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
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
U.S. DAIRY MARKET OUTLOOK
Nate Donnay
StoneX Group Inc.

Nate Donnay

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.
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON CURRENT TRENDS IN THE U.S. DAIRY MARKET
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 - 11:55
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
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR WELFARE AND EFFICIENCY
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE DAIRYCON EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
HARNESSING THE POWER OF CONNECTED DATA
Amy Tranzillo
Datamars Livestock

Amy Tranzillo

Datamars Livestock

  • Exploring how integrating hardware and software platforms drives smarter decision-making in dairy operations
  • Learning how connected data transforms short-term on-farm problem solving and long-term strategic planning
  • Seeing real-world examples of how farmers and advisors use connected systems to boost performance outcomes
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON CONNECTED DATA AND SMART FARM PERFORMANCE
14:00 - 14:25
LEVERAGING AI AND DESIGN THINKING TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION IN DAIRY FARMING
Jigyasa Soni
Oakland University

Jigyasa Soni

Oakland University

  • Integrating AI and real-time analytics improves operational decision-making and animal welfare outcomes on farms
  • Exploring how design thinking supports the development of sustainable, user-focused dairy technologies
  • Presenting case examples of how cross-sector collaboration accelerates innovation across dairy ecosystems
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON AI AND DESIGN THINKING FOR DAIRY INNOVATION
14:30 - 14:55
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
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON PRIVACY IN DIGITAL AND AI TECHNOLOGIES IN DAIRY TECH
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
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
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR SMART DAIRY FARMING
16:00 - 16:25
SUSTAINABILITY IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE: A FEED MANUFACTURER’S PERSPECTIVE
Paul Davis
New Generation Supplements

Paul Davis

New Generation Supplements

  • Exploring how using by-products and co-products in feed enhances sustainability in livestock systems
  • Learning how feed formulation and presentation can significantly reduce environmental impact
  • Understanding how sustainable feed production contributes to stronger rural economies and communities
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE FEED STRATEGIES IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE
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 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
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
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON RESEARCH NEEDS FOR NEW AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES
10:10 - 10:35
AERODYNAMIC ENTRY DYNAMICS: A COW’S JOURNEY THROUGH ATMOSPHERIC EXTREMES
Alexandre Martin
University of Kentucky

Alexandre Martin

University of Kentucky

  • Exploring material response and heat transfer through the fictional lens of bovine atmospheric re-entry
  • Understanding hypersonic effects, shock wave behavior, and ablation in quadruped-shaped bodies in free fall
  • Using humor and physics to engage with aerothermodynamics principles in a fresh, memorable context
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ATMOSPHERIC ENTRY THROUGH A BOVINE PERSPECTIVE
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
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
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON AUTOMATED MILKING IN MIDWEST DAIRY OPERATIONS
11:30 - 11:55
INTEGRATING SOUTHEAST ASIA'S LIVESTOCK SECTOR INTO CARBON MARKETS
Jay Anand
GREENIPATH AG

Jay Anand

GREENIPATH AG

  • Examining how Southeast Asia’s livestock sector is aligning with carbon registries such as Verra and Gold Standard
  • Learning how carbon market integration supports sustainable emission reduction, methane mitigation, and rural environmental development
  • Exploring how this case study paves the way for Southeast Asia’s leadership in livestock sector decarbonization
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON LIVESTOCK SECTOR ENTRY INTO CARBON MARKET REGISTRIES
12:00 - 12:25
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
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON GENETIC STRATEGIES FOR DAIRY EFFICIENCY
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH

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