EXPO - GEAPS

GEAPS Comes to PortlandPhoto: Bruce Forster/ViewfindersExchange 2011, GEAPS’ 82nd annual international technicalconference and exposition, will bring GEAPerS from aroundthe world to beautiful Portland, Ore. Just west of the snowcappedCascade Range and a short drive from the PacificOcean, Portland is a top vacation destination. So just think;we get to enjoy professional development and a scenic locationin the same trip. (Two for the price of one!)The Exchange 2011 trade show and educational programwill take place at the Oregon Convention Center, the largestconvention center in the Pacific Northwest. Located nearthe heart of charming downtown Portland, this convenientlocation puts the city at your fingertips. Recognized byPopular Science as the “Greenest City in America,” Portland ison the cutting-edge of contemporary culture. The performingand fine arts represent Portland’s creative side, while thedowntown city parks, ranging in size from 37 to 5,000 acres,represent its natural side. If wandering through one of Portland’scountless museums doesn’t interest you, then checkout one of its 28 microbreweries or take in a sporting eventat the Rose Garden.As Portland is home to one of the highest volume grain exportwaterways, GEAPS members will have no trouble fittingin to its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Inside the OregonConvention Center, the grain industry will reign supreme.With over 350 booths filling the 135,000 sq. ft. expo hall,there will be no shortage of things to see, information tolearn, and people to meet. A host of educational opportunitieswill be offered including a bin sweep workshop andhands-on, equipment-oriented pod sessions, which aredesigned to build the Exchange 2011 program that’s rightfor you.Browse through the following pages to learn more abouteducational sessions that will be offered, the exhibitorsthat will be present, events planned and much more. Thisinformational brochure should convince you that attendingExchange 2011 is an absolute steal. With the opportunitiesfor networking and professional development, you can’t affordnot to attend…We hope to see you in Portland for Exchange 2011.GEAPSThe Grain Elevator and Processing Society4248 Park Glen Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55416 USAPhone (952) 928-4640; Fax (952) 929-1318www.geaps.com2The Knowledge Resource for the World of Grain Handling Industry Operations