# ARA Management Academy

- Dates: 26 January 2027 to 28 January 2027
- Location: Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Tempe, United States
- Organiser: Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 24

## About

The ARA Management Academy is a three-day program designed for ag retail managers, salespeople, agronomists, and agronomy managers to enhance management, leadership, and decision-making skills. It includes faculty-led presentations, case studies, and interactive exercises focused on business functions, management challenges, and industry trends.

## Who attends

Ag retail managers and leaders need a toolkit that includes new trends and best business practices to lead to effective decision making, value creation and differentiation from competitors.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://agribusiness.purdue.edu/program/ara-management-academy/)
- [Registration](https://cvent.me/mrgk2m)
- [Agenda](https://agribusiness.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/Agenda_2027_ARA_Mgmt_Academy.pdf)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Scott Downey, DIRECTOR AND PROFESSOR
- Allan Gray
- Joan Brett
- Mark Manfredo, PROFESSOR, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY W.P. CAREY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
- Douglas Olsen

## Sponsors and partners

- Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA)
- Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business

## Ticket pricing

USD 2795 to 2995

## Where to stay

- **Tempe Metro Apartments**: serviced apartment, 380 m from the venue
- **Hotel Tempest - Trademark Collection by Wyndham**: 980 m from the venue, 1375 East University Drive, Tempe, 85281
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/tempe-arizona/hotel-tempest-trademark-collection/overview)
  - Phone: +1-480-774-2500
- **Rodeway Inn Near AZ State University**: motel, 1.2 km from the venue
- **Lazy 8 Motel**: motel, 1.5 km from the venue
- **Moxy Phoenix Tempe**: 1.5 km from the venue, 1333 South Rural Road, Tempe, 85281
- **TownePlace Suites Tempe**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1929 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85288
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxpe)
  - Phone: +1 520-536-8300
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tempe**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1929 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85288
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxfe)
  - Phone: +1 520-536-8100
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 2.0 km from the venue, 86 South Rockford Drive, Tempe, 85281
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxaagi-hilton-garden-inn-phoenix-tempe-asu-area/)
  - Phone: +1 480-968-2180

## What people are saying

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