Event Schedule

Events take place at the Frontier Airlines Center, 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203 USA

Tuesday, April 10

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

INNOVATION CENTER FOR U.S. DAIRY
WELCOME RECEPTION

The Innovation Center provides a warm greeting for attendees from around the globe.

WedNesdaY, April 11

8:00–9:00 a.m

OPENING ADDRESS: MARK MURPHY

All attendees are invited to learn the secrets of teambuilding from Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers.

9:00–Noon

CONCURRENT SEMINAR: CHEESE... TODAY’S CHALLENGES AND TOMORROW’S OPPORTUNITIES

How do we deal with the challenges of yeasts and molds? How do we get back to the basics regarding factors that affect body, texture and flavor of cheese making? Once you’ve made your cheese, how do you capture the value of whey? CDR staff will share the latest research findings in all of these areas. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will focus on opportunities including the impact of the new school lunch program on cheese, followed by their new report on the Future of Dairy and Cheese Research. Hosted by Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research and Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.

9:00–Noon

CONCURRENT SEMINAR: REFORMING DAIRY POLICY REFORM

Construction resumes on federal dairy policy as Congress plans to build a 2012 Farm Bill next spring. World trade opportunities demand changes in dairy product price supports, federal milk marketing orders and even dairy product standards. And domestic budget pressure points to the end of government pay-outs and new opportunities to address milk price volatility and market downturns. Join WCMA and University of Wisconsin economists Mark Stephenson and Brian Gould for a fresh look at federal dairy policy. Hosted by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Noon–1:00 p.m.

WCMA LUNCHEON & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PRESENTATION

Join Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association for a complimentary lunch and a celebration of special achievements. We’ll honor three recipients of WCMA’s Distinguished Service Award and congratulate the third year graduates of WCMA’s Management Skills for Dairy Professionals certificate program.

12:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

The Expo’s move to Milwaukee means more exhibits – 33 percent more – and walking the trade show floor remains free for dairy processors and marketers. New this year, visit the ICTE Exhibitor Directory and plan your booth visits with our searchable, online exhibitor directory.

5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

CHR. HANSEN RECEPTION & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHEESE AUCTION

Chr. Hansen hosts an evening of extraordinary cheeses and cheesemakers from the 29th World Championship Cheese Contest. This is the cheese industry’s largest gathering and the exciting auction of gold medal cheeses supports execution of our Championship Cheese Contests, WCMA member education programs and WCMA’s family of student scholarships.

Thursday, April 12

8:00–9:00 a.m

OPENING ADDRESS

A Keynote Address sponsored by Baker Tilly.

9:00–Noon

CONCURRENT SEMINAR: ASIAN EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DAIRY PROCESSORS AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

U.S. dairy exports to South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and China are growing for whey products, lactose, milk powders and cheese. USDEC experts will break down market opportunities in the region, as well as U.S. concerns with European geographic indicators that threaten to block U.S. cheese varieties from entering Asian markets. Wisconsin export specialists will discuss equipment sales opportunities in Asia. The session concludes with a special address from Korean import specialist Sunny Ahn, president, FoodMinds, Seoul, South Korea. Hosted by U.S. Dairy Export Council, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

9:00–Noon

CONCURRENT SEMINAR: NEW REGULATORY CHALLENGES FOR FOOD SAFETY

New laws and regulatory programs in the U.S. and abroad will challenge dairy processors of all sizes in 2012. Provisions within the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA); FDA’s environmental plant inspections; controversial antibiotic residue milk testing and USDA’s updated European Health Certificate Program are teed up as challenges for the dairy industry in 2012. Hosted by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

9:00–Noon

CONCURRENT SEMINAR: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO GROWTH VIA WASTE TO ENERGY SOLUTIONS

An interactive discussion from industry experts regarding the growing issues around waste management in the cheese industry, and creative engineering solutions to deal with this common challenge. This session will include case studies of cheese manufacturers currently using waste to energy solutions and a review of tax incentives for waste to energy projects. Hosted by Baker Tilly.

Noon–1:00 p.m.

DUPONT LUNCHEON

Enjoy an excellent, complimentary lunch courtesy of Danisco.

12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

A second afternoon to explore a record-setting 435 exhibit booths at the Expo. You’ll see more equipment, ingredients and ideas than ever before from suppliers focused on your success.

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

CARGILL RECEPTION

Cargill opens a gala evening for cheese and butter craftsmen from around the globe.

6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHEESE CONTEST AWARDS BANQUET

The Awards Banquet is a celebration unparalleled in the dairy industry – an evening that will rekindle your passion for excellence. Celebrate with champions from the 2012 World Championship Cheese Contest.

8:30 p.m.