Dairy Producers Gather for 2026 PDP Business Conference

Two-day event in Madison, Wisconsin offers educational sessions, hands-on learning, and previews of dairy research and technology.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The 2026 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will be held March 4-5 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The conference will feature two days of educational sessions, hands-on learning, and previews of the latest dairy research and innovative technologies. Dairy producers will have the opportunity to sharpen their business management skills and get insights to improve efficiencies, animal health, profitability, and team productivity.

Why it matters

The PDP Business Conference is the nation's largest dairy producer-led event, providing a platform for dairy producers to learn, network, and gain valuable knowledge to help their operations thrive in a volatile business environment.

The details

The conference will include more than 50 learning sessions and 40 speakers leading discussions on business management, dairying amidst volatility, university research updates, and innovative Nexus® presentations. All educational sessions will be simultaneously translated into Spanish to accommodate the diverse attendees.

  • The 2026 PDP Business Conference will be held on March 4-5, 2026.
  • The deadline for discounted hotel rates is in February 2026.

The players

Professional Dairy Producers (PDP)

The nation's largest dairy producer-led organization, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement, and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources, and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.

Paul Lippert

A dairy producer from Pittsville, Wisconsin, and the PDP board president.

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What they’re saying

“They say that 'iron sharpens iron,' and that is true at PDP Business Conference. Investing just 48 hours of time to attend the conference can translate into million-dollar ideas and insights that can help improve efficiencies, animal health, profitability and team productivity.”

— Paul Lippert, Dairy Producer and PDP Board President

What’s next

Dairy producers can visit the 2026 Business Conference website to register, view the full list of educational sessions and speakers, and book discounted hotel accommodations.

The takeaway

The PDP Business Conference is a must-attend event for dairy producers looking to sharpen their business skills, gain insights from industry experts, and discover the latest advancements in dairy research and technology to help their operations thrive in the years ahead.