## Speaker: Jon Eads
**Innovation Program Director** at **Grain Processing Corporation, a subsidiary of Kent Worldwide** — Muscatine, IA
**Conference:** CIRAS AI Summit for Iowa — May 6, 2026

### Bio

Jon Eads, PhD is the Innovation Program Director for Grain Processing Corporation, a subsidiary of Kent Worldwide, where he works to identify, develop, and scale emerging technologies across food, feed, and industrial applications.

He holds a PhD from Purdue University in Computational Science, bringing a strong analytical and systems-level perspective to innovation and product development. Jon is passionate about translating novel and often complex technologies into practical, commercially viable solutions that deliver real-world value. His work sits at the intersection of science, engineering, and business, with a focus on bridging early-stage research, applied development, and market needs.

Known for his structured approach and curiosity-driven mindset, Jon collaborates closely with internal teams, academic partners, and external innovators to accelerate learning, reduce risk, and drive impactful outcomes. His career reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, disciplined experimentation, and turning bold ideas into scalable realities.

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