2024 Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference

Omaha, NE
March 8-11, 2024

The Hilton Omaha is the host hotel and CHI Health Center Omaha will host the majority of the general sessions, breakout sessions, meals and other events

Friday, March 8, 2024

12:30 – 7:45 PM
Registration

1:00 – 5:00 PM
YF&R Chair Enhancement and Networking Session
**Invitation Only

5:00 – 6:00 PM
Collegiate Discussion Meet Orientations

5:00 – 5:45 PM
MANRRS Fellows Orientation
**Invitation Only

5:45 – 7:00 PM
YF&R State Chair and Coordinator Reception
**Invitation Only

6:00 – 6:45 PM
Conference First-Timers Session
If you are a new attendee, this session is for you! Representatives from the AFBF YF&R Committee will welcome you warmly and guide you in making the most of your conference experience. Get networking tips, learn how to navigate the conference app and get suggestions to help make the most of your time in Omaha.

7:30 – 9:30 PM
Welcome Reception with Table Hosts
Join your fellow members at the Welcome Reception to network with attendees, hear last-minute announcements and have some fun. The first 300 members will receive a free drink coupon for a bottle of water, can of soda or a cocktail (if over 21). Make sure to visit the table hosts to receive a raffle ticket for your chance to win some great prizes.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

7:00 – 7:45 AM
Conference Fitness
Let’s get the heart pumping with a 5K Fun Run/Walk with fellow conference attendees. All are welcome to join as the group runs/walks alongside the running path behind the convention center. Please meet the group at 6:55 a.m. to head out at the top of the hour. The group will meet at the front door of the Hilton Omaha.
*Weather permitting.

8:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Registration

8:30 - 10:15 AM

General Session

10:15 – 11:00 AM
Beverage Break and Community Service

11:00 – 11:45 AM
Collegiate Discussion Meet – Round 1

11:00 AM– 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions

12:00 – 1:15 PM
Networking Luncheon

1:30 – 2:30 PM
Breakout Sessions

2:30 – 3:00 PM
Beverage Break

2:35 PM
Collegiate Discussion Meet - Round 2 Room Announcement

3:00 – 3:45 PM
Collegiate Discussion Meet - Round 2

3:00 – 4:00 PM
Breakout Sessions

4:15 – 5:15 PM
Power Hour

5:30 – 8:00 PM
Night Out Dinner – Offsite and On Your Own

8:00 – 11:00 PM
Evening Entertainment with Announcement of Collegiate Discussion Meet Sweet 16 at the Durham Museum

Sunday, March 10, 2024
*We encourage you to wear YF&R apparel today.

7:45 AM – 5:45 PM
Registration

8:00 – 8:45 AM
Collegiate Discussion Meet – Sweet 16

8:30 – 8:55 AM
Morning Devotions
Start your day off right with morning devotions. Join us for a time of joy, gratitude, reflection and fellowship.

9:00 - 10:15 AM
General Session

10:15 – 11:00 AM
Beverage Break and Community Service

11:00 – 11:45 AM
YF&R State Coordinator Meeting

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions

12:15 – 1:45 PM
Networking Luncheon and PAL Graduation

2:00 – 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions

2:00 – 3:30 PM
State Coordinator Learning Session

*Invitation Only

3:00 – 3:30 PM
Beverage Break

3:30 – 4:30 PM
Power Hour

5:00 – 5:45 PM
Collegiate Discussion Meet- Final Four

5:45 – 6:45 PM
Social Hour
Join your fellow conference attendees before the program banquets for an hour of networking and conversation. During the social hour, consider reconnecting with someone that you have met at the conference or strike up a conversation with someone new. The hour is designed to allow attendees to relax, enjoy each other’s company and prepare to celebrate another successful programmatic year.

Starting at 6:45 PM
YF&R Program Celebration

Monday, March 11, 2024

8:30 – 11:00 AM
Registration

8:30 – 9:30 AM
State Coordinator/Chair Breakfast
*Invitation Only

8:30 – 9:30 AM
MANRRS Fellows Closing Breakfast
**Invitation Only

9:45 – 10:45 AM
Closing Session

Starting at 11:00 AM
Tours

6:00 – 10:30 PM
Grand Finale Event at the Kiewit Luminarium