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.
- 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
- Interpreting 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
PRIVACY AS A BUSINESS ENABLER: BEST PRACTICES FOR DIGITAL RISKS IN DAIRY TECH
Jenn Johnson
KUMA
- Understanding how dairy tech collects and processes farm and personal data using digital tools
- Applying practical cybersecurity tips, such as the CIA triad and FIPPs, to manage common digital threats
- Recognizing how privacy best practices can drive trust, contract wins, and market differentiation
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON PRIVACY IN DIGITAL AND AI TECHNOLOGIES IN DAIRY TECH
10:10 - 10:35
BREEDING DAIRY CATTLE FOR RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY
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
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON GENETIC STRATEGIES FOR DAIRY EFFICIENCY
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
Sponsored By HIPERBARIC – HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON EXPLORING HOW AI AND PRECISION TECH TRANSFORM DAIRY FARMS WITH SMART SENSORS, REAL-TIME MONITORING, AND PREDICTIVE HERD MANAGEMENT TOOLS
- Managing adoption risks by balancing AI gains with data privacy, security trade-offs, and farmer-ready basics in practice
- Proving on-farm value by defining transformation, validating predictions with gold-standard studies, and driving on-farm adoption
- Integrating genomic, sensor, and environmental data to strengthen genetic evaluations and accelerate profitable genetic progress
- Evolving AI from activity tracking to early anomaly detection, proving ROI impact, and scaling into decision intelligence platforms
- Prioritizing data integrity and integration to reduce AI failures, and keeping human herd managers central with AI as decision support
| Waste Water Innovations LLC & DRPSeven | Moderator
| KUMA
| DairyExperts
| University of California, Davis
| HOWCOW
| Fort Supply Technologies, LLC
11:30 - 11:55
MODERN HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR MODERN COWS
Chris Rock
AHV USA
- Addressing innovative strategies that target the underlying causes of common bacterial infections in dairy herds
- Demonstrating how science-based health solutions enhance animal resilience, productivity, and overall longevity
- Quantifying how modern preventive approaches improve welfare and reduce long-term herd management costs
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE HEALTH STRATEGIES FOR MODERN COWS
12:00 - 12:25
IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY IN SILAGE MAKING WITH OXYGEN BARRIER FILMS
Meghan Gebhardt
Silostop Agri
- Examining how oxygen-barrier films help producers maximize homegrown forage and protect valuable feed quality
- Assessing 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
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE SILAGE AND OXYGEN BARRIER TECHNOLOGIES
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE DAIRYCON EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
GROWING USE OF HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING (HPP) IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY
Errol Raghubeer
JBT Corporation
- 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
- Showcasing how HPP supports nutritional value and enhances cheese production efficiency in evolving dairy systems
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCES IN HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING FOR DAIRY
14:00 - 14:25
HIGH-PRESSURE PROCESSING (HPP) TECHNOLOGY: ENSURING DAIRY SAFETY, QUALITY, AND SHELF LIFE
Daniela Soto
Hiperbaric – High Pressure Processing
- Explaining 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
- Showcasing 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
- Detailing how practical, evidence-based innovations drive profitability and support sustainable dairy farming
- Addressing methane on dairy operations requires a full systemwide approach, from enteric to manure management. Learn about a new manure solution that can reduce GHG emissions by 90% while improving the fertilizer quality of manure
- 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
Sponsored By ROMO INCENTIVES GROUP
15:30 - 15:55
MICROBIAL PRECISION: A NEW FRONTIER IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND DAIRY EFFICIENCY
Lisa Marotz
Native Microbials, Inc.
- Examining how a novel rumen-native microbial technology modulates rumen chemistry and host physiology for better outcomes
- Reviewing key production and efficiency findings from university studies and a meta-analysis of over 25 on-farm controlled commercial trials
- Demonstrating how machine learning and oral swabs are used to estimate methane via next-gen microbial DNA sequencing
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR WELFARE AND EFFICIENCY
16:00 - 16:25
THE MISSING INTELLIGENCE LAYER: TURNING FARM SIGNALS INTO BETTER DECISIONS
Volodymyr Shevchuk
HOWCOW
- How biological signals and behavior can be converted into a universal decision layer that automatically reveals risks and opportunities on livestock farms, while integrating seamlessly with the systems farmers already use – no replacement required
- Why anomaly detection is not about alerts or dashboards, but about capturing early weak and strong signals that reshape how farms operate, plan, and invest–driving 27%+ efficiency gains with no added operational costs
- How platforms like HOWCOW enable the shift from reactive farm management to continuous, adaptive intelligence, amplifying existing workflows and unlocking scalable, data-driven decision-making across the entire operation
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON MODELING DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH LCA TOOLS
16:30 - 16:55
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT MODELING TO TRACK DAIRY’S SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS TECHNOLOGIES
Elias Uddin
University of Connecticut
- Reviewing carbon footprint comparisons across dairy systems based on feeding and regional differences
- Understanding how LCA evaluates the environmental impact of agri-tech interventions, such as feed additives
- Detailing 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 - 18:00
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
- Outlining how identifying research gaps helps ensure reliable, evidence-based innovation in agriculture
- Designing thoughtful study methodologies to avoid common pitfalls and improve scientific and practical validity
- Evaluating 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
- Explaining how Dairy Revenue Protection and Livestock Risk Protection programs safeguard profitability amid volatile markets
- Integrating coverage strategy tools for dairy, cull cows, and beef-on-dairy calves to strengthen financial resilience
- Exploring 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
FROM BARN TO BARREL: THE ULTIMATE IN FARM EFFICIENCY
Bruce Lichorowic
CircumVent Global
- Assessing how advanced waste valorization converts manure and rejected feed into renewable fuels and SAF
- Explaining how modular refinery systems enable on-farm energy independence for power and thermal needs
- Learning how zero-cost feedstock strategies unlock new revenues through drop-in fuels and carbon credits
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON WASTE VALORIZATION AND FARM-BASED ENERGY SOLUTIONS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
ACCELERATING BACTERIAL EFFICIENCY AND ELIMINATING H2S VIA CHEMICAL OXYGENATION
Alan Rein
Waste Water Innovations LLC & DRPSeven
- Understanding how oxygen limitation drives sludge buildup, sulfide formation, and infrastructure corrosion
- Exploring how chemical oxygenation restores aerobic efficiency and prevents hydrogen sulfide at the source
- Reviewing operational benefits, including sludge reduction, odor control, safety gains, and asset protection
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON CHEMICAL OXYGENATION AND H2S ELIMINATION
11:30 - 11:55
UHF DATA-DRIVEN PRECISION: INTEGRATING UHF-BASED ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION INTO THE DAIRY INDUSTRY
Nephi Harvey
Fort Supply Technologies, LLC
- Detailing how ultra-high-frequency identification improves livestock tracking accuracy and data reliability across dairy and beef-on-dairy production systems
- Showing how integrating UHF identity with behavioral, health, and yield data unlocks deeper animal and herd performance insights
- Examining deployment pathways, cost-benefit factors, and real-world implementation strategies for scalable precision adoption
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON UHF INTEGRATION AND DATA-DRIVEN DAIRY PRECISION
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
- 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
- Assessing 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 - 12:55
FROM DATA TO DECISIONS: AI-ENABLED MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR SMART DAIRY FARMING
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
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR SMART DAIRY FARMING
13:00 - 13:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
13:15 - 14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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