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Dairy Forum 2013

January 27-30, 2013

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes | Orlando, FL




 
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Overview

Join us at Dairy Forum 2013 and help unlock dairy’s full potential. We will:

  • Explore the demands of doing business in an increasingly global economy;
  • Examine the challenge of developing and bringing to market new and innovative products that meet consumer demand;
  • Consider how the general election will impact dairy policy and regulations; and
  • Connect with the leaders who are shaping the future of our industry

IDFA's annual Dairy Forum has become the premier meeting place for leaders across the U.S. dairy industry to come together to discuss the top issues of the coming year. From the educational sessions to the golf and tennis tournaments, Dairy Forum is the best networking event for dairy industry leaders

 

Premier Sponsors
elanco    rabo Tetra Pak

 

Agenda

Saturday, January 26, 2013

2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Registration

Sunday, January 27, 2013

7:30 a.m. Morning Golf Tournament *
Noon - 3:00 p.m

Tennis Tournament *
12:30 p.m. Afternoon Golf Tournament *
Noon - 8:30 p.m. Registration
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. IDFA Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. IDFA Chairman's Lecture
Consolidation and Innovation – Succeeding in a Competitive Market
 The Chairman’s Lecturekicks off Dairy Forum 2013 with a look at where the dairy industry is and where it is headed. Charles Brand, vice president of global marketing and product management at Tetra Pak, outlines the challenges and opportunity facing the industry in an increasingly complex and competitive global marketplace. He also takes a look at the trends that are shaping our future.
Presiding: Mike Nosewicz, Vice President, Fresh Dairy, The Kroger Co., and Chairman, International Dairy Foods Association
Speaker: Charles Brand, Vice President, Marketing & Product Management, Tetra Pak International SA
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Sponsored by:

Ecolab Evergreen
8:30 - Midnight After Hours Hospitality
Sponsored by:

Unlioy

Monday, January 28, 2013

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Welcome Breakfast and President's Address
Unlocking Dairy's Potential
The dairy industry is poised for growth and increasing success in the coming years. IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton will share her vision for the industry in 2013 and challenge industry leaders to explore news ways to “unlock dairy's potential” in existing and new markets.
Presiding:  Michael Zacka, President and CEO, Tetra Pak Inc.
Speaker: Connie Tipton, President and CEO, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

General Session
Keyless Entry to the Global Economy
The economies of countries around the world are complex, interconnected and constantly changing. Tracking the moving parts is a full-time job for economists like Martin Regalia, who will share his insights on how the U.S. and global economies function today and how they are likely to change in the near future. Dr. Regalia will take a look at where the economy is headed and what businesses, both large and small, can expect in 2013. This will be especially valuable information for anyone who wants to do business across borders.

Presiding: Jeff Kaneb, Executive Vice President, HP Hood LLC
Speaker: Martin Regalia, Ph.D., Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Break
Sponsored by:

Dupont

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

General Session
Keys to Defining Success in the Dairy Business
Leadership is always the core of a successful business.  So what do successful leaders consider the keys to creating a successful dairy business?  Get personal perspectives from executives who know firsthand what it takes to succeed.

Introduction: Rob Aukerman,President, U.S. Operations, Elanco Animal Health
Moderator: Richard Hall, Chairman, Zenith International Ltd.
Panelists: Dalyn Dye, President & CEO, Hoogwegt U.S., Inc.
Hans Jöhr, Corporate Head of Agriculture, Nestlé
Kyle O’Brien, Executive Vice President, Sales, Chobani Global Holdings, Inc.
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon
Celebrating Excellence
Our annual awards program recognizes the contributions of leaders across the industry.  Join us in honoring this year's recipients of the Soaring Eagle Award, the National Cheese Institute's Laureate Award, the Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award and the Dairy Foods Processor of the Year Award.
Host: Jon Davis, President and CEO, Davisco Foods International,Inc
Sponsored by:
1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Premier Sponsor Session:Elanco
The Pathway to 2050…

As an industry, we are all familiar with benefits of drinking just like one extra glass of milk per day, but have you considered the significance that consuming just one extra egg per day could have on global supply and demand? In this session, the role of technology in feeding the world comes to life by exploring a simple, yet extremely significant animal protein source — the egg. Rob Aukerman, president of the U.S. affiliate of Elanco, will discuss how an egg impacts everyone on this planet. Aukerman will challenge you to consider the importance of the policy, procurement and marketing decisions you make every day, and the impact they have on the future as our global population grows from 7 billion people today to 9 billion by 2050.

Speaker: Rob Aukerman, President, U.S. Operations, Elanco
2:00 - 5:30 p.m. Innovation Center Food Safety Meeting
2:30 - 3:20 p.m. Premier Sponsor Session: Rabobank International
Jostling for Position: Changing Corporate Strategies to Face New Market Realities

What are the key trends that will shape the global dairy industry over the next five years? In this session, Rabobank’s Tim Hunt, global dairy strategist, will outline the top trends and discuss how companies can position themselves to survive and thrive. Hunt will cover challenges and opportunities in maturing western markets and developing regions. He will also look at the challenges and opportunities arising from the entry of non-traditional competitors, and will present some of the important prerequisites to setting the right path to navigate through this shifting landscape.

Speaker: Tim Hunt, Global Strategist, Dairy, Rabobank International
3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Premier Sponsor Session: Tetra Pak Inc.
Innovation as Key to Growth and Profitability: A Trip Around the Globe

With increasing global completion and other challenges facing the U.S. dairy industry, it must seek new methods for creating growth and profitability. Tetra Pak’s Libby Costin, global portfolio marketing director, will look at the changes in global consumer demographics, consumption behaviors and occasions and discuss the marketing opportunities that are available to the industry. She will draw upon examples from around the world to show how commercial success can be achieved.

Speaker: Libby Costin, Global Portfolio Marketing Director, Tetra Pak, Inc.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. International Trade Meeting (invitation only)
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. PAC Steering Committee Meeting (invitation only)
4:30 - 5:20 p.m. National Automatic Merchandising Association Session
New Opportunities for Dairy in Vending

Join the National Automatic Merchandising Association for a discussion about how the advent of the micro-market concept has changed the landscape for traditional vending, and has become a profitable — and popular — retail channel that can provide substantial milk, dairy, and ice cream sales.

Speaker: Sheree Edwards, Southern Regional Legislative Director, National Automatic Merchandising Association
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Editors’ Reception (invitation only)
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

PAC Reception (invitation only)

 

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast and General Session
Peeking Through the Keyhole: A Look at Farm Bill 2012

The 2012 Farm Bill has followed a circuitous path — from supercommittee to Senate and House, around a severe drought, detoured by election-year politics and nearly sent off the fiscal cliff. What is next?  Will the bill enable the dairy industry to optimize the opportunities ahead? See where the 2012 Farm Bill is now and hear about the impact it may have over the next five years.

Moderator: Ruth Saunders, Vice President, Policy and Legislative Affairs, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
Panelists: Harry J. Katrichis, Of Counsel, The Advocacy Group
Jackie "Jackie" Klippenstein, Vice President, Industry and Legislative Affairs, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Tyson Redpath, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, The Russell Group, Inc.
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Golf Putting Challenge and Eco-Tour on Shingle Creek *
Guests will put their putting skills to the test in a four hole putting challenge on the green. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the winners. Immediately following the putting challenge you will be taken on a two-hour Eco-Tour on Shingle Creek. Water guides will tell you the story of Shingle Creek and all its inhabitants as you navigate your own canoe or kayak while paddling through scenic Old Florida.
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. General Session
Dairying Around the World
Dairy's increasing globalization requires us to understand the factors that drive trends n milk production and processing domestically and internationally. Two international experts, one on farm-level trends and one on dairy processing, will present their most recent research and insights on dairying around the world.

Introduction: Emmanuel Durand, Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, Rabo Securities USA, Inc.
Moderator: Tim Hunt, Global Strategist, Dairy, Rabobank International
Panelists: Torsten Hemme, Ph.D., Managing Director, International Farm Comparison Network Dairy Research Center
Benoît Rouyer, Chief Economist, Centre National Interprofessionnel de l'Économie Laitière (CNIEL)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

General Session
Sponsored by:


Strategies for Innovation: Keyhole or Black Hole?
Successful innovation may not take the same path from one company to the next. Industry trendsetters will shed light on strategies that work and pitfalls to avoid as you consider new innovations.

Introduction: Roy Robinson, Vice President, Business Development, Portola Packaging
Moderator: Mike Neu, Senior Vice President, Cultures & Enzymes, Chr. Hansen, Inc.
Panelists: Barry Calpino, Vice President, Global Breakthrough Innovation, North America, New Product Development, Kraft Foods Group
Rich D. Draper, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, The Ice Cream Club, Inc.
Kristi Jankowski, Senior Vice President, Innovation, Sargento Foods Inc.
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Coffee Break
Sponsored by:

Dupont
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

  1. "Open Sesame": Getting Farm Milk to Where It’s Needed
    Regional shifts in farm milk production are not new, but recent dairy processing investments are encouraging the growth of milk supplies closer to new and expanded plants. Industry experts will present current analysis and discuss how companies have moved or created milk supplies to fit plant investments.
    Moderator: Andrew Novakovic, Ph.D., E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics Cornell University
    Speaker: Roger A. Cady, Ph.D., Senior Technical Advisor & Sustainability Lead, Food Industry & Consumers Affairs, Elanco
    Panelists: Edward Gallagher, President, DFA Risk Management, Dairy Farmers of America
    Mike McCully, President, The McCully Group
  2. Mexico to Malaysia: Where Are the "Hot" Markets?
    Where are the current "hot" markets for U.S. dairy exports? What kinds of dairy products are the international markets demanding? What will the next wave of markets and dairy products look like?  Get some advice on your dairy export strategy from experts at the U.S. Dairy Export Council and companies already experienced in exporting products.
    Moderator: John Kelly, Director, International Affairs, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
    Speakers: Wilf Costello, Executive Vice President, Commercial-Cheese, Glanbia Foods Inc.
    Bret Drake, Team Leader International, Schreiber Foods, Inc.
    Angelique Hollister, Vice President, Cheese Marketing, U.S. Dairy Export Council
  3. Protecting Dairy in the New World Order of Social Media
    Traditional and online news reports about poisons, pathogens and hard-to-pronounce ingredients in dairy products are becoming common fodder for faux health experts and activists. They scare consumers and hurt business. Learn how the next viral “yuck factor” could affect your company's reputation, operations and bottom line.  And learn how you can mitigate the damage with news and social media blitzes of your own.A case study of the public perception of lean finely textured beef and the closing of Beef Products, Inc. will be examined.
    Moderator: Polly Ligon O’Grady, Owner, Ready Ink Communications
    Panelists: Monica Massey, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Member Relations, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
    Mike McCarty, Global Director, Food Industry & Consumer Affairs, Elanco
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

Luncheon Session
Unlocking Asia, the Greatest Untapped Market on Earth
The Wall Street Journal called Joe Studwell’s book about doing business in Asia “a blast.” Business Week named it one of the world’s 10 best books on Asia. Titled “Asian Godfathers: Money and Power in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia,” Studwell’s book shines a light on Asian business practices in a way that made the Financial Times write “Joe Studwell should be named chief myth-buster for Asian business … his myth-busting is as merciless as it is enlightening.”  If you have any interest in China and Asia, this is a must-attend session.

Presiding:  Patricia Stroup, Head of Procurement, Global Milk Products Procurement, Nestlé S.A.
Speaker: Joe Studwell, Author, Journalist, and Expert in China and the Asian Marketplace
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Dolphin and Manatee Encounter *
On this fascinating educational adventure you will experience unique Eco-systems and wildlife on the Banana River, America's largest estuary. The Banana River, part of The Indian River Lagoon system, contains over 5,000 species of plants and animals, and most are endangered. Guests will learn of its significance as we take an easy nature walk along the Lori Wilson ocean dune hammock. Then you will cruise the smooth, inland waters around Cocoa Beach’s thousand Islands aboard a shallow-draft 55-passenger pontoon boat. You’ll observe bottle nose dolphins as they feed and swim around the boat. You must also keep your eyes open for the endangered manatees, as more of these unique marine mammals live in these waters than any other area in Florida. Water wildlife abounds. Bring your cameras. This is an easy, guided and narrated tour. The nature trail is a wooden boardwalk.

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

  1. Locking Down Traceability: How to Protect Supply Chain Integrity
    Adopting a voluntary enhanced traceability program is an important and necessary step for the U.S. dairy industry. Last summer the checkoff-funded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy conducted a pilot traceability study. The goal was to create a set of best practices that the entire industry could adopt on a voluntary basis. Learn the results of the pilot test and what comes next.
    Moderator: Craig Nelson, Principal, Food Automation, LLC.
    Panelists: Dermot Carey, Senior Vice President, Ingredients Division, Darigold, Inc.
    Vikki J. Nicholson, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, U.S. Dairy Export Council
    Edith Wilkin, Vice President, Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Leprino Foods Company
  2. Trade Negotiations: The Passkey to International Markets
    Dairy exports are booming and forecasts call for continued economic grow thin developing countries.  It is easy to see why many in our industry view the global marketplace as a tremendous opportunity for growth. However, we need the right trade policies and international regulations to protect and promote our products and our businesses.  We'll discuss critical trade negotiations, recent developments in international regulations and the role of regulatory stakeholders like Codex.  Want to be a successful dairy exporter? Don't miss this one.
    Moderator: Clay Hough, Senior Group Vice President and General Counsel, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
    Panelists: Mike Brown, Dairy Economist, Glanbia Foods, Inc
    Rob Byrne, Director, Industry & Regulatory Affairs, Schreiber Foods, Inc.
    Fiona Hutchinson, Vice President, Government Relations & Trade Strategy, Fonterra (USA), Inc.
  3. Harmful or Healthy? The Bittersweet Truth About Sugar
    Some public health officials are calling for sugar-laden beverages and sweet foods to be banned, taxed, labeled or downsized. This session will uncover what new health studies and researchers are saying about sugar's risks beyond obesity. Is the government's role to restrict consumption or educate consumers? Are consumers willing to give up their sweet tooth? And how are food companies and marketers responding? Come find out the bitter truth and sweet controversy about sugar.
    Moderator: Beth Johnson, Principal & Founder, Food Directions LLC
    Panelists Rachel Johnson, Ph.D., RD, Bickford Green and Gold Professor of Nutrition and Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont.
    Cara Kelly, Director of Strategy, Insights and Planning, Dairy Management, Inc.
    Brian T. Perry, Executive Vice President/Vice Chairman, Perry's Ice Cream Company, Inc.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. International Dairy Show Advisory and Meeting (invitation only)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CEO Reception (invitation only)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Closing Reception

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

6:00 - 7:00 a.m. Fun Run - Sponsored by MilkPEP: Want to stretch your legs midway through Dairy Forum? Re-energize with your colleagues after Tuesday night fun? Then the Fun Run is for you! Run (or walk) through the beautiful hotel grounds and enjoy a warm January morning. The Fun Run is a unique opportunity to network and invigorate yourself for another conference day. The MilkPEP Fun Run/Walk’s registration fees will benefit Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization that works to strengthen the efforts of our nation’s food banks, and a donation will be made to one of Move for Hunger’s Orlando affiliates. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to join the fun!
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Session: Putting "Civil" Back in Civil Discourse
In the aftermath of the 2012 general election, there is growing concern about the impact of vitriolic rhetoric on our elected leaders’ ability to govern.  Is bipartisanship dead? What can be done to bring civility back to discussions between people with conflicting values and ideas?  Carolyn Lukensmeyer is the executive director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse, a nonpartisan center for advocacy, research, and policy dedicated to bringing back civil discourse to democracy and effective government.  Join her for a conversation about this important issue.
Presiding: Ed Mullins, Executive Vice President & CEO, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Speaker: Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Executive Director, National Institute for Civil Discourse
9:15 - 10:30 a.m. General Session
Consumers Hold the Master Key
Consumers drive most market changes by demanding and buying the kinds of products they want. Consumer demand for nutritious dairy products is critical to the entire dairy sector. Representatives from some of the top national outlets for milk and dairy products will tell us about trends in consumer desires and how best to attract and keep these loyal customers.
Moderator: Vivien Godfrey, CEO, Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP)
Panelists: Christy Dobbs, Director of Marketing, Safeway Consumer Brands
Larry Hill, Category Sales Manager, Holiday Stationstores
Diane Senese, Senior Director, Consumer Insights, Darden Restaurants, Inc.
10:30 a.m. Adjourn

* separate fee required

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Hotel and Local Information

JW Marriott key cards sponsored by:

 

Dairy Forum 2013 will be held at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL. With a special IDFA room rate of $259 per night, the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is the perfect venue for you to be able to unlock the future. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.

Rooms  are currently sold out at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes and at Springhill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld. Rooms  are currently sold out at the JW Orlando Grande Lakes. Rooms are available at Fairfield Inn Orlando at SeaWorld (2.8 miles away). Fairfield Inn has a special room rate for Dairy Forum 2013 attendees is $129 per night and includes complimentary guest room internet, breakfast, self-parking and transportation to and from the JW Orlando Grande Lakes. To make reservations for a king size bed click here. To make reservations for a for a double queen size room click here. You can also make your reservations calling the hotel directly at 1(888)236-2427 and refer to the International Dairy Foods Association block. 

For more information about Fairfield Inn Orlando at SeaWorld, visit the hotel website here. For additional details, contact Maria Velasco at mvelasco@idfa.org.

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes:
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32837
(407) 206-2300
Website

Springhill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld:
10801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 354-1176
Website

Fairfield Inn Orlando at SeaWorld:
10815 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821 USA
1(888)236-2427
Website

Dining:

Primo, by Melissa Kelly
Discover Orlando's finest Italian restaurant, with an organic flair. Chef Melissa Kelly uses organic ingredients grown in the resort's own gardens to create contemporary Italian cuisine, complemented by amazing salads, desserts and a dazzling wine list.
Hours: Open for Dinner 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Citron, An America Brasserie
With an outstanding breakfast menu including a stellar breakfast buffet. Dinner is highlighted by each night's Plats du Jour and a fine selection of wines.
Hours: Open Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.

The Lobby Lounge
Spacious and elegant, with grand window views of the surrounding grounds. This is the ideal location for an afternoon cocktail, an early-evening aperitif or late-night glass of wine. A light menu is available, including an eclectic sushi-raw bar.
Hours: Open for Dinner

Quench Poolside Bar & Grill
Enjoy tropical treats and other beverages served up by capable mixologists. Cool treats for the kids too. Lunch menu features salads, burgers, wraps and other delicious poolside fare. Swim attire is encouraged!
Hours: Open for Lunch

Recreation:

The Ritz-Carlton Fitness Center
Lazy River Outdoor Pool
Biking trail
Fly-fishing
Jogging/fitness trail
Kayaking
Sauna
Tennis
Volleyball

Area Attractions:

Discovery Cove
SeaWorld Adventure Park
Busch Gardens
Kennedy Space Center
Central Florida Zoo
Wet-n-Wild
Walt Disney World
Mall at Millenia
Aquatica
Universal Studios Florida

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Travel and Transportation:

Getting to Orlando

*The average temperatures in Orlando during January are 71F high and 49F low.

Getting There by Air:

Orlando is served by the Orlando International Airport. We are pleased to announce discounts with American, Delta and United Airlines for Dairy Forum 2013. The following promotion is available:

American Airlines
IDFA has partnered with American Airlines to provide our attendees a 5 percent discount for Dairy Forum 2013 in Orlando, Florida. The valid travel dates for this discount are January 24 to February 3, 2013. You can easily access American's fares and apply this discount by going to www.aa.com to book your flight. Place Promotion Code 2613BZ in the promotion code box and your discount will be calculated automatically. This special discount is valid off any applicable published fares listed for American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection. International originating guests will need to contact your local reservation number and refer to the Promotion Code.

You may also call (800) 433-1790 to book your flights, please refer to promotion code 2613BZ when you call. Please note there is a reservation service charge for all tickets issued by phone. Please use our preferred partner, American Airlines when you can because of the benefits provided to you as a traveler and to IDFA for extended partner value.

Promotion Code: 2613BZ

Delta Airlines
Delta is pleased to offer discounted airfares. Reservations and ticketing are available via www.delta.com. When booking online, select Meeting Event Code and enter NMF2T in the box provided on the Search Flight page.  Reservations may also be made by calling our Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 800-328-1111, Monday – Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. CDT. Provide Meeting Event Code NMF2T. Please note that a direct ticketing fee will apply for booking by phone.

United
United Airlines offers discounts off published fares of 2 to 10 percent.  Valid travel dates are January 24 – February 3, 2013. Book your reservations online at www.united.com for maximum savings and receive an additional 3 percent discount off the published fares. Click on www.united.com, choose your flight times and access your meeting discount by inserting ZNVD930444 in the offer code box. Or you may call your travel professional or United Meetings at (800) 426-1122 ($25 service fee). Refer to Z Code ZNVD and Agreement Code 930444.

 

Getting to the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Transportation from Orlando International Airport (10 miles)
Exit north to SR-528 West. SR-528 is a toll road. Travel to exit 3 for John Young Parkway South/SR-423 and turn left. Follow the parkway to Whisper Lakes Boulevard and turn right. Continue on the boulevard to the resort's main gate.

Approximate Cab Fare: $50 one-way
Mears Shuttle Service (407) 423-5566: $17

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Optional Activities

The Optional Activities are open to all attendees, spouses, family members, and guests accompanying registrants of Dairy Forum 2013.

The spouse/guest activities are a social program and are not intended for individuals who wish to fully participate in the sessions.

Badges may be picked up with the registered attendee's registration badge. Name badges must be worn for admission to all functions.

*A "guest" is a spouse, significant other, friend or an adult child (18 or older). A co-worker or an associate within the industry may not use the guest registration category. Spouse/Guest registrations are complimentary with a paid attendee.

Morning Golf Tournament
Sunday, January 27, 2013

7:30 a.m. shotgun start Shamble Format
Price: $220 per person

In designing The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes, two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman and his team put special emphasis on preserving the area's well-balanced ecosystem, thriving with ponds, wetlands, live oaks and cypress heads.

The result is a breathtakingly beautiful course enhanced by rare natural elements. Wide fairways, strategically placed hazards, generous landing areas, and subtly contoured greens provide a challenging but fair test of a golfer's abilities.

Shamble Format: All members of the foursome tee off and the best ball of the four tee shots is selected. All players move their balls to the spot of the best ball. From this point, the hole is played out at stroke play, with all members of the team playing their own ball into the hole.

Includes:

  • Green Fees
  • Boxed Breakfast
  • Cart fees
  • Practice Balls
  • Service Fees

Afternoon Golf Tournament
Sunday, January 27, 2013

12:30 p.m. shotgun start Fun Scramble Format
Price: $220 per person

Scramble Format: In a scramble, each player tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The best of the second shots is determined, then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed.

Includes:

  • Green Fees
  • Boxed Lunch
  • Cart fees
  • Practice Balls
  • Service Fees

Tennis Tournament
Sunday, January 27, 2013

Sponsored by:

Noon – 3:00 p.m.

Price: $115 per person – Includes Boxed Lunch

 

MilkPEP Fun Run
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

6:00 - 7:00 a.m.

Price: $30 per person - Includes: Commemorative T-shirt (limited quantities)and refreshments.

Want to stretch your legs midway through Dairy Forum? Re-energize with your colleagues after Tuesday night fun? Then the Fun Run is for you! Run (or walk) through the beautiful hotel grounds and enjoy a warm January morning. The Fun Run is a unique opportunity to network and invigorate yourself for another conference day. The MilkPEP Fun Run/Walk’s registration fees will benefit Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization that works to strengthen the efforts of our nation’s food banks, and a donation will be made to one of Move for Hunger’s Orlando affiliates. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to join the fun!

Spouse Activities

Golf Putting Challenge and Eco-Tour on Shingle Creek
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Price: $95 per person

Guests will put their putting skills to the test in a four hole putting challenge on the green. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the winners. Immediately following the putting challenge you will be taken on a two-hour Eco-Tour on Shingle Creek. Water guides will tell you the story of Shingle Creek and all its inhabitants as you navigate your own canoe or kayak, while paddling through scenic Old Florida. 

Includes: All putting equipment, round trip transportation to and from the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, use of all watercraft, equipment, safety gear and water guide fees.

Dolphin and Manatee Encounter
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Price: $95 per person

On this fascinating educational adventure you will experience unique Eco-systems and wildlife on the Banana River, America's largest estuary. The Banana River, part of The Indian River Lagoon system, contains over 5,000 species of plants and animals, and most are endangered. Guests will learn of its significance as we take an easy nature walk along the Lori Wilson ocean dune hammock. Then you will cruise the smooth, inland waters around Cocoa Beach’s thousand Islands, aboard a shallow-draft 55-passenger pontoon boat. You’ll observe bottle nose dolphins as they feed and swim around the boat. You must also keep your eyes open for the endangered manatees, as more of these unique, marine mammals live in these waters than any other area in Florida. Water wildlife abounds. Bring your cameras. This is an easy, guided and narrated tour. The nature trail is a wooden boardwalk.

Includes: Round-trip transportation, cruise tour guide fee, soft drinks and all applicable taxes and gratuities.

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Registration Tips

1. When is IDFA's Dairy Forum 2013 being held?
IDFA's Dairy Forum will be held Sunday, January 27, through Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

2. Why should I attend IDFA's Dairy Forum 2013?
IDFA's annual Dairy Forum has become the premier meeting place for leaders across the U.S. dairy industry, including producers, coops, processors, retailers and suppliers. All segments of the dairy industry come together to discuss the top issues of the coming year and to participate in conversations on key dairy issues. It is also one of the best networking opportunities available to dairy professionals.

3. Who attends the Dairy Forum?
Dairy Forum is the industry's premier annual event. It brings together leaders across the dairy industry including processors, producers, business partners and suppliers, retailers, academics, policy makers, and trade journalists. Whether it's in the sessions, at the social occasions or during golf or tennis, Dairy Forum is the best networking event for dairy industry leaders.

4. Will there be exhibits?
No, there are no exhibits for this event.

5. Which hotel has been reserved? What is the rate?
The Dairy Forum will be held at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando. IDFA has a special room rate of $259 per night.

6. Can I make my hotel reservations now?
Yes, you can make your reservation directly on the passkey website or call the resort at (800) 266-9432 to reserve your room today. When calling, refer to IDFA's Dairy Forum to receive the special room rate. 

7. What is the schedule for the Dairy Forum?
The agenda with program and activities schedule will soon be available online. Please note that the program schedule is subject to change.

8. How can I become a speaker at the Dairy Forum?
Dairy Forum offers attendees access to divergent opinions, important policy makers and the latest research. Because this conference is based on the latest issues and concerns facing the industry as a whole, topics and speakers are suggested by our members and our dairy industry colleagues. If you would like to suggest a topic for Dairy Forum, please email Diana Carmenates, IDFA Vice President of Meetings and Educational Services, at dcarmenates@idfa.org.

9. How do I register for the Dairy Forum?
The fastest and easiest way to register is online.
You may also email your registration to registrar@idfa.org, fax it to 202-331-7820 or mail it to: IDFA Registrar, 1250H St, NW, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20005.

10. What is the registration fee?
The registration fees for Dairy Forum are based on your company's IDFA membership status. The registration fee is $1,095 for individuals who work for milk producers, member companies that produce dairy products and Gold Business Partners. Individuals who are employed by IDFA Business Partners should register at the $1,295 rate. If your company is not a member of IDFA, your registration fee is $1,495. University faculty or students, members of the media and government employees qualify for a special registration rate of $350.

11. What does my registration fee include?
You registration fee includes access to all sessions, Monday through Wednesday, meal functions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and receptions on Sunday and Tuesday evenings.

12. Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?
Yes, you will receive a confirmation for your registration via email. It will contain detailed information about this year's Dairy Forum.

13. What is the registration cancellation/refund policy?
Full refunds will be granted for written cancellations received up to three weeks before the meeting. Cancellations received one to three weeks before the meeting will be eligible for a 50 percent refund. No registration refunds will be granted after January 20, 2013. All cancellations must be received in writing. Substitutions may be made without penalty. All golf, tennis and spouse activity cancellations must be made before December 28, 2012. No optional activity refunds will be given after this date.

14. I am a member of the news media, do you have press registration?
Yes, it is $350.

15. Are there any airfare discounts?
Yes IDFA has partnered with four different airlines to offer discounts to attendees. We are pleased to announce discounts with American Airlines, Delta and United. Visit the hotel and travel section for more information.

16. What is the dress code?
Business casual attire is highly recommended. The average temperatures in Orlando during January are 71F high and 49F low.

17. I am bringing my family with me; will there be any activities for them to enjoy?
We offer a variety of activities for families to enjoy. We have morning and afternoon golf tournaments and a tennis tournament on Sunday, January 27th. We will also offer two spouse activities on Tuesday January 29th. Please visit the Optional Activities section for more information.

18. What night is the open evening for entertaining clients and exploring Orlando?
There are no scheduled events on Monday evening.

19. My question is not here! Who should I contact?
If you have any further questions about Dairy Forum 2013, please contact the meetings assistant & registrar at 202-220-3524 or registrar@idfa.org

How to Register

For more information, contact IDFA's meetings assistant and registrar at registrar@idfa.org.

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