DAIRY NEWS – The countdown is on to the 2026 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), set for March 4-5, 2026, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. This two-day event is the premier opportunity for every member of the dairy team to network, grow and learn, including discovering the latest technology shaping the dairy sector.
The Nexus stage at the PDP Business Conference will feature three companies with new ideas and technologies that will drive the future of the dairy industry. Nexus creates a one-of-a-kind environment where producers can ask questions and learn more about each product. Each company will present both days of the conference with a 15-minute presentation of their technology, followed by a moderated Q&A session with dairy producers.
Nexus stage presenters include:
- AHV International presenting AHV StopLac
- GEA Technologies, Inc. presenting DairyProX
- Merck Animal Health presenting SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock
“The companies presenting on the 2026 Nexus stage are truly leading the way. They are showcasing the latest technology designed to solve real challenges and create meaningful progress for today’s dairy operations,” said Amber Cafferty, PDP Digital Marketing and Development Manager. “In this unique setting, producers have the opportunity to ask questions, explore how the technology works and better understand how it can fit into their operations.”
In addition to more than 50 educational sessions, over 40 speakers will lead breakouts, hands-on sessions, learning lounge presentations, university research updates and showcase Nexus innovation
The full list of educational sessions and speakers is available on the 2026 Business Conference website at www.pdpw.org/businessconference. All educational sessions will be simultaneously translated into Spanish.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) is the nation’s largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.





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