Stop 1 of 3 · Summer Roadshow 2026

Omaha,
Nebraska

The Winner’s Circle opens in Omaha. Spend an afternoon inside Omaha’s original steakhouse alongside grain merchandisers, originators, and buyers exploring the ideas, workflows, and market dynamics shaping grain merchandising today.

Date
Tue · Aug 4, 2026 12:00 — 5:00 PM CT
Venue
Johnny's Café 4702 S 27th St, Omaha NE 68107
Cost
Free Limited seats
Aug
04
Tuesday
Roadshow · Stop 1
August 2026 · Tuesday
04
12:00 — 5:00 PM Lunch, three sessions, networking reception. Doors open at 12:00 PM.
Hosted at
Johnny's Café
Omaha's Original Steakhouse · Est. 1922
The Day

A half day, designed for sharper decisions.

A focused agenda built around three working sessions, two networking blocks, and live demos of Barchart tools you can put to work the next day.
Lunch & Demos 12:00 PM 60 min

Lunch, Networking & Demos

Kick off the afternoon with lunch and open networking in the Johnny's Café dining room. Connect with fellow grain merchandisers, traders, and industry professionals while setting the stage for the sessions ahead. We'll also have stations set up for you to get 1:1 demos and training of cmdtyView.

Welcome Message 1:00 PM 10 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.

Welcome by
AW
Andrew Ward
Head of Commodities, Barchart
Session 1 1:10 PM 50 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.

Led by
WO
William Osnato
Head of Commodities Sales, Barchart
Session 2 2:00 PM 60 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.

Led by
MO
Mark O'Riley
Director of Grain Solutions Product
AK
Ashley Koenig
Head of Account Management — Commodities
CG
Cody Gerlach
Director of Strategic Sales — Commercial Grain
Session 3 3:00 PM 60 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.

Led by
WO
Will Osnato
Director, Commodity Data Research
Happy Hour 4:00 PM 60 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.

● Registration Open · Limited Seats

Take your seat in The Winner's Circle.

Registration is handled through Eventbrite. Reserve below — we'll confirm by email and send a calendar invite with venue details.

Questions? Reach out to events@barchart.com.

Date
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time
12:00 — 5:00 PM CT
Location
Johnny's Café 4702 S 27th St, Omaha NE 68107