General Sessions Emcee BUZZ BRAINARD is back for CattleCon23! If you missed seeing him in Nashville or Houston, you will recognize Buzz as the weekday afternoons host of “The Music Row Happy Hour” Sirius XM on The Highway channel 56. You can also hear him mornings on Y2Kountry channel 61.

Chris Koch doesn’t let limitations or obstacles stand in his way. Despite being born without arms and legs, Koch grew up like any other small-town kid — playing road hockey, causing mischief at school, and helping out on his family farm. Neither he or his family treated his disability like a tragedy, and instead used it to fuel his dreams. Today, Koch is a motivational speaker who inspires his audiences to continually challenge themselves and build the life they dream of. 

Plan to attend this inspiring closing session and help us wrap up the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention with the BQA Celebration of Excellence. The BQA Awards recognize the best of the beef industry with the winners will leaving you inspired, motivated and proud to be a part of our great industry.