Schedule at a Glance

CheeseExpo 2026 will take place April 14-16 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The exhibit hall will be open Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday April 14

5:00—7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception

7:00—9:00 p.m.
WCMA Young Professionals Event (purchase ticket to attend)

Wednesday April 15

8:00—8:45 a.m.
Opening Keynote Address

9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest

9:00—11:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Complimentary Lunch

12:30—4:30 p.m.
Ideas Showcase

3:30—4:30 p.m.
Collegiate Contest Awards Ceremony

5:00—7:00 p.m.
Reception & Championship Cheese Auction

Thursday April 16

8:00—9:15 a.m.
WCMA Recognition Breakfast

9:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Complimentary Lunch

12:30—3:30 p.m.
Ideas Showcase

4:30—5:30 p.m. Lobby
World Champions Reception

5:30—9:00 p.m.
World Champions Awards Banquet (purchase ticket to attend)

9:00 p.m.—Midnight, Hilton Hotel
Afterglow Receptio