Date:
Wednesday-Thursday, January 6-7, 2027
Time:
Wed, Jan 6: 1:00pm CT registration check-in; 1:30pm-8:00pm
Thur, Jan 7: 7:30am CT registration check-in; 8am-12noon with lunch provided
Location:
Younes Conference Center – North
707 Talmadge St, Kearney NE
Welcome!
This year’s program will be on (TO ADAM 9.25E) … “Benchmarking: How to do it and how to use it” will be facilitated by Dr. Brian Briggeman, Kansas State University, and Cary Sandell, Lead Relationship Manager, CoBank. This will be followed by “Building Institutional Trust and Goodwill” facilitated by Matt Merritt and Alicia Huen with Paulsen. These are two great growth opportunities for all directors not participating in the 2027 Director Certification Program. The evening Speaker on the 6th at the dinner and cocktail hour hosted by CoBank is….. .
Program Flyer
Click here the program flyer.
Registration
Let your cooperative know you’d like to attend. Cooperatives are asked to register all of their participants. Please register by December 23, 2026 so we have accurate counts for the hotel for room set-up and meals. Registration is $100 per person for members. The online registration button will be added below in early November 2026.
Overnight Accommodations
Contact the Crowne Plaza (which is attached to the conference center) directly at 308/238-7000. Make reservations by December 3, 2026 and state that you are with the Nebraska Cooperative Council to receive the special room rate of $159.95.
Cancellations
Must be made through the Council office at 402/475-6555. Full refunds through December 30, 2026; no refunds after this time.
