2026 ADSA Annual Meeting
Start Date - End Date
June 20, 2026 - June 24, 2026
Registration Deadline
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6/25/26
Please register each guest under their own account.
ADSA CODE OF CONDUCT
All registered attendees are required to review and comply with the ADSA Event Code of Conduct as a condition of their participation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To be eligible for a refund of meeting registration fees, requests must be received in writing. If the request is received on or before June 1, 2026, the registrant will receive a 90% refund. If the request is received after June 1, 2026, NO REFUND will be issued.
The cancellation/refund request deadline applies only to meeting registration fees. No refunds will be issued for ticketed events that are not cancelled by ADSA. Ticketed events may be cancelled by ADSA if minimum attendance requirements are not met. Should ADSA cancel a ticketed event, refunds will be issued for cancelled ticketed events.
All approved refunds will be issued after the meeting in the form in which payment was made.
ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS & POST DOCS:
The popular all-inclusive Career Pass option is again being offered this year and has been expanded to cover Post-Docs as well. Click here for more information about this registration option that bundles in all GSD social events (GSD Mixer, GSD Workshop, and GSD Career Insights Luncheon) with your registration fee at a discounted rate.
Registration Fees
| Price Description | Amount |
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| Member Registration - Early | $595.00 |
| Complimentary Corporate Sponsor Registration | $0.00 |
| Fellow/Life Member Registration - Early | $250.00 |
| Member Registration - Standard | $795.00 |
| Member Registration - Late | $895.00 |
| Fellow/Life Member Registration - Standard | $350.00 |
| Fellow/Life Member Registration - Late | $450.00 |
| Nonmember Registration - Early | $745.00 |
| Nonmember Registration - Standard | $945.00 |
| Nonmember Registration - Late | $1045.00 |
| Post-Doc Member Registration - Early | $225.00 |
| Post-Doc Member Registration - Standard | $325.00 |
| Post-Doc Member Registration - Late | $425.00 |
| Post-Doc Nonmember Registration - Early | $300.00 |
| Post-Doc Nonmember Registration - Standard | $400.00 |
| Post-Doc Nonmember Registration - Late | $500.00 |
| Grad Student Member Registration - Early | $175.00 |
| Grad Student Member Registration - Standard | $275.00 |
| Grad Student Member Registration - Late | $375.00 |
| Grad Student Nonmember Registration - Early | $300.00 |
| Grad Student Nonmember Registration - Standard | $400.00 |
| Grad Student Nonmember Registration - Late | $500.00 |
| Undergrad Student Member Registration - Early | $0.00 |
| Undergrad Student Member Registration - Standard | $0.00 |
| Undergrad Student Member Registration - Late | $75.00 |
| Undergrad Student Nonmember Registration - Early | $125.00 |
| Undergrad Student Nonmember Reg - Standard | $175.00 |
| Undergrad Student Nonmember Registration - Late | $300.00 |
| One Day Registration - Monday June 22 - Early | $250.00 |
| One Day Registration - Monday June 22 - Standard | $300.00 |
| One Day Registration - Monday June 22 - Late | $350.00 |
| One Day Registration - Monday June 22 - Early | $300.00 |
| One Day Registration - Monday June 22 - Standard | $350.00 |
| One Day Registration - Monday June 22 - Late | $400.00 |
| One Day Registration - Tuesday June 23 - Early | $250.00 |
| One Day Registration - Tuesday June 23 - Standard | $300.00 |
| One Day Registration - Tuesday June 23 - Late | $350.00 |
| One Day Registration - Tuesday June 23 - Early | $300.00 |
| One Day Registration - Tuesday June 23 - Standard | $350.00 |
| One Day Registration - Tuesday June 23 - Late | $400.00 |
| One Day Registration - Wednesday June 24 - Early | $250.00 |
| One Day Registration - Wed, June 24 - Standard | $300.00 |
| One Day Registration - Wednesday June 24 - Late | $350.00 |
| One Day Registration - Wednesday June 24 - Early | $300.00 |
| One Day Registration - Wed, June 24 - Standard | $350.00 |
| One Day Registration - Wednesday June 24 - Late | $400.00 |
| Accompanying Guest Registration | $0.00 |
| Dairy Records Management Workshop ONLY | $135.00 |
| Dairy Records Management Workshop ONLY | $135.00 |
| Grad Student Member Career Pass - Early | $235.00 |
| Grad Student Member Career Pass - Standard | $335.00 |
| Grad Student Member Career Pass - Late | $415.00 |
| Grad Student Nonmember Career Pass - Early | $360.00 |
| Grad Student Nonmember Career Pass - Standard | $460.00 |
| Grad Student Nonmember Career Pass - Late | $540.00 |
| Staff Registration | $0.00 |
| Animal Science Modeler's Group ONLY - Professional | $80.00 |
| Animal Science Modeler's Group ONLY - Student | $50.00 |
| Animal Science Modeler's Group ONLY - Professional | $80.00 |
| Animal Science Modeler's Group ONLY - Student | $50.00 |
| Post Doctoral Member Career Pass - Early | $235.00 |
| Post Doctoral Nonmember Career Pass - Early | $360.00 |
| Post Doctoral Member Career Pass - Standard | $335.00 |
| Post Doctoral Nonmember Career Pass - Standard | $460.00 |
| Post Doctoral Member Career Pass - Late | $415.00 |
| Post Doctoral Nonmember Career Pass - Late | $540.00 |
| Mixed Models Workshop ONLY | $135.00 |
| Mixed Models Workshop ONLY | $135.00 |
| Nonmember Registration - Early | $745.00 |
| Nonmember Registration - Standard | $945.00 |
| Nonmember Registration - Late | $1045.00 |
* ACS members should register as a “non-member” and enter the ACS member discount code when prompted.
* Competition Students receive a complimentary ticket to the banquet
Available Functions
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| Conference Apparel | ||
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USD T-Shirt - Small Add a #ADSA2026 t-shirt to your ticket and show your community pride. All proceeds go to support student initiatives. |
$15.00 | |
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USD T-Shirt - Medium Add a #ADSA2026 t-shirt to your ticket and show your community pride. All proceeds go to support student initiatives. |
$15.00 | |
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USD T-Shirt - Large Add a #ADSA2026 t-shirt to your ticket and show your community pride. All proceeds go to support student initiatives. |
$15.00 | |
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USD T-Shirt - X-Large Add a #ADSA2026 t-shirt to your ticket and show your community pride. All proceeds go to support student initiatives. |
$15.00 | |
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GSD/Postdoc Light Blue Ballcap New this year! We’re offering the option for ADSA members to rep their community pride with #ADSA2026 hats. Make sure you’re a member and place your order for a light-blue ballcap or a dark-blue trucker-style hat as you register before June 1, 2026, and pick it up onsite at the meeting. One size fits all. Very limited quantities will be available for sale at the meeting for $35.00. |
$28.00 | |
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GSD/Postdoc Dark Blue Trucker Hat New this year! We’re offering the option for ADSA members to rep their community pride with #ADSA2026 hats. Make sure you’re a member and place your order for a light-blue ballcap or a dark-blue trucker-style hat as you register before June 1, 2026, and pick it up onsite at the meeting. One size fits all. Very limited quantities will be available for sale at the meeting for $35.00. |
$28.00 | |
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WhatsApp Group Opt In Add me to the event WhatsApp group to connect with fellow attendees. Participation is optional, and you can opt out at any time. |
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| Saturday - June 20 | ||
| 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm | ||
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USD Dairy Farm Tour: Farm Stapels Buses will depart from SpringHill Suites. Ticket price includes the tour and round-trip transportation. Undergraduate students and their club advisors are given the first opportunity to register; the tour will be offered to others if space remains. |
$30.00 | |
| 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm | ||
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USD Informal Mixer: USD Dine Around Undergrad dine-around for schools arriving early. Depart from USD hotel lobby |
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| Sunday - June 21 | ||
| 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | ||
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Animal Science Modeler's Group - Professional Rate Join the annual Animal Science Modeler’s Group (ASMG) 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. |
$80.00 | |
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Animal Science Modeler's Group - Student Rate Join the annual Animal Science Modeler’s Group (ASMG) 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. |
$50.00 | |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | ||
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USD Midday Mixer and Luncheon |
$10.00 | |
| 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | ||
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Dairy Records Management Workshop: Evaluating Transition Cow Performance and Replacement Strategy Using Dairy Herd Data Dairy herd management increasingly depends on the ability to interpret records and translate herd data into management decisions. This workshop introduces practical approaches for evaluating transition cow performance and connecting those outcomes to replacement planning and breeding strategy. Participants will explore the Fresh Cow Index (FCI), a metric that compares predicted and actual early-lactation performance during the critical 5 to 40 days-in-milk period. The FCI integrates DHIA test-day data, genetic evaluations, and previous production records to estimate expected performance and compare it with actual early-lactation performance. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises using Dairy Records Management Systems herd data tools - including DairyDepot, CowCompass, HeiferHub, and HerdHighlight - participants will evaluate herd-level trends, interpret cohort patterns, and explore how transition performance influences future culling risk and replacement demand. Benefits: Participants will learn how to: interpret FCI scores and herd-level trends, identify transition performance patterns using cohort analysis, evaluate the gap between predicted and realized early-lactation performance, connect transition outcomes to culling risk and replacement needs, and use herd data tools to support informed herd management decisions. Who Should Attend: Dairy scientists and researchers Extension specialists and educators Graduate students in dairy science Dairy consultants and herd advisors Industry professionals interested in dairy records analysis Participants should bring their own computer (or tablet) using a Windows, iOS, or Android operating system with internet access capability or a built-in hotspot. Computers (or tablets) must have a current version of an internet browser, such as Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, installed. Using a phone is not recommended (limited screen size.) |
$135.00 | |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | ||
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Opening Session and Reception Moderated by ADSA President David Everett, this dynamic opening session will include a panel discussion followed by a reception. |
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| 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm | ||
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GSD Mixer: The New Fashioned Join your fellow students for a night of games, engaging conversation, and networking! A perfect chance to share insights, make new connections, and catch up with old friends. |
$40.00 | |
| Monday - June 22 | ||
| 6:30 am - 8:00 am | ||
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ADSA Production Division Extension Breakfast |
$35.00 | |
| Join us for a Fun Run! | ||
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#ADSA2026 Fun Run & T-shirt Whether you are a fierce competitor or a leisurely jogger, the ADSA 2026 Fun Run is open to all levels! Sign up before June 1, 2026, and receive a complimentary t-shirt from sponsor RP Nutrients/Evonik/Landus (all registrants who sign up after June 1 will get first-come-first-serve access to t-shirts). Please note that your name, email, phone, affiliation, age range, gender, and t-shirt size will be provided to the Fun Run organizers. Exact route and meet-up location coming soon. |
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| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | ||
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GSD Workshop: How to Review a Scientific Article This hands-on workshop, helmed by Editors in Chief Jessica McArt (JDS Communications) and Laura Hernandez (Journal of Dairy Science), will tackle the topic of how to successfully review a scientific article. Lunch is included. |
$35.00 | |
| 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm | ||
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USD Career Roundtable Lunch A program favorite, the Career Roundtable Luncheon gives undergraduate students the opportunity to dine and network with professional members representing a wide array of careers in the dairy industry. The program is conveniently scheduled during the Annual Meeting lunch break on Monday. Participants will learn about careers in the industry, get useful tips on planning for their careers, and much more. Students are encouraged to dress professionally (business casual or better) and bring several copies of their resumes. Students should also plan time to visit industry reps in the exhibit hall for information about internships and job opportunities |
$10.00 | |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | ||
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USD Mixer: Nine Below Undergrads, with the day’s competitions behind you, take the evening off with a fun night in downtown Milwaukee, WI. Ticket price includes heavy appetizers. We hope to see you there! |
$50.00 | |
| Tuesday - June 23 | ||
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | ||
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USD Educational Workshop |
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| 11:45 am - 2:00 pm | ||
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USD Awards Luncheon - Professional Rate Plan to attend this year’s Undergraduate Student Division awards luncheon. The afternoon will be capped with the presentation of student awards and announcement of new USD officers. Both students and professionals are encouraged to attend. This is a wonderful chance to show your support and appreciation for our industry’s next generation! |
$55.00 | |
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USD Awards Luncheon - Student Rate Plan to attend this year’s Undergraduate Student Division awards luncheon. The afternoon will be capped with the presentation of student awards and announcement of new USD officers. Both students and professionals are encouraged to attend. This is a wonderful chance to show your support and appreciation for our industry’s next generation! |
$40.00 | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | ||
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GSD Career Insights Luncheon With a roundtable format, you will have the opportunity to connect with professional members about their experiences moving from graduate school to the professional world. This lunch is intended to give students an informal environment in which to inquire about each professional’s personal journey and the challenges they encountered along the way. Lunch is included. |
$35.00 | |
| 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | ||
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Production Division Lunch (boxed lunch; optional) |
$30.00 | |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | ||
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ADSA Award Ceremony Celebrate the ADSA 2026 award winners making important contributions to the dairy sector. All meeting participants, families, and friends are welcome! |
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| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | ||
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Ice Cream Social 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! |
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| Wednesday - June 24 | ||
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | ||
| What is your statistical software of choice? | ||
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Mixed Models Workshop The Mixed Models Workshop is a biennial event of professional development with the objective of fostering the continuing quantitative education of agricultural scientists, including graduate students, faculty, and research associates. The workshop is organized and delivered by members of the North Central Coordinating Committee (NCCC) 170, on “Research Advances in Agricultural Statistics |
$135.00 | |
| 9:30 am - 5:00 pm | ||
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International Partnership Symposium and Lunch: Dairy Research in China The International Partnership Program (IPP) Symposium is where scientists from research centers and regions outside North America present their unique work to a largely United States-based audience. The intent is to have Production and Dairy Foods cross-disciplinary presentations to help bring the dairy chain closer together. In recent years, China’s dairy industry and scientific community have made remarkable progress. Many Chinese dairy scientists have carried out excellent research in both fundamental science and technological innovation. This year’s symposium, co-organized by ADSA and the China Alliance of Dairy Innovation (CADI), will showcase advances across the dairy value chain in China. Lunch and refreshments provided. |
$125.00 | |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | ||
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Closing Reception Wrap up the week with an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and camaraderie to celebrate the end of #ADSA2026. |
$30.00 | |
Speakers
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