Value Proposition: AllianceX attendees will walk away from the experience feeling fulfilled with the three values below. The success of this event is not determined by the amount of 'tools' you gained and plan to incorporate into your portfolio. While these are a fringe benefit, this experience is about refreshing and challenging the mind, body and spirit of alumni and industry professionals who are making a difference in the industry. Attendees of AllianceX should be ready to recharge, connect and explore as we open our minds to big ideas from champions of our industry.
Recharge: Get energized
This is not your typical personal and professional development conference. This is an experience — an enriching experience built specifically for alumni of AFA. While every industry professional in welcomed and will be included, every detail of our time together has been customized based on the voice of what our alumni are hungry for and need. At AFA, our mission to build bridges doesn't stop once you graduate. It only enhances and grows as you continue your journey.
Connect: AFA community
Whether this is your first AFA experience, or you attended AFA Leaders Conference 25 years ago, we are happy to welcome you to our community. AllianceX is a space designed to foster deep connections with attendees and speakers who are passionate about the agriculture and food industry. Working each and every day to make it a better space for all.
Explore: Connect with those from similar and varying perspectives
AllianceX is a space to share your individual perspective among peers ready and eager to listen. Learning through personal connection is the foundation of conversations at AllianceX — a space where all voices will be included and respected as we discuss big ideas of the industry.
Our goal is for you to feel confident and comfortable in a semi-professional dress style that incorporates trendy (and fun!) pieces into an outfit. For those attending our off-site tour, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Details to come.
Unfortunately, there is no shuttle service available from the Courtyard Fort Worth Historic Stockyards to the airport. We encourage you to make connections prior to arriving to help offset transportation costs.
Transportation will not be provided on March 26 for our optional off-site tour.
There are a few parking options for the event.
Hotel Parking
On-Site Parking Daily: $20.00
Valet Daily: $20.00
*Valet parking only unless otherwise directed
Billy Bobs
Billy Bob's has plenty of parking spaces located across Stockyards Blvd directly East of Copper's BBQ
Who's ready to get their cowboy spirit on?!
The Fort Worth Herd Tour will be a 2.5 hour experience filled with cowboy culture and history! During the first portion, our group will get a behind the scenes look at the history of the Fort Worth cattle drive along with the clothing and tools utilized along the trail. While Drovers will lead the conversation, there will be opportunity for pictures, grooming/petting a horse and the chance to learn how to rope! The second portion will include a walking tour of the Stockyards area where we will learn more about its history and impact on Texas agriculture. We will conclude the experience observing the official (and historic) cattle drive through the Stockyards, led by the Drovers we engaged earlier in the day.
Bus transportation will not be provided. Please plan to meet the group at the starting point (129 E. Exchange Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76164) at 1:30 pm. The experience will conclude at 4:15 p.m. with arrival back to the hotel at 4:30 p.m.
More information can be found in the AllianceX 2025 app. Previous registration required to participate.
The AFA Alliance Connection LinkedIn group is a niche, AFA alumni-only community for those interested in growing their network and broadening their knowledge of the food, agriculture and natural resources industries. The goal is to share AFA engagement opportunities, create meaningful interactions between alumni and Increase industry knowledge. AllianceX attendees are invited to join and start connecting before arriving onsite!