Drew Bledsoe, a former NFL quarterback, will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2024 Land Investment Expo, planned for Jan. 9 at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines. Bledsoe, who played 14 seasons in the NFL, will talk about his transition from professional football player to winery owner. Other speakers at the annual event include Willis Sparks of Eurasia Group; former Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City presidents Esther George and Tom Hoenig; and California Assemblyman James Gallagher. The expo, in its 17th year, is hosted by Peoples Co. Tickets for both virtual and in-person attendance are available by clicking here.