Schedule of Events
Below is a high-level agenda for the 2025 Convention in San Antonio. Keep an eye on the agenda as we get closer to the event as items may shift and change.
Thursday, January 23
All times represented as Central Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Group Pickup, Exhibitor & Sponsor Only
Main Lobby Outside Hall 3
6:00 p.m.
Joint Committee Reception (invitation only)
Pearl 3 - Marriott Rivercenter
Friday, January 24
All times represented as Central Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
All events held in Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center unless otherwise noted below.
8:00 a.m.
Member Benefits & Membership Meeting (invitation only)
006C
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Main Lobby Outside Hall 3
4:00 p.m.
Member Benefits Reception (invitation only)
006D
6:00 p.m.
State Presidents' Dinner (invitation only)
Off Site
Saturday, January 25
All times represented as Central Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Convention Registration
Main Lobby Outside Hall 3
8:00 a.m.
P&E Program Coordinators Meeting (invitation only)
217C
8:00 a.m.
Women's Leadership Networking & Regional Caucuses
Midwest: 303ABC
Northeast: 304A
Southern: 302ABC
Western: 304BC
9:00 a.m.
Women in Ag Meet & Greet Breakfast
Stars at Night Ballroom
9:00 a.m.
Presidents' Industry Regional Meeting (invitation only)
Northeast & Midwest
006AB
10:00 a.m.
Ag Innovation Challenge Training with AgLaunch and F3 Tech (invitation only)
008A, 008B
10:30 a.m.
Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Women
301ABC
12:00 p.m.
Trade Show Opens
Visit the Trade Show page for a schedule of events in the Cultivation Center, Ag Insights Hub & Networking Lounge.
Exhibit Hall 3
1:00 p.m.
Presidents' Industry Regional Meeting (invitation only)
Southern & Western
006AB
1:30 p.m.
Women's Leadership State Chair Training (invitation only)
304BC
2:30 p.m.
County President Celebration
(invitation only - all county and state presidents and spouses are welcome)
Exhibit Hall 1 - General Session Space
3:30 p.m.
Celebration of Grassroots Reception
Exhibit Hall 3 - Trade Show
4:30 p.m.
Forum Hosted by American Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee
Cultivation Center Stage, Exhibit Hall 3
5:25 p.m.
Cultivation Center Stage, Exhibit Hall 3
5:30 p.m.
Trade Show Closes
Exhibit Hall 3
Sunday, January 26
All times represented as Central Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Main Lobby Outside Hall 3
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Top 10 Presentations
Will break for Opening General Session
206A
11:30 a.m.
Ag Innovation Challenge Final Four Live Pitch Competition
Cultivation Center Stage, Exhibit Hall 3
11:30 a.m.
Foundation's Book of the Year Author Signing
AFBFA Booth #753, Exhibit Hall 3
12:00 p.m.
Leadership Luncheon: The Power of Grassroots Leadership
(ticketed event, all welcome)
Stars At Night Ballroom 2-4
2:00 p.m.
State Farm Bureau Accountant's Reception (invitation only)
2:30 p.m.
Foundation's Book of the Year Author Signing
AFBFA Booth #753, Exhibit Hall 3
2:30 p.m.
AFBF General Counsel Advisory Committee (invitation only)
Bonham C - Hyatt Regency
3:30 p.m.
Trade Show Closes
Exhibit Hall 3
5:30 p.m.
Presidents' Industry Reception (invitation only)
Lone Star Ballroom Salon A - Grand Hyatt
6:30 p.m.
YF&R Finalist & Sponsor Reception (invitation only)
Lone Star Ballroom Salon C - Grand Hyatt
7:00 p.m.
PAC Dinner (invitation only)
Off Site
Monday, January 27
All times represented as Central Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Main Lobby Outside Hall 3
10:00 a.m.
Cultivation Center Stage, Exhibit Hall 3
11:00 a.m.
Trade Show Closes
Exhibit Hall 3
11:30 a.m.
YF&R Achievement Award, Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet Winner Announcement
During Closing General Session
Exhibit Hall 1
1:00 p.m.
AFBF P&E 10-Year Celebration (invitation only)
301 ABC
2:00 p.m.
LINC Business Meeting (invitation only)
Lone Star Ballroom Salon F - Grand Hyatt
2:30 p.m.
Wrangling the Most Pressing Consumer Issues
301 ABC
2:30 p.m.
Women's Communications Bootcamp Alumni Workshop (invitation only)
302 ABC
4:00 p.m.
LINC Reception (invitation only)
Lone Star Ballroom Salon E - Grand Hyatt
Tuesday, January 28
All times represented as Central Standard Time
8:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting of Voting Delegates
Stars at Night Ballroom 2-4
9:00 a.m.
Spouses Event (invitation only)
Off Site
12:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Luncheon (invitation only)
Stars at Night Ballroom 1
1:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Regional Caucuses
301ABC, 302ABC, 303ABC, 304ABC
Wednesday, January 29
All times represented as Central Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
7:00 a.m.
AFBF Board of Directors' Breakfast (invitation only)
221A
8:00 a.m.
AFBF Board of Directors' Meeting (invitation only)
Stars at Night Ballroom 1
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