Stop 2 · Summer Roadshow 2026

Shakopee,
Minnesota.

The Winner's Circle heads trackside. Spend an afternoon in the Triple Crown Suite at Canterbury Park alongside grain merchandisers, originators, and buyers exploring the ideas, workflows, and market dynamics shaping grain merchandising today.

Date
Thu · Aug 6, 202612:00 — 5:00 PM CT
Venue
Canterbury ParkTriple Crown Suite
Cost
FreeLimited seats
Aug
06
Thursday
Roadshow · Stop 2
August 2026 · Thursday
06
12:00 — 5:00 PMLunch buffet and networking, live demos, three engaging sessions & horse racing.
Hosted at
Canterbury Park
Triple Crown Suite · 30 min from Minneapolis
The Day

A half day, designed for sharper decisions.

A focused agenda built around three working sessions and live thoroughbred racing as the networking reception — all from the climate-controlled Triple Crown Suite overlooking the track.
Lunch Buffet12:00 PM60 min

Lunch Buffet & Networking

Kick off the afternoon with a lunch buffet inside the Triple Crown Suite. Connect with fellow grain merchandisers, traders, and industry professionals while settling in to your seat for the sessions ahead.

Welcome Message1:00 PM10 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
Barchart | Head of Commodities
Session 11:10 PM50 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
CG
Cody Gerlach
Barchart | Director of Strategic Sales — Commercial Grain
DN
Darin Newsom
Barchart | Senior Market Analyst
Session 22:00 PM60 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
Barchart | Director of Grain Solutions Product
AK
Ashley Koenig
Barchart | Head of Account Management — Commodities
CG
Cody Gerlach
Barchart | Director of Strategic Sales — Commercial Grain
Session 33:00 PM60 min

AI for Commodity Professionals: Practical Applications

AI is changing how commodity professionals work every day. See live demonstrations of AI across three platforms as we showcase how each helps users research faster, uncover insights, reduce manual work, and make more informed decisions across grain merchandising and risk management workflows.

Led by
WO
William Osnato
Barchart | Director, Commodity Data Research
AR
Alexander Regnault
RadarRadar | President
KM
Kevin McNew
Quantum Hedging | Co-Founder and COO
Networking Reception4:00 PM

Networking Reception

Continue conversations from the sessions, connect with speakers, and build relationships with peers across the grain industry.

Horse Racing5:00 PM

Horse Racing

Sessions close and the gates open. Live thoroughbred racing kicks off at 5:00 PM. Continue conversations with speakers and peers from the day.

Register

Reserve your seat.

This event is free to attend, but space is limited. Complete the registration form below to save your spot for the Shakopee Roadshow stop.

Date
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time
12:00 — 5:00 PM CT
Location
Canterbury Park Triple Crown Suite
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