2026 Spring Meeting

2026 Spring Meeting

April 23, 2026
Nashville, TN

Join TEGMA for a one-day event tailored for members and grain industry professionals in the eastern Corn Belt! This gathering will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Marriott’s Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce Street. The afternoon meeting will feature insightful sessions from key speakers in the grain trade and rail sectors, offering a valuable grain and transportation outlook. The highlight of the day will be a networking reception, providing a prime opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry leaders. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights and strengthen your professional network!

Featured Speakers

Michael Swanson, Ph.D. — Chief Agricultural Economist, Wells Fargo
”Growth in the Agricultural Markets and Opportunity” — The trends are unmistakable with larger crops and higher crop prices over time. An industry with a growing top line is a good industry for investment. However, the competition is fierce and execution critical. A good discussion on the financial returns will help calibrate your investment opportunities over the next few years.

Tommy Grisafi — Risk Advisor & Commodity Broker, Ag Bull Trading
“Navigating Volatility in Today’s Grain Markets” — Grisafi will provide perspective on market psychology and the narratives shaping grain markets today. His session will focus on how leaders across the grain merchandising and transportation sectors make decisions amid uncertainty — translating market signals, volatility, and sentiment into practical action.

Rep. John Rose — U.S. Representative (R-TN), Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District
“Agriculture Policy in Focus: Insights from Washington” — Rep. Rose will provide a Washington policy perspective to close the program, offering insights from his service on the House Agriculture Committee and House Financial Services Committee. Now serving his fourth term in Congress, Rose will address current legislative and regulatory developments affecting agriculture, trade, and transportation, and what they mean for grain and rail stakeholders across the Eastern Corn Belt.

Meeting Schedule

1:00 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks & Introductions

1:10 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Michael Swanson, Ph.D., Chief Agriculture Economist, Wells Fargo

2:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker

2:50 p.m.
Meeting Break

3:10 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Tommy Grisafi, Risk Advisor & Commodity Broker, Ag Bull Trading

4:00 p.m.
Closing Speaker: U.S. Representative John Rose (R-TN)

5:00 p.m.
Reception

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact Erica Venancio for more information.

Meeting Registration

Registration Fees

TEGMA Members: $125
Non-Members: $150

**To receive the TEGMA member rate, individuals must be employed by a TEGMA member company. View list of TEGMA member companies here.

Hotel Accommodations

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Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce St
Nashville, TN 37203

TEGMA’s discounted nightly rate is $309 plus taxes. There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate, and rooms are available at a first come, first serve basis. The discounted room block will expire when full or on March 23, 2026. We recommend making your reservation as early as possible to ensure availability.

The Renaissance Nashville Hotel is ideally located hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee with spacious rooms and suites steps from B.B. King's Blues Club, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and more.