2026 Draft Symposia and Workshops

Review the draft program below and check back as we build out session descriptions and add speakers, session dates, and times.

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Draft Schedule of Events and Scientific Program

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.
Workshop
Dairy Records Management (half day; ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED)

Dairy Records Management (half day; ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED)

Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS) has developed reports to aid in the analysis of dairy information for daily decision-making by herdspersons and consultants. Through expert instruction, engaging discussion, and hands-on simulation, this half-day workshop will give you experience with their cloud-based suite of products.

dairy foods
Donald McMahon Recognition Symposium

 

Donald McMahon Recognition Symposium

Coming soon!

dairy foods
Dairy Foods Symposium: The Milk Fat Globule Membrane—Recent Technological Advances in the Milk Fat Globule Membrane and Dairy Phospholipid–Rich Ingredients

Dairy Foods Symposium: The Milk Fat Globule Membrane—Recent Technological Advances in the Milk Fat Globule Membrane and Dairy Phospholipid–Rich Ingredients

Coming soon

dairy foods
Dairy Foods Symposium: Advances in Cheese Science—Bridging Microbial Insights and Technological Innovation

Dairy Foods Symposium: Advances in Cheese Science—Bridging Microbial Insights and Technological Innovation

Coming soon

dairy foods
Milk Protein and Enzymes Symposium: Clean-Label Dairy Foods—The Functionality of Milk Proteins

Milk Protein and Enzymes Symposium: Clean-Label Dairy Foods—The Functionality of Milk Proteins

Coming soon

dairy foods
Dairy Foods Symposium: Dairy Food Safety—New Approaches to an Age-Old Challenge

Dairy Foods Symposium: Dairy Food Safety—New Approaches to an Age-Old Challenge

Coming soon

growth & development
animal health
Growth and Development Symposium: The Legacy of Dr. Bob James

Growth and Development Symposium: The Legacy of Dr. Bob James

Coming soon

interdisciplinary
Animal Science Modelers Group (full day; ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED)

Animal Science Modelers Group (full day; ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED)

Join the annual Animal Science Modelers Group for a one-day event showcasing the latest research and developments in animal science modeling. This gathering is a platform for researchers and industry professionals to share and discuss cutting-edge computational approaches, from mechanistic models of animal nutrition and metabolism to applications of machine learning for animal management and welfare.

animal behavior and well-being
breeding & genetics
Joint Animal Behavior and Well-Being and Breeding and Genetics Symposium: Genomics of Dairy Cattle Behavior and Well-Being

Joint Animal Behavior and Well-Being and Breeding and Genetics Symposium: Genomics of Dairy Cattle Behavior and Well-Being

Coming soon!

animal health
physiology & endocrinology
Joint Animal Health and Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium: Immunometabolism and Pathogenesis in Dairy Cattle Health and Disease

Joint Animal Health and Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium:  Immunometabolism and Pathogenesis in Dairy Cattle Health and Disease

Coming soon!

Extension Education Symposium: Dairy Extension and Industry Impacts—From Research to Real Life

Extension Education Symposium: Dairy Extension and Industry Impacts—From Research to Real Life

Coming soon!

lactation biology
Lactation Biology Symposium: The New Era of High Components—How Can We Increase Milk Protein in Accordance with Milk Fat?

Lactation Biology Symposium: The New Era of High Components—How Can We Increase Milk Protein in Accordance with Milk Fat?

Coming soon!

physiology & endocrinology
animal health
Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium: Concepts and Strategies to Improve Physiological Resilience to Heat Stress in Dairy Cows

Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium: Concepts and Strategies to Improve Physiological Resilience to Heat Stress in Dairy Cows

Coming soon!

production, management, and the environment
Production, Management, and the Environment Symposium: Precision Dairy—Translating Monitor Outputs into Actionable Decision-Making Tools

Production, Management, and the Environment Symposium: Precision Dairy—Translating Monitor Outputs into Actionable Decision-Making Tools

Coming soon!

reproduction
Reproduction Symposium: From Development to the First Pregnancy in Replacement Heifers

Reproduction Symposium: From Development to the First Pregnancy in Replacement Heifers

Coming soon!

reproduction
Reproduction Symposium: Scaling Reproduction in the Era of Dairy Consolidation

Reproduction Symposium: Scaling Reproduction in the Era of Dairy Consolidation

Coming soon!

ruminant nutrition
Ruminant Nutrition Symposium: From Data to the Barn—The Application of Nutritional Models

Ruminant Nutrition Symposium: From Data to the Barn—The Application of Nutritional Models

Coming soon!

ruminant nutrition
Ruminant Nutrition Platform Session: Rumen Microbial Protein—Supply, Efficiency, and Measurement

Ruminant Nutrition Platform Session: Rumen Microbial Protein—Supply, Efficiency, and Measurement

Coming soon!

ruminant nutrition
Ruminant Nutrition Platform Session: Mighty Methyl Donors—Updates on the Roles of 1-C Supplementation and Metabolism in Dairy Production

Ruminant Nutrition Platform Session: Mighty Methyl Donors—Updates on the Roles of 1-C Supplementation and Metabolism in Dairy Production

Coming soon!

ruminant nutrition
Small Ruminant Symposium: Managing Nutritional Challenges in Sheep and Goats During the Transition Period

Small Ruminant Symposium: Managing Nutritional Challenges in Sheep and Goats During the Transition Period

Coming soon!

Teaching Undergraduate and Graduate Education Symposium: Investing in Education—Securing Funds for Teaching Innovation

Teaching Undergraduate and Graduate Education Symposium: Investing in Education—Securing Funds for Teaching Innovation

Coming soon!

Joint ADSA-CSAS Symposium: Shaping the Next Generation from Calfhood—Integrating Genetics, Nutrition, and Management to Optimize Dairy Herd Sustainability

Joint ADSA-CSAS Symposium: Shaping the Next Generation from Calfhood—Integrating Genetics, Nutrition, and Management to Optimize Dairy Herd Sustainability

Coming soon!

Latest News

 The #ADSA2026 call for abstracts is open now, with submissions closing on February 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. To ensure your submission goes smoothly, we recommend reviewing the complete abstract submission instructions, quality standards, and frequently asked questions.

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