merchandising & Technology Roadshow brings you inside The Winner's Circle — a focused, high-impact experience that blends real-world market insight with practical technology you can put to work immediately.

Hear directly from industry experts and peers, see live demonstrations of Barchart's latest tools and workflows, and walk through real use cases across grain merchandising — from analyzing markets to executing day-to-day decisions with confidence. Register today and step into the winner's circle.

Insight

Real-world market intelligence

Cut through the noise. Connect futures, basis, spreads and global drivers into a workflow that produces decisions, not data.

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Live demos of cmdtyView

See how leading teams structure their daily analysis, manage positions, and react in real time using Barchart's latest tools.

Network

Peers across the industry

Exchange ideas with merchandisers, traders and originators. Build relationships that compound long after the event.

Upcoming Stops

Three Midwest Cities. One Winner's Circle.

Stop 1
Omaha, NE
August 4, 2026
12:00 — 5:00 PM
Johnny's Café · Lunch & networking, three sessions, cocktail reception.
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Stop 2
Shakopee, MN
August 6, 2026
Thursday · 12:00 — 5:00 PM
Canterbury Park · Lunch & networking, demos, three engaging sessions, live racing.
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Stop 3
Indianapolis, IN
August 13, 2026
Thursday · 12:00 — 5:00 PM
Venue announced soon · Lunch & networking, three sessions, drinks reception.
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The Day

A half day, designed for sharper decisions.

Each stop runs a focused agenda built around three sessions, two networking blocks, and live demos of Barchart tools you can put to work the next day.
Lunch & Networking60 min

Lunch & Networking

Kick off the afternoon with lunch and open networking. Connect with fellow grain merchandisers, traders, and industry professionals while setting the stage for the sessions ahead.

Welcome Message10 min

Welcome to The Winner's Circle

Hear from Barchart's Head of Commodities, Andrew Ward, as he welcomes attendees to our Summer Roadshow Series.

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Andrew Ward
Head of Commodities, Barchart
Session 150 min

From Market Noise to Market Clarity

Markets are moving faster and becoming more complex. Cut through the noise and zero in on what actually drives decisions. We'll explore how to connect futures, basis, spreads, and global market drivers into a more streamlined, actionable workflow — plus a look back at the past year in cmdtyView and the updates shaping how merchandisers work today.

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William Osnato
Head of Commodities Sales, Barchart
Session 260 min

Modern Grain Merchandising Workflows in Action

What does a high-performing merchandising operation actually look like today? A "day in the life" walkthrough using modern tools and integrated workflows — from tracking positions and managing contracts to analyzing markets and reacting in real time.

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Mark O'Riley
Director of Grain Solutions Product
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Ashley Koenig
Head of Account Management — Commodities
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Cody Gerlach
Director of Strategic Sales — Commercial Grain
Session 360 min

AI in Commodities: From Hype to Real Use Cases

AI is everywhere — but how does it actually fit into grain merchandising today? Practical applications, including how cmdtyView's integrated AI can accelerate research, uncover insights, and support faster decision-making, with live examples across data, markets, and workflows.

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Will Osnato
Director, Commodity Data Research
Happy Hour60 min

Drinks & Networking

Wrap up the day with drinks and informal networking. Continue conversations from the sessions, connect with speakers, and build relationships with peers across the grain industry.

● Free to Attend · Space Is Limited

Take your place in The Winner's Circle.

Whether you're a current Barchart user or exploring new solutions, you'll leave with actionable strategies, clearer workflows, and connections that support better decision-making.