Conference Details

The conference sessions will take place at the Scheman Building on Iowa State University’s campus.

Scheman Building
1805 Center Dr
Ames, IA 50011

 

Shuttle Schedule
All participants are encouraged to ride the local shuttles from the Gateway Hotel, to the Scheman Building.

Monday, August 8th Preconference Tours

Pre-Conference Tour:  Shuttles depart from Hotel Front Desk Lobby.  Check in with staff onsite.
8:00 am Departure Soft Skills Workshop
Noon Departures Kemin and PowerPollen

All shuttles will proceed directly to the Corteva Pre-Conference Activity, which includes tours and dinner. Shuttles will depart Corteva at 7:00pm to return to Gateway Hotel.

Tuesday, August 9th

Local Shuttles (Scheman-Gateway)
Shuttles depart approximately every 20 minutes. Times may vary slightly, and Shuttle stops are located at the Gateway Hotel Lobby and the NE Corner of Scheman.
7:15 am-8:30 am Gateway Hotel to Scheman Building
4:30 pm- 5:30 pm Scheman Building to Gateway Hotel
5:00 pm-5:30 pm Scheman Building to Gateway and Dublin Bay and Jethro’s
Evening Shuttles
5:30 -7:30 pm Gateway to Jethro’s and Dublin Bay
6:00 – 10:00 pm Enjoy the many dining options in Downtown Ames. From Thai to barbeque to great steaks, there are a variety of options to meet your needs! Last bus departs from Tom Evans at 10:00PM.

Wednesday, August 10th

Daytime Local Shuttles
Shuttles depart approximately every 20 minutes. Times may vary slightly.
7:15 am-8:30 am Gateway Hotel to Scheman Building (last shuttle departs at 8:30 am)
4:30 pm- 5:30 pm Scheman Building to Gateway Hotel
Field Tours
Buses depart from the South Parking lot(B-2) for Field tours. Groups will be visiting two locations. On the return, please notify your bus driver if you need to pick up a car at Scheman.
Diversity and Inclusion Dinner
5:30 pm- 9:00 pm Shuttles depart approximately every 20 minutes. Times may vary slightly, and last shuttle will leave Hansen Agriculture Information Center at 8:45 pm. Parking is also available at the Hansen Ag Center.

Thursday, August 11th

Local Shuttles
7:15 am -8:30 am Gateway Hotel to Scheman Building
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Scheman Building to Gateway Hotel