Dairy Leaders Gather at PDP 2026 Business Conference

By Blake Jackson

Registration is now underway for the 2026 Business Conference hosted by Professional Dairy Producers (PDP), a premier annual event designed for dairy producers seeking to strengthen their operations.

The two-day conference will take place March 4-5, 2026, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, and will feature world-class educational programming, leading researchers, industry experts, and a comprehensive dairy supplier and equipment trade show.

Centered on the theme “Dairy’s Blueprint: Drafting Tomorrow’s Success,” the 2026 conference focuses on helping producers prepare for future challenges while improving profitability today.

PDP’s Business Conference blends forward-looking keynote speakers with interactive workshops, hands-on learning opportunities, and valuable networking, delivering practical tools producers can put to work immediately. The full agenda and speaker lineup are available at www.pdpw.org.

“Every successful project begins with a well-designed blueprint and so does every successful dairy business,” said Shelly Mayer, Slinger, Wis., dairy farmer and PDP executive director.

“The PDP Business Conference is designed by dairy producers with topics, speakers and sessions focused on today’s top challenges and opportunities. Attendees will leave energized, equipped and inspired for success in the year ahead.”

The 2026 Business Conference will offer more than 50 educational sessions presented in a variety of formats, including keynote addresses, breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and learning lounge discussions.

More than 40 speakers from top researchers to innovative dairy producers and industry leaders will share insights and strategies. All educational sessions will include simultaneous Spanish translation.

Additional highlights include the expanded talentCONNECT reverse career fair, networking with leading suppliers in the Hall of Ideas Equipment and Trade Show, and a lively Wednesday evening event featuring music, food, drinks, Wisconsin cheese, and dueling piano entertainment from Piano Fondue.

Attendees can also explore cutting-edge research at the Preview Stage and discover innovative products and services showcased on the Nexus stage.

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