Join industry leaders at the New York State Cheese Manufacturers Association Annual Spring Conference, where innovation meets expertise in Syracuse. Engage with premier dairy scientists and Cornell University researchers unveiling groundbreaking developments in cheese manufacturing excellence. Stay ahead of regulatory requirements while discovering process optimization strategies from leading industry experts. Connect with fellow professionals and gain actionable insights to enhance your operation's efficiency and product quality. Your pathway to cheese manufacturing innovation begins here.
This year’s program speakers include: Aaron Adalja, Cornell University Robert Aguilera, Novonesis James Carroll, Hacket Cyber Diego Diel, Cornell University Drew Frommelt, DFA: Dairy Outlook for 2025 Melanie Neumann, Neumann Advisory Services, LLC: Executive Liability Exposure in Food Production Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University: Food safety update: how to stay ahead of the curve and keep yourself out of trouble
Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Dairy Forum is where over 1,200 executives—from dairy processors, cooperatives, retailers, and suppliers—come together. This four-day event is designed to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation, and shape a bold, dynamic future for the industry.
CheeseExpo brings together over 4,000 leaders, suppliers, and professionals from across the cheese, butter, whey and cultured dairy products processing industry. It’s the only event that combines in-depth educational sessions, high-value networking, exciting celebrations honoring industry excellence, and a massive exhibit floor showcasing the latest innovations. Your hosts Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) promise an exciting event.
2026 will mark the 36th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest®, the world’s respected and honored technical cheese and butter competition, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association!
