Scientific Program and Workshops
In addition to our scientific programming—with even more interdisciplinary topics, sessions for students, and options for dairy producers—early registrants get first access to ticketed events. Get your tickets before they’re gone!
Dairy Records Management Workshop
Sunday, June 16, 2024
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Additional fee required
This workshop will provide participants with hands-on experience using a new Dairy Records Management Systems suite of products called HerdHQ. With a growing emphasis on breeding dairy cattle to beef bulls, these products address the challenges dairy producers face in making breeding decisions to ensure there will be enough replacement animals in the future while maximizing returns from breeding cows to beef bulls. Participants are required to bring a laptop to the session. Learn more.
ADSA Dairy Foods Division International Partnership Program (IPP) Symposium: Dairy Research in Denmark—Focus on Sustainability and Functionality
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Additional fee required
This one-day symposium on structural nutrition will be presented by the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University, as well as two leading dairy companies in Denmark: Chr. Hansen and Arla Foods. The symposium will provide examples of the broad-reaching research activities supporting the dairy sector in Denmark. From studies on sustainability and milk protein quality to protein structure function relationships, fundamental studies on protein ingredients and processing, dairy food and health, and digital dairy. Learn more.
Networking Events
Connect, collaborate, and grow your professional community via #ADSA2024 social events.
Opening Session and Reception
Sunday, June 16, 2024
6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Join us at the interdisciplinary opening session for a thought-provoking keynote with Frédéric Leroy, PhD, who will discuss the origins, content, and impact of the Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the Societal Role of Livestock, which is an influential document endorsed by over 1,000 scientists, advocating for the significance of livestock in food systems.
ADSA Awards Program
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the ADSA 2024 award winners making important contributions to the dairy sector. All meeting participants, families, and friends are welcome.
Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
8:15 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a dairy treat after the awards program at the perennial favorite—the Ice Cream Social! All meeting participants, families, friends, award winners, and award donors are invited!
Closing Party
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Requires a $20 ticket fee
Wrap up the week with an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and camaraderie on the Hilton event lawn.