Top 10 Tips for Success at the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo

We look forward to seeing you in a few days at the 2024 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, your one-stop shop for networking, education and professional development and fun! Follow these steps to have a successful visit in Fort Worth:

  1. Pick up your badge or register beginning Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in the lobby. Registration hours are below, and fees can be viewed here.
    • Sunday, Nov. 17: 12–6 p.m.
    • Monday, Nov. 18: 7 a.m.–6:15 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Nov. 19: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 20: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  2. Download our NAAA Expo App, which is the most up-to-date program on-site.
  3. Don’t have a smartphone or tablet to download the app? No problem. Simply pick up an Ag Aviation Expo Program at the NAAA Registration desk, as well as your attendee bag, which is filled with great items from our sponsors.
  4. Earn CEUs! Currently, over two dozen states are offering CEUs for the Aerial Application Technology Research Session and some states are offering credits for education sessions. CEUs are also being offered for Certified Crop Advisors. Don’t forget to bring your license (we cannot submit your attendance without the license number)! Visit the NAAA website to view the states offering CEUs and the app. Even if your state is not offering CEUs, don’t pass up the opportunity to learn about new technologies, programs, and services in the industry.
  5. Educate yourself at the Kickoff Breakfast, General Session and many education sessions. View the schedule here. Hear from Kevin Humphreys at the Kickoff Breakfast. Kickoff Breakfast is sold out. The General Session will feature an insurance mock trial and H2A foreign worker program.
  6. Conduct business for your operation at the two-day NAAA Trade Show featuring 155-plus exhibitors and five aircraft on the floor inside and six more outside.
  7. New and low-time ag pilots should attend Compaass Rose on Sunday and “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring on Monday afternoon. These sessions are designed specifically for those interested in the industry or for those with five or fewer years of experience. This is your opportunity to talk with industry experts in a small setting.
  8. Ladies! The Ag Aviation Expo isn’t just for men. Check out the fun Support Committee Programming to network, learn from other support staff in the industry and have some fun, including Monday’s event at Billy Bob’s and Wednesday’s Relationship Drift and Athena presentations.
  9. Purchase equipment, parts, services and even goodies you might need while supporting NAAA programs at the Live and Silent Auctions. Bid on items in the Live Auction Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and during the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction opens at noon on Tuesday and closes at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. There is no eBidding this year; please bid in person at Booth #931.
  10. Visit with old friends and make new ones during the Kickoff Breakfast (sponsored by BASF), Welcome Reception (sponsored by UPL North America), Transland Breakfast, Live Auction Reception (reception sponsored by Syngenta), Pratt & Whitney Reception, Farewell Reception and Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet.
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