Schedule-at-a-Glance

Sunday, December 13, 2026

  • 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Registration Desk Open  
  • 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Grand Opening Reception
  • 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM – Leadership Alumni Dinner (Alumni Only)

Monday, December 14, 2026

  • 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – Registration Desk Open
  • 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM – Walk (or Run) the Line 5K (Ticketed Event)
  • 9:00 AM to 11:20 AM – General Session
  • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Annual Awards Luncheon (Ticketed Event)
  • 1:15 PM to 5:00 PM – Concurrent Education Sessions / Visit Exhibitors
  • 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM – U.S. Rice Quality Symposium
  • 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Annual Conference Reception 
  • 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM – USA Rice Back Our PAC Dinner & Auction (Ticketed Event)

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

  • 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Registration Desk Open
  • 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM – Continental Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors
  • 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM – New Products & Technology
  • 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Concurrent Education Sessions / Visit Exhibitors
  • 11:30 AM – Conference Adjourns


Persons requiring special accommodations or having any dietary restrictions to attend or participate in this conference should contact Jeanette Davis at (240) 682-0059, or e-mail jdavis@usarice.com no later than November 30, 2026.

USA Rice is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  USA Rice does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital/family status or political beliefs.