Dear Collab subscribers, Who among you is planning to go to the GSA Global Millets Expo at Purdue University on Apri 11-12? Anyone presenting?
From NAMA, Gary Wietgrefe is planning to attend and present. It would be great for whoever is attending to get to know each other there.
All the best, Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org> wrote:
It is my pleasure to pass on a letter of invitation to the GSA Millets Expo (11-12 April 2025, West Lafayette, IN) from Prof. Senay Simsek, chair of the Department of Food Science at Purdue University. This and a flyer about the conference are attached. I also reproduce the text of Prof. Simsek's letter below.
The webpage for the event is:
https://ag.purdue.edu/events/department/foodsci/2025/04/gsa-global-millets-e...
The registration page for the event is:
https://web.cvent.com/event/3be6ea1e-4022-4f42-87fe-f7b4823183cc/regPage:556...
At least one member of NAMA is planning to attend what promises to be an important event for networking and information sharing about millets.
Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance
(Text of Prof. Simsek's letter follows)
"On behalf of the Purdue University's Department of Food Science, it is our great pleasure to invite you to the first GSA Global Millets Expo which will be held at Purdue University on April 11-12, 2025. We are looking forward to your attendance to present or showcase your products!
"Throughout the two-day expo, you will have the opportunity to engage with keynote speakers who will share insights into the advantages of using millet in global food systems as well as the use of millet as a functional ingredient. The expo will feature an exhibition wheremany can showcase their products and share important information about millet's applications in food and agriculture. This event is designed to foster collaboration and promote millet as a key player in building resilient and sustainable food systems worldwide.
"We truly look forward to welcoming you to Purdue University for this new event. We will discuss the role millet will play in the coming decades in our food chain and economies.
"Thank you so much for your interest in the GSA Global Millets Expo. We are excited to have you join us here at Purdue University in spring 2025!
"Sincerely, Senay Simsek, Ph.D. Professor and Head Dean's Chair in Food Science"