World Dairy Expo 2026
World Dairy Expo pairs the world's largest dairy-focused Trade Show with a Dairy Cattle Show of the finest cattle in North America each fall in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Dates
- September 29–October 2, 2026
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Admission
- $15 daily / $40 season pass (through September 28, 2026)
- 2025 Attendance
- 51,525
TL;DR
- World Dairy Expo 2026 runs September 29–October 2 in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Admission through September 28, 2026 costs $15 daily or $40 for a season pass; admission is required September 29–October 2, with parking included for all guests.
- The event combines the world's largest dairy-focused Trade Show with a Dairy Cattle Show of the finest cattle in North America, plus educational programming.
- World Dairy Expo 2025 drew an estimated 51,525 attendees from 83 countries.
Source: worlddairyexpo.com/pages/International-Attendees.php
About
World Dairy Expo began in 1967 as the World Food Exposition, created by the World Food and Agricultural Foundation. It has been held in the first week of October each year since 1967, except in 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. World Dairy Expo became a not-for-profit organization in 1993, and its for-profit subsidiary, World Dairy Expo Management Inc., was established in 1998. Laura Herschleb serves as World Dairy Expo's General Manager.
Who you'll find in the room
International trade professionals
A dedicated networking space serves companies and organizations that serve the international dairy market, and entry requires an international pin and ribbon.
Non-English-speaking attendees
Expo interpreters fluent in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish assist with directions, show information and business transactions at the International Registration Desk.
International commercial exhibitors
Registered international attendees and commercial exhibitors are invited to a free international reception on Thursday, October 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in The Tanbark.
Featured speakers
6 listedDr. John C Prososki
Founder/Owner, Prososki Dairy Farms & Wittenberg Embryo Transfer · Aerotech
Jordan Wollenberg and Jacci Wood
Insurance Agents · Agri-Services Agency
Chris Orrett
Global Genetics R&D Manager · CRV
Owen Bewley
General Manager, North American Dairy Business · Nedap
Stacy Nichols
Dairy Technical Sales Manager · Vita Plus
Chrissy Meyer
Global Technical Marketing Director · Alta Genetics
Source: worlddairyexpo.org/pages/Knowledge-Nook-Sessions.php
Partners on record
9 listedPast editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51,525 |
Venue & travel
Venue
Exhibition Hall,Getting there
Preferred hotel partners are available across the Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area.
Questions people ask
7 answeredWorld Dairy Expo 2026 runs September 29 through October 2 in Madison, Wisconsin. Admission through September 28, 2026 is available in advance at $15 daily or $40 for a season pass.
World Dairy Expo does not publish a 2026 attendance figure; its 2025 edition drew an estimated 51,525 attendees from 83 countries. The event combines the world's largest dairy-focused Trade Show with a Dairy Cattle Show of the finest cattle in North America.
World Dairy Expo is held in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with registration and exhibits centered on the Exhibition Hall.
Admission through September 28, 2026 costs $15 daily or $40 for a season pass. Admission is required September 29 through October 2, and parking is included for all guests.
World Dairy Expo draws international dairy trade professionals, with a dedicated networking space for companies and organizations that serve the international dairy market, entry to which requires an international pin and ribbon. The show provides interpreters fluent in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish for its international attendee base.
World Dairy Expo suits dairy producers, breeders and vendors evaluating genetics, equipment and trade connections more than casual visitors. The organizer does not publish attendee satisfaction data, so the value depends on how closely a visitor's goals match the show's trade and cattle-show focus.
Most attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes suited to walking exhibit halls and livestock areas. The organizer does not publish a formal dress code.
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