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ODI 2026 Conference

Start
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
8:00 AM
End
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5:00 PM
Location
Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301

Registration

1-Day Conference Registration Tuesday (no Cheese Tray) – $240.00
Conference registration for Tuesday only. No Cheese Tray
1-Day Conference Registration Wednesday (includes Cheese Tray) – $260.00
Conference registration for Wednesday only. Includes Cheese Tray
Additional Cheese Tray Ticket(s) – $35.00
Please note: Cheese Tray admission is included in the 2 day and 1 day conference registrations. This is for additional guests to attend the Cheese Tray event only on April 15, 2026
Early Bird 2-Day Conference Registration – $315.00
Early Bird 2-Day Conference Registration. Includes a Cheese Tray event ticket. Additional Cheese Tray tickets may be purchased for $35. All proceeds from the Cheese Tray auction benefit the Bodyfelt Scholarship Endowment which provides scholarships to Food Science students at OSU who will specialize in dairy.
Government Rate – $245.00
Full conference registration. Includes a Cheese Tray event ticket. Additional Cheese Tray tickets may be purchased for $35. All proceeds from the Cheese Tray auction benefit the Bodyfelt Scholarship Endowment which provides scholarships to Food Science students at OSU who will specialize in dairy.
Life Member Registration – $50.00
Registration for ODI Life Members only. Includes full 2-day conference registration and Cheese Tray on Wednesday.
Lunch Only (one day) – $40.00
Lunch only for Tuesday or Wednesday.
Student Registration – $100.00
Registration for current students. Includes full 2- day conference registration and Cheese Tray on Wednesday.

Register

2026 ODI CONFERENCE

Please join us for the 114th anniversary of the ODI Conference!

April 14 & 15, 2026
Salem Convention Center
Salem, OR

Early bird rates are available through February 27. Secure your spot today!

Join dairy industry professionals from across the Northwest for two days of learning, networking, and celebration. The 2026 ODI Conference will feature expert speakers, timely topics, and opportunities to connect with leaders shaping the future of dairy.

Each year, our Annual Conference is attended by people in all areas of the dairy food industry. Our program offers speakers that are educational, informative, and entertaining.

Why Attend

Stay current on industry innovation, research, and regulatory updates
Network with producers, processors, suppliers, and service providers
Celebrate excellence at the annual awards and Product Evaluation recognition

Exhibit or Sponsor
Showcase your products and services directly to decision-makers in the dairy industry.

Exhibit spaces are limited—reserve early!
Sponsorship opportunities are available now.

Lodging
The Grand Hotel in Salem welcomes ODI attendees with complimentary breakfast and convenient parking. Lodging link coming soon!

Elliker Cheese Tray & Silent Auction
Cap off the conference with our signature Cheese Tray and Scholarship Silent Auction, benefiting the OSU Bodyfelt Scholarship Fund. Included with certain registration types; additional and/or guest tickets available for $35.

Don’t miss the region’s premier dairy industry event.

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