The 2025 Soybean Summit was bigger and better than ever. Once a one-day agronomic event, Soybean Summit has developed into a two-day, cross-departmental experience packed with invaluable insights for soybean farmers.

With a dynamic lineup of industry experts, engaging breakout and keynote sessions and an interactive trade show, this year’s Summit reflected all aspects of ISA’s work. Whether learning about biofuels, the current agricultural economy, global soy demand, the farm bill and policy or the latest in farm machinery, attendees left with a fresh perspective to navigate the year ahead.

In this photo recap, you’ll find key moments from the Summit highlighting some of the speakers, sessions and connections that made this year’s event one to remember.

ISA Chairman Ron Kindred and CEO John Lumpe took the stage to address attendees, sharing their insights and engaging with participants on the future of Illinois soybean farming.

Attendees engage in keynote and breakout presentations by asking questions and making comments.

Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) hosted its second annual member dinner and auction, featuring Rob “The Shark Farmer” Sharkey and Mary Kay Thatcher of Syngenta.

Brianna Metts of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) speaks with ISA staff members following her keynote presentation with colleague Ryan Olson. The session focused on strengthening the preference for U.S. soy amid rising global demand.

The trade show featured exhibitors such as Aztoic, Pinion Global, Beck’s Hybrids, University of Illinois Center for Digital Agriculture, ISA’s LEAD Program and more.

Held each year at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, Ill., the Soybean Summit is an event you don’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more information on the 2026 Soybean Summit.

For more information or to watch presentation recordings, visit ilsoy.org/soybean-summit.