For Agricultural Education and Emerging Technologies, contact Ashli Weinrich, aweinrich@ffa.org, 317-802-4259, or Joe Martin, jlmartin@ffa.org, 317-802-4219. For Plant Systems, contact Joe Martin, jlmartin@ffa.org, 317-802-4219.
Below is the cancellation policy you must agree to upon registering to participate in the conference. *Cancellation Policy - Cancellation between 31 and 60 days before the conference (including the 31st and 60th day) will result in a cancellation fee of 50 percent of the conference’s costs (including but not limited to ground transportation, hotel accommodations and supplies) unless the National FFA Organization names a substitute participant. Cancellation within 30 days before the conference (including the 30th day) will result in the entire conference cost being charged. Note: All cancellations must be received at the National FFA Organization in written form. The date this written notification is received will determine the cancellation date. The participant’s responsible for ensuring the cancellation note has been received by National FFA staff.
National FFA will not provide transportation to and from the airport in the host city. The participants will be responsible for acquiring transportation to and from the airport. National FFA will try to select hotels that provide a shuttle service to the airport but cannot guarantee that the hotel will provide those services. National FFA will provide all transportation for tours and other events during the conference.
No, just let National FFA staff know you will need to stay an extra night, either on the front end or back end of the conference and we will book the extra nights for you. We will need to know the names of all who are staying and the dates of the extra nights. This will help you receive the room rate we have negotiated for the conference and will most likely allow you to stay in the same room the entire week instead of having to change rooms for the extra night. You will be responsible for paying the hotel directly for the extra night.
Yes! The Student Engagement Platform developed in the National FFA Strategic Plan provides grants to support members in achieving premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through National FFA programs and events. Grants will be distributed at the amounts listed below to reduce the cost of travel to the Next Gen Conferences. Ground Transportation: $300 Flying: $600 To learn more about the Next Gen Student Engagement Grants, click here.
To guarantee you can book a flight at the appropriate times in and out of the host city, you should book your flight as soon as you are notified that you have been accepted to attend the conference. Please DO NOT wait until a month or less before the conference to book your flight.
While a chaperone is not needed, advisors and chaperones can request to attend the conference if their school districts require it. There will be an adult registration fee to cover lodging, meals, tours, etc. This registration fee is $300 for a double occupancy room and $600 for a single occupancy room. Additionally, our priority is on the experience of the student participants. The advisor schedule will come later and depend on how many advisors request to attend.
A chaperone is not needed for this conference. Next Gen Conference staff and National FFA will reside in the hotel and accompany participants throughout the week’s workshops and tours. Room checks are also conducted by Next Gen Conference staff every evening.
Students will spend the week exploring the designated career pathway through informational sessions, panels, round tables and tours. Sessions, tours and other experiences will explore topics such as: New and emerging ideas, trends and productsData and data-driven decision makingCutting-edge technology and innovationSustainability Impact of major world events (e.g., COVID-19, war in Ukraine)Producer business models and agribusiness intersectionsCareer explorationRegulatory issues and trends Students will develop a Road Map for Your Future. This will be a blueprint to guide them in taking their next steps after high school graduation.
Currently, there is no stipulation on the number of conferences you can attend. Please note that the curriculum (Learnbook) is extremely similar at each conference. The experiences, such as tours, companies and networking opportunities, are specific to the career pathway.
