September 23-25, 2026

Manhattan, Kansas

All sessions will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center.

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Featured Speakers and Guests

Justin Kastner is a professor in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology at K-State. He teaches courses on the global food system and trade policy, the history of public health, veterinary history, globalization and cross-border cooperation, environmental health, and multidisciplinary thinking and writing. Through the Frontier Field Trip (FFT) model, which he has developed with Dr. Jason Ackleson, he offers students memorable, experiential learning opportunities.

Kevin Ingram graduated from Manhattan Christian College in 1986 with a degree in Bible Ministries and an emphasis in Church Music. He then served as youth minister at the Oakley Christian Church from 1986-1989 and as senior minister of Community Christian Church in Great Bend from 1989-1999.

Much of Kevin’s career has been connected to higher education. From 1992-1998 Kevin served as a trustee of MCC. And, in 1999 Kevin moved back to Manhattan to go on staff at MCC as Director of Alumni and Church Relations. In 2003 he became the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Kevin also served as President of Manhattan Christian College for 20 years. In July, Kevin began a new role as Director of Player Development for Kansas State football. 

Hotel & Lodging Information

Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, KS

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