Make Plans Now to Learn, Grow, and Engage at CheeseCon 2025

WCMA News,

Act now to join thousands of dairy processing professionals at CheeseCon 2025, set for April 15-17 in Madison, Wisconsin! Complete details on the premier cheese, butter, and whey industry gathering are available at CheeseCon.org, with special early-bird registration savings offered for a limited time. 

Hosted by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), CheeseCon offers valuable networking opportunities, insightful educational seminars, tabletop exhibits from hundreds of trusted industry suppliers, and exciting celebrations of industry excellence. 

“We’re thrilled to partner with CDR’s world-class technical experts to offer this one-of-a-kind event focused on dairy processors,” said Judy Keller, WCMA’s Senior Director of Events. “CheeseCon features nearly 400 tabletop exhibits from the industry’s most trusted supplier partners, impactful educational sessions, and a multitude of opportunities to connect. Join us!” 

CheeseCon welcomes dairy processors and manufacturers, exhibitors, suppliers, government employees, and members of academia. Attendees can choose from a Full Registration pass for complete access to CheeseCon’s exhibits, seminars, and networking events, or a Single Day Registration for Wednesday, April 16 or Thursday, April 17. Optional registration add-ons include the elegant U.S. Champions Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 17 and the popular WCMA Young Professionals Reception on Tuesday, April 15. Attendees can also secure hotel rooms at exclusive rates now using CheeseCon’s official online lodging system. 

All interested CheeseCon exhibitors will be invited to review and purchase available booth space based on WCMA’s ranked order Priority Points system. Full information for exhibitors, including a list of companies’ pre-assigned sign-up dates and times, can be found at CheeseCon.org. 

CheeseCon marketing opportunities are also available online now until January 16. Promote your business and show your support for ongoing learning with an all-new Seminar Q&A sponsorship, featuring branded signage in seminar rooms. Boost visibility and demonstrate your company’s commitment to industry excellence with new Silver Level offerings at the prestigious U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, held in the weeks leading up to CheeseCon. Connect with the global dairy processing community with a full-, half-, or quarter-page ad in the full-color print edition of the CheeseCon Official Program, offered to all attendees. 

“Whether you’re looking to build your network, market your business, or learn from industry experts, you'll find the opportunities you need at CheeseCon – and all the information you need at CheeseCon.org,” added Keller. 

For complete registration details, a schedule of events, and more, visit CheeseCon.org. Questions can be directed to events@wischeesemakers.org or (608) 286-1001.