Preconference symposia and workshops are scheduled for Sunday, June 21; scientific sessions will begin Monday morning (June 22), and run through 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. 

Coffee and pastries will be served in the hall from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. during the morning sessions. Ice cream and a cash bar will be available for the afternoon poster sessions.

All times below are subject to change!

Networking Events for 2026

• First-Time Attendees’ Reception: Sunday, June 21 | 5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
• Opening Session and Reception: Sunday, June 21 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
• ADSA Awards Program: Tuesday, June 23| 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Ice Cream Social: Tuesday, June 23 | 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Closing Party: Wednesday, June 24 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Requires additional ticket fee

Scientific Program Format for 2026

• Poster sessions
  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
• Morning scientific sessions: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Lunch breaks: 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Afternoon scientific sessions
  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Afternoon ice cream breaks in the exhibit hall
  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Hear why the ADSA Annual Meeting is the premier event for dairy science professionals:

“ADSA represents the pinnacle of dairy science advancements and insights.”

“The ADSA Annual Meeting is a vital resource for networking and idea generation for dairy science and management. I walk away with key takeaways for my customers and my own dairy.”

“The ADSA Annual Meeting hosts the strongest collection of new dairy research insights anywhere in the world. I wouldn't miss it!”

“ADSA is always a great time to reunite with colleagues, network, and discuss science. I am always motivated and reinvigorated after the meeting.”

“ADSA was an excellent conference to learn, enhance knowledge in dairy science, and make connections that are for life!”

“The ADSA Annual Meeting provided invaluable insights and exceptional networking opportunities, enhancing my professional growth significantly.”

“ADSA is the proper place to fill your mind with research, meet new students and faculty working across the world, look for future opportunities, and enrich your mind.”

“As a graduate student, the ADSA meeting is a great opportunity to meet up with professionals and other grad students, and find potential mentors during a job search. You never know who you'll meet, and where it'll lead, and having lots of chances to mingle is very rewarding.”

“The ADSA meeting is a fantastic opportunity for animal science researchers from all over the world and all generations to meet, where the experiences of the past and present help to find solutions for the future.”