Schedule of Events
All events take place at the Alliant Energy Center unless noted otherwise.
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023 |
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
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Young Professionals Reception
Young professionals in the industry are invited to an exciting network event.
Purchase ticket to attend.
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2023040419:0021:00 040 | TUE, APR 4 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
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Concurrent Seminar | Center for Dairy Research Technical Session: Optimizing Manufacture of Snack Cheese
From string cheese, cheese curds to baked cheese crisps and more, the snack cheese category has grown and is expected to continue to expand. This session will share innovative tips and strategies to produce and manufacture different snack cheese formats. Learn about the snack cheese market and retail trends, and the research taking place at the Center for Dairy Research focused on extending the shelf life of cheese curds and on developing natural cheese crisps/puffs.
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2023040509:0011:00 001 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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Concurrent Seminar | Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy and CDR Food Safety Focus: Pathogen Prevention, Training Resources and Traceability
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2023040609:3012:00 002 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
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Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest
Overview:
Dairy student teams from across the United States gather at CheeseCon to evaluate dairy products and vie for the title of Collegiate Champion. Visit the action live on site and catch a glimpse of the future of the dairy industry! Location: Mendota 5-7
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2023040509:0013:00 000 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM CST
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CheeseCon Complimentary Lunch
Overview:
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2023040612:0013:15 000 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM CST
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2023040508:0008:50 000 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
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Center for Dairy Research Workshop: Artisan Cheesemaking at CDR
Join the cheesemakers and researchers at the Center for Dairy Research for an in-depth, hands-on workshop in the new CDR pilot plant in Babcock Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Round trip complimentary bus ride courtesy of C.D. Smith Construction from the Alliant Energy Center to the Center for Dairy Research on the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
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2023040509:0014:00 000 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023 |
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
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2023040412:0019:00 000 | TUE, APR 4 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
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2023040613:3015:30 000 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023 |
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
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WCMA Job Fair
Meet the industry's next generation at WCMA's Job Fair. Dairy processors and manufacturers will highlight job opportunities and students will share their resumes. Don't miss this great event!
Location: Upper Level Lounge
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2023040415:0017:00 000 | TUE, APR 4 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM CST
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Recognition of WCMA Leadership Training Graduates
Overview: During our complimentary lunch, meet rising stars in the dairy industry as WCMA puts the spotlight on industry personnel who have completed leadership training with WCMA.
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2023040512:3013:00 000 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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CheeseCon Tabletop Exhibits
The largest tabletop exhibit floor in the 36-year history of this national conference – more than 300 expert supplier partners from around the world – takes over CheeseCon Wednesday afternoon. It’s dairy industry's single best interaction of processors and solutions providers – all in one giant hall.
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2023040510:3017:00 000 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
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U.S. Champions Awards Banquet
Join the joyful celebration of excellence – a night of honors for gold, silver and bronze medalists in the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest and newly-minted Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers.
Purchase ticket to attend. Location: Hall A
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2023040618:0020:30 000 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM CST
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Visit the New Center for Dairy Research!
Take a complimentary bus ride courtesy of C.D. Smith to the new Center for Dairy Research on the University of Wisconsin- Madison campus for the opportunity to tour the world's largest dairy research center, right here in Wisconsin. Up to 200 attendees can sign up on-site to participate. Meet with CDR staff and join guided tours throughout the building, including the sensory booths, culinary applications lab, and state-of-the-art pilot plant. Total time at CDR for each participant will be about 75 minutes. Visiting inside the pilot plant is optional and will require following CDR GMPs.
Lobby Departures – two busses at 1:15 p.m., two busses at 1:45 p.m.
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2023040613:1516:00 000 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023 |
Tuesday, Apr 04, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
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2023040417:0019:00 000 | TUE, APR 4 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
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Concurrent Seminar | Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Policy Panel: Milk Pricing Reform in Federal Milk Marketing Orders
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2023040509:0011:00 002 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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Concurrent Seminar | CDR Technical Session: New Generation of Cheesemaking Approaches
CDR will highlight various emerging approaches including new types of vats, making cheese from customized powders, whey-less cheese, waterless cookers, enzyme treatments and more. This session will dive into some of these technologies and their potential impacts and applications for the cheese industry. Speakers will also discuss concentrated milk and how to deal with potential issues, such as, coagulation and textural changes.
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2023040609:3012:00 001 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST
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2023040607:0018:00 000 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
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2023040617:0018:00 000 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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Concurrent Seminar | CDR Technical Session: Advances in Whey Processing
Learn about some of the exciting advances in whey processing. This work includes utilizing nanofiltration to separate galactose from UF permeate or acid whey; extracting bioactive ingredients from whey phospholipid protein concentrates; and concentrating the phospholipids from whey phospholipid protein concentrates. Hear how these technologies can help the dairy industry take advantage of underutilized dairy ingredients while adding value to others.
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2023040609:3012:00 003 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
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Ideas Showcase at the Tabletop Exhibits
Overview: Supplier experts take to our two education stages throughout the afternoon, imparting quick-hitting, impactful information to dairy processors. It’s a tool chest of ideas presented right on the exhibit floor. Location: Hall A
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2023040513:0016:30 000 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM CST
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2023040621:0023:59 000 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CST
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2023040507:0008:00 002 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM CST
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2023040608:0009:15 000 | THU, APR 6 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
6:45 AM - 5:30 PM CST
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2023040506:4517:30 001 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
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Collegiate Contest Awards Ceremony
Overview: Hundreds of students attending CheeseCon for the Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest move from the visiting exhibits to our main stage to celebrate the students and schools that performed best!
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2023040515:0016:30 000 | WED, APR 5 | |||
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023 |
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
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Tabletop Exhibits Complimentary Lunch
Everyone at CheeseCon can enjoy a complimentary lunch right on the exhibit floor during the Tabletop Exhibits. Enjoy networking with thousands of friends, new and old.
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2023040511:0013:00 000 | WED, APR 5 |