Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
U.S. DAIRY MARKET OUTLOOK
Dustin Winston
StoneX Group Inc.

Dustin Winston

StoneX Group Inc.

  • Understanding the major economic and global factors that led to recent declines in U.S. dairy prices
  • Analyzing recovery indicators to project when and how quickly U.S. dairy prices may rebound
  • Exploring what changing market conditions mean for dairy farmers, with a focus on the Western U.S.
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON CURRENT TRENDS IN THE U.S. DAIRY MARKET
09:40 - 10:05
MICROBIAL PRECISION: A NEW FRONTIER IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND DAIRY EFFICIENCY
Lisa Marotz
Native Microbials, Inc.

Lisa Marotz

Native Microbials, Inc.

  • Learning how a novel rumen-native microbial technology modulates host hormonal signaling for better outcomes
  • Reviewing key physiological findings from university studies and a meta-analysis of 28 on-farm commercial trial comparisons
  • Exploring how machine learning and oral swabs are used to estimate methane via next-gen microbial DNA sequencing
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR WELFARE AND EFFICIENCY
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON DAIRYCON
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:25
MODERN HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR MODERN COWS
Chris Rock
AHV USA

Chris Rock

AHV USA

  • Exploring innovative strategies that target the underlying causes of common bacterial infections in dairy herds
  • Learning how science-based health solutions enhance animal resilience, productivity, and overall longevity
  • Understanding how modern preventive approaches improve welfare and reduce long-term herd management costs
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE HEALTH STRATEGIES FOR MODERN COWS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE DAIRYCON EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
14:00 - 14:25
HIGH-PRESSURE PROCESSING (HPP) TECHNOLOGY: ENSURING DAIRY SAFETY, QUALITY & SHELF LIFE
Daniela Soto
Hiperbaric — High Pressure Processing

Daniela Soto

Hiperbaric — High Pressure Processing

  • Understanding how high-pressure processing inactivates pathogens while preserving freshness and protein functionality
  • Learning how HPP enhances food safety, extends shelf life, and maintains superior quality in milk and dairy products
  • Exploring how HPP enables innovative applications—from cheese maturation to bulk liquid processing and whey valorization
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON HIGH-PRESSURE PROCESSING FOR DAIRY SAFETY AND QUALITY
14:30 - 14:55
SOUND SCIENCE, SMART SOLUTIONS: DRIVING DAIRY PROFITABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Martha Baker
Alltech Feed Division

Martha Baker

Alltech Feed Division

  • Exploring how practical, evidence-based innovations drive profitability and support sustainable dairy farming
  • Learning how actionable data from tools like Alltech E-CO₂ can benchmark, measure, and improve sustainability outcomes
  • Understanding how innovation and adoption together create resilient, welfare-driven, and sustainable dairy systems
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCIENCE-DRIVEN STRATEGIES FOR DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
PRIVACY AS A BUSINESS ENABLER: BEST PRACTICES FOR DIGITAL RISKS IN DAIRY TECH
Jenn Johnson
KUMA

Jenn Johnson

KUMA

  • Discovering how dairy tech collects and processes farm and personal data using digital tools
  • Learning practical cybersecurity tips like the CIA triad and FIPPs to manage common digital threats
  • Seeing how privacy best practices can drive trust, contract wins, and market differentiation
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON PRIVACY IN DIGITAL AND AI TECHNOLOGIES IN DAIRY TECH
16:00 - 16:25
CLIMATE CHANGE AGRICULTURE AND MIGRATION – THE LINKS
Justin McCarthy
GlasPort Bio

Justin McCarthy

GlasPort Bio

  • Exploring how climate pressures are destabilizing food systems in vulnerable regions and driving global migration
  • Learning why sustainable intensification and methane reduction are essential for resilient dairy and livestock production
  • Understanding practical pathways for developed nations to cut emissions while safeguarding global food security and affordability
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON CLIMATE IMPACTS ON AGRICULTURE AND MIGRATION
16:30 - 16:55
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT MODELING TO TRACK DAIRY’S SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS TECHNOLOGIES
Elias Uddin
University of Connecticut

Elias Uddin

University of Connecticut

  • Reviewing carbon footprint comparisons across dairy systems based on feeding and regional differences
  • Learning how LCA evaluates the environmental impact of agri-tech interventions like feed additives
  • Exploring how integrated LCA models assess trade-offs across climate, biodiversity, and animal welfare
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON MODELING DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH LCA TOOLS
17:00 - 17:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
17:30 - 18:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
WHAT RESEARCH DO NEW TECHNOLOGIES NEED, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Alfonso Lago
DairyExperts

Alfonso Lago

DairyExperts

  • Understanding how identifying research gaps helps ensure reliable, evidence-based innovation in agriculture
  • Learning how thoughtful study design avoids common pitfalls and improves scientific and practical validity
  • Exploring how usability, farmer adoption, and economic value determine the real-world success of new tools
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON RESEARCH NEEDS FOR NEW AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES
09:40 - 10:05
STRATEGIC RISK MANAGEMENT IN DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK MARKETS
Justin White
Hudson Insurance Group

Justin White

Hudson Insurance Group

  • Exploring how Dairy Revenue Protection and Livestock Risk Protection programs safeguard profitability amid volatile markets
  • Learning strategies to integrate coverage tools for dairy, cull cows, and beef-on-dairy calves to strengthen financial resilience
  • Understanding how data-driven, comprehensive risk management enhances operational confidence and market adaptability
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC RISK MANAGEMENT IN LIVESTOCK MARKETS
10:10 - 10:35
GROWING USE OF HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING (HPP) IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY
Errol Raghubeer
JBT Corporation

Errol Raghubeer

JBT Corporation

  • Exploring how high pressure processing improves food safety and extends shelf life in modern dairy products
  • Understanding the benefits and challenges of applying HPP to raw and minimally processed milk for quality retention
  • Learning how HPP supports nutritional value and enhances cheese production efficiency in evolving dairy systems
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCES IN HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING FOR DAIRY
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY IN SILAGE MAKING WITH OXYGEN BARRIER FILMS
Meghan Gebhardt
Silostop Agri

Meghan Gebhardt

Silostop Agri

  • Exploring how oxygen-barrier films help producers maximize homegrown forage and protect valuable feed quality
  • Understanding how innovative film technologies reduce single-use plastic while supporting long-term forage preservation
  • Learning how these solutions contribute to growth in the biogas sector across both domestic and international markets
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE SILAGE AND OXYGEN BARRIER TECHNOLOGIES
11:30 - 11:55
GENERATIVE AI & REAL-TIME MONITORING IN LIVESTOCK FARMING — FROM DAIRY TO CROPS & MEDIA
Volodymyr Shevchuk
HOWCOW

Volodymyr Shevchuk

HOWCOW

  • Learning how predictive AI identifies health, fertility, and feeding risks hours or days before visible symptoms
  • Exploring scalable real-time monitoring systems that work across species, environments, and farm densities
  • Understanding how edge computing and long-range sensing enable reliable insights for farms and remote settings
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON PREDICTIVE AI AND REAL-TIME LIVESTOCK MONITORING
12:00 - 12:25
AUTOMATED MILKING SYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY OF A U.S. MIDWEST DAIRY FARM
Luis Peña-Lévano
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Luis Peña-Lévano

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Evaluating the costs, labor shifts, and operational changes involved in adopting automated milking systems
  • Analyzing real-world financial data and sustainability trade-offs from a mid-sized U.S. dairy case study
  • Exploring how AMS adoption impacts workforce dynamics, animal welfare, and long-term profitability
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON AUTOMATED MILKING IN MIDWEST DAIRY OPERATIONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE DAIRYCON EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
FROM DATA TO DECISIONS: AI-ENABLED MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR SMART DAIRY FARMING
Isabella Condotta
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Isabella Condotta

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • Learning how AI and computer vision are used to track cow health and behavior in real time
  • Discovering how sensor data and predictive models help improve management, labor use, and animal welfare
  • Exploring challenges in deploying tech across diverse farms, from data quality to user adoption and metrics
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR SMART DAIRY FARMING
14:00 - 14:25
BREEDING DAIRY CATTLE FOR RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY
Guillermo Martinez-Boggio
University of California Davis

Guillermo Martinez-Boggio

University of California Davis

  • Exploring how genetic selection improves feed efficiency and reduces resource inputs in dairy production
  • Learning how genomics and microbiome tools enhance breeding strategies for sustainable performance
  • Understanding how targeted selection and management help mitigate enteric methane emissions effectively
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON GENETIC STRATEGIES FOR DAIRY EFFICIENCY
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS

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