2024 Annual Meeting - Charleston, SC
November 12-14, 2024
The WBFI is the only association for businesses in the bird feeding industry. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with future customers and like-minded individuals to elevate your position in a growing industry! What WBFI members said about the 2023 Annual Meeting:
"The WBFI Annual Meeting is one of the most valuable networking and educational opportunities for those involved in the wild bird feed industry. I would highly recommend, from newly formed companies to the seasoned veterans of the industry!"
Stay Onsite!Â
Discover the charm and comfort of the Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston! This residential-inspired hotel is located in Charleston's historic district, with easy access to beautiful beaches, local boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants.
Registered spouses are welcome to participate in all the fun, including sessions, receptions, activities, and meals. There's something for the entire family to enjoy!
Attendees of the event receive an exclusive rate through the Hyatt Place ($219/night) & Hyatt House ($222/night). Use the links below to book your room in the same venue as the WBFI Annual Meeting!
Note: Hyatt Place will be standard room type (King or 2 Queens) and Hyatt House will be suite-style King rooms, and recommended for larger occupancy, both hotels are connected to each other..
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SPEAKER LINEUP
Keith Roberts
Keynote: Embracing AI in Business: Unlocking New Avenues for Productivity and Profitability
As the founder of Zenman, Keith led the agency for 24 years, designing innovative digital solutions for global brands like Frontier Airlines, REMAX, and the Lumineers.
Keith takes attendees on a journey beyond traditional applications of AI, such as content creation, video, and image processing, and explores its impact on other critical business functions like marketing and public relations. He emphasizes that businesses of all sizes and industries can harness AI's power to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly digital marketplace.
Guy Allen
Topic: Agricultural Commodity Markets - Current Outlook and Issues
Guy H. Allen has been the Senior Economist at Kansas State University's International Grains Program Institute since 2019, providing global training on supply chains, commodity markets, and risk management. With a career spanning North America, Australia, Asia, and China, Guy has extensive experience in commodity trading, risk management, and supply chain logistics.
Chris Kuehl
Topic: 2024 Political & Economic Outlook
Dr. Chris Kuehl is the Chief Economist at Armada, serving diverse private clients and professional associations for over 21 years. He is the Chief Economist for several national business associations and the Economic Analyst for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. Chris holds a doctorate in Political Economics, with advanced degrees in Soviet and Asian Studies.Â
Zach Huthinson
Topic: Naturalist Perspectives
Zach Hutchinson is an all-around bird enthusiast that owns and operates Flocking Around, a birding and bird feeding informational site. Zach's day job is to coordinate regional science and research efforts in the largest bird conservation group in North America. Zach is a permitted master bander, oversees seven bird banding stations in the Rockies, and has banded over 10,000 birds, from hummingbirds to eagles. Zach has a particular interest in creating digestible public communications on information learned from ornithological research.
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