Winter Soy Series - Kevin Roepke

Date & Time: January 8, 2026 | Thursday, 8 - 9 a.m.

Location: Online Event

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Overview

Join Kevin Roepke, native Iowan and an Executive Director at the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC), as he shares his work spearheading U.S. Soy’s market development efforts across South Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.

Based in Dubai, Kevin leads a regional team focused on differentiating U.S. Soy in competitive markets, elevating brand preference and enabling sustainable access for human consumption, aquaculture and livestock feed.

In this session, Kevin will explore the challenges and opportunities in these dynamic regions and discuss innovative approaches to building trust and demand.

Learn More About Kevin Roepke

Kevin Roepke serves as the Executive Director of the Middle East, North Africa & South Asia (MENASA) for the US Soybean Export Council—the international marketing arm of US Soy. Currently based in Dubai, UAE, Roepke leads a regional team to develop, execute and deliver the vision for differentiating, elevating preference, and enabling market access to U.S. Soy for human consumption, aquaculture, and livestock feed throughout South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to this role, Roepke held similar positions, both with USSEC and the US Grains Council, covering markets in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Oceana and the PRC—having been located in Mexico, Malaysia and China. Before his work in membership organizations, Roepke was with Archer Daniels Midland’s (ADM) oilseed processing division where he was responsible for the Western Divisional soymeal export position. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture, having been honored as the 2024 Young Alumni of the Year and a 2018 recipient of the STATEment Maker award. He is also the co-founder of an app that won the American Farm Bureau 2018 AgTech Startup of the Year. He received an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. As a native Iowan, Roepke grew up actively involved in breeding, showing and judging livestock while in 4-H and FFA.

$250 gift card giveaway

Register and attend this online event for your chance to win a $250 gift card. We'll announce the winner at the end of the session.

How much does this event cost?

For farmers who certify they market at least 250 bushels of soybeans annually, the online event will be available at no additional cost. For industry partners, the registration cost will be $25.

Sponsor

The Winter Soy Series is sponsored by Enlimited Grade Soybeans by Hoegemeyer.

Reserve your spot

Submit your registration to the online event using the form below. Registration closes on January 7, 2025. If you have any questions, e-mail Bre Wagner at bwagner@iasoybeans.com.

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