ACI is hitting the road again and hosting a series of regional meetings around the state! Our hope is that these meetings facilitate grassroots communication between ACI members, allow members to hear from state and local elected officials and local agencies, and give members information on a range of topics pertinent to your organizations and specific to your region. These meetings are free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited, so register today!
ACI & Policy Update
ACI President and CEO Melissa Rekeweg
State Agency Panel
Don Lamb, Director, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Matt Pearson, Fertilizer Administrator, Office of the Indiana State Chemist
Kyle Shipman, DVM, Indiana State Board of Animal Health
Nate Davis, Pesticide Licensing and Certification Manager, Office of the Indiana State Chemist
Indiana’s agricultural agencies play a central role in shaping the business environment for agribusinesses across the state. In this panel, leaders from key state agencies will share updates on current priorities, emerging challenges, and the policy and regulatory trends influencing Indiana agriculture. Attendees will hear directly from agency leadership about the state of the industry, shifts they are watching, and guidance for navigating an evolving landscape.
Data Centers in Indiana
Aaron Williams, Senior Channel & Partner Sales Manager, Google
Join us for an introductory conversation about data centers and their growing presence in Indiana. This session will offer general information, provide space for questions, and create an opportunity for the agribusiness community to explore how this topic relates to their work.
Inside the Statehouse: What Matters for 2027
Representative Chris May
Tyler Starkey & Daniel Miller, 1816 Public Affairs
The 2026 legislative session may be over, but the policy work shaping Indiana’s future is already underway. Join 1816 Public Affairs and Representative Chris May for a candid discussion on the most consequential issues from this year’s session and what ACI members should be preparing for as attention turns to 2027. This panel will break down emerging themes in state policy, including the growing role of local government decisions on land use, the rapid expansion of data centers, and other developments that directly influence Indiana’s agribusiness landscape.
Lunch and Networking
