Join us at the Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference, the premier gathering for ice cream, yogurt, and cultured dairy leaders! This reimagined event delivers cutting-edge insights on emerging market trends, food safety, labeling, and technical advancements. Dive into dynamic discussions, hands-on sessions, and exclusive product tastings. Don’t miss the Innovative Flavor and Product Competitions, celebrating the future of ice cream and cultured dairy. Network with industry trailblazers and gain tools to stay ahead. Be inspired, innovate boldly, and transform your products and processes!
Connect with our team at the show
Meet the Nelson-Jameson team attending
Lisa Schulz
Packaging, Ingredients & Chemicals Department Manager
Agenda
April 1, 2025
Breakfast
8:00am - 8:30am
Welcome Remarks 8:30am - 8:45am
General Session - Gaining Inspiration from Here and Abroad: Keep Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Part of the Conversation with Today’s Evolving Consumers with Donna Berry 8:45am - 9:30am
General Session Fireside Chat - Training the Next Generation of Innovators with Loren Ward, Samuel Alcaine, PhD 9:30am - 10:15am
General Session - Research to Reality: Translating Innovative Concepts into Real World Value with Samuel Alcaine, PhD, John Renye Jr., PhD, Omid McDonald, Emily Darchuk 2:15pm - 3:00pm
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