DAIRY NEWS – Today’s dairy industry demands grit, determination and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The 2025 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will deliver two days of world-class programming, leading researchers, experts, and dairy suppliers and networking opportunities for dairy producers to “dial it in” for success.
The conference will be held March 12-13, 2025, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., featuring 50 sessions sharing their insights and expertise in a variety of learning sessions ranging from cutting-edge technology to sustainability and management practices to leadership strategies. Sessions feature several formats for different learning styles including keynote, break-out, hands-on and learning lounge presentations, and sessions will be translated simultaneously for attendees who prefer to learn in Spanish. There will also be two sessions for 15 to 18-year-olds to build leadership and communications skills.
“There is nothing more valuable to busy dairy professionals than their time. The PDP Business Conference provides a wealth of education, networking and leadership development opportunities in just two days – there’s just no better place to invest your time for those who want to get serious about their business and personal success,” said Shelly Mayer, Slinger, Wis., dairy producer and PDP Executive Director.
The 2025 Business Conference will feature expanded opportunities for networking and interaction with the industry’s premier dairy suppliers in the Hall of Ideas Equipment and Trade Show. New technologies, insights and innovations touching every aspect of the dairy industry will be on display throughout the conference, and the Hall of Ideas will come alive with an “Evening on the Square” on Wednesday evening. Reminiscent of Madison’s Capital Square, there will be live entertainment, a “taste of Wisconsin,” and exceptional food and beverages.
Located inside the Hall of Ideas, the Preview Stage provides an opportunity to hear about the latest research currently spearheaded by university researchers and graduate students from the University of Wisconsin system and Michigan State University.
The Nexus® stage will return to showcase companies whose novel ideas, products and services offer innovative solutions to producers and agri-business professionals. Representatives from each company will give a 15-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer segment with dairy producers.
Visit the 2025 Business Conference website for the conference flier, and information on exhibiting at the event. Details on lodging are also available, with discounted rates at several Madison area hotels if booked by February deadlines. Learn more here.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) is the nation’s largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.
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