World renowned speaker, Dr. Robert L. Thompson, is slated to deliver the keynote address at the Export Exchange 2010, an international conference focused around the export of U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and coarse grains.

Dr. Thompson currently works as a consultant for the National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy. He previously held the Gardner Endowed Chair in Agricultural Policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also serves on the USDA-USTR Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade and the International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council.

“In light of the rapidly evolving market dynamics, Dr. Thompson’s perspective and insight on the world supply and demand situation will provide attendees a better understanding of the world market,” said Thomas C. Dorr, president and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council. “We look forward to hearing his perspective.”

The Export Exchange 2010 is co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council and the Renewable Fuels Association. This event will bring together U.S. suppliers of DDGS and coarse grains along with importers and end-users from around the world. The Export Exchange 2010 will be the place to Get answers, Make contacts, Build business. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 6-8, 2010.

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