International Cheese Technology Expo 2018

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Sessions (45)

Tetra Pak Opening Reception (Room 102)

17 Apr 18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tetra Pak kicks off the biggest ICTE ever with an elegant reception in the Wisconsin Center. More...

WCMA Young Professionals Event (Room Evolution Milwaukee, 1023 N Old World 3rd Street)

17 Apr 18
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dairy’s next generation gathers to plan the future of the dairy industry—and rock some ping-pong. Check your ID – must be younger... More...

Opening Keynote Address: Secretary Tom Vilsack, Growing U.S. Dairy in Multiple Global Markets (Wisconsin Center Ballroom)

18 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Opening Keynote Address

Speaker(s): Tom Vilsack
Secretary Tom Vilsack, President & CEO, U.S. Dairy Export Council will discuss opportunities around the globe for U.S. dairy exports. More...

Antimicrobial dip and coating treatments for controlling Listeria monocytogenes on high moisture cheese (Room 201)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pathogen Control in Dairy Plants

Speaker(s): Dennis D’Amico
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will highlight current research, resources, and food safety topics impacting dairy manufacturers today. Dairy rese... More...

Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest (Room 203)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Collegiate dairy students from across the U.S. compete for top honors in assessing several dairy product categories. Visit the competition live and... More...

Combinations of acid type, pH, and commercial clean-label antimicrobial ingredients on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in high-moisture cheese (Room 201)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pathogen Control in Dairy Plants

Speaker(s): Kathy Glass
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will highlight current research, resources, and food safety topics impacting dairy manufacturers today. Dairy rese... More...

Control of Listeria Monocytogenes: Guidance for the U.S. Dairy Industry (Room 201)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pathogen Control in Dairy Plants

Speaker(s): Edith Wilkin
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will highlight current research, resources, and food safety topics impacting dairy manufacturers today. Dairy rese... More...

Expert Panel: FSMA Preventative Controls Implementation – Here and Now (Room 201)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pathogen Control in Dairy Plants

Speaker(s): Bill Weissinger ; Bob Wills ; Edith Wilkin ; Loralyn Ledenbach ; Robert Brackett
Dairy industry QA leaders and FDA experts in FSMA implementation are invited to discuss industry and FDA perspectives on FSMA roll-out and inspecti... More...

Food Safety for Artisans (Room 101)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Artisan Track: Milk & Cheese Analytics Demystified, Artisan Track: Milk & Cheese Analytics Demystified

Speaker(s): Jim Mueller ; Larry Bell
This two-day, limited enrollment education track begins with an enlightening morning of information on food safety nuts and bolts for small dairy m... More...

Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes on Cheese using Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Biocontrol System Intervention (Room 201)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pathogen Control in Dairy Plants

Speaker(s): Kendra Nightingale
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will highlight current research, resources, and food safety topics impacting dairy manufacturers today. Dairy rese... More...

Managing Generations in the Workplace (Room 103)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Workforce Connections Track

Speaker(s): Cyndi Wentland
Attendees must pre-register to attend this session.This two-day, limited enrollment track is must-see education for your human resources and workfo... More...

Resources for Artisan Cheese Makers (Room 201)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pathogen Control in Dairy Plants

Speaker(s): Chad Galer
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will highlight current research, resources, and food safety topics impacting dairy manufacturers today. Dairy rese... More...

Setting Up an Analytical Testing Program (Room 101)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Artisan Track: Milk & Cheese Analytics Demystified

Speaker(s): Zach Tollakson
This two-day, limited enrollment education track begins with an enlightening morning of information on food safety nuts and bolts for small dairy m... More...

Speaker Panel: Milk and Cheese Analytics Demystified (Room 101)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Artisan Track: Milk & Cheese Analytics Demystified

Speaker(s): Andy Johnson ; Jim Mueller ; Joey Jaeggi ; Larry Bell ; Zach Tollakson
This two-day, limited enrollment education track begins with an enlightening morning of information on food safety nuts and bolts for small dairy m... More...

Special Issues: Milk and Cheese Testing (Room 101)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Artisan Track: Milk & Cheese Analytics Demystified

Speaker(s): Andy Johnson
This two-day, limited enrollment education track begins with an enlightening morning of information on food safety nuts and bolts for small dairy m... More...

The Basics of Fresh Cheese Manufacture (Room 101)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Artisan Track: Milk & Cheese Analytics Demystified

Speaker(s): John Jaeggi
This two-day, limited enrollment education track begins with an enlightening morning of information on food safety nuts and bolts for small dairy m... More...

The Global Cheese Market: Opportunities Beyond U.S. Borders (Room 202)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Today’s Challenges and Opportunities in Dairy Trade

Speaker(s): Ross Christieson
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) will host an informative morning on the opportunities available to U.S. cheese makers and suppliers intereste... More...

The Middle East: A Region with Great Potential for U.S. Cheese Makers (Room 202)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Today’s Challenges and Opportunities in Dairy Trade

Speaker(s): Nina Bakht Halal
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) will host an informative morning on the opportunities available to U.S. cheese makers and suppliers intereste... More...

Trade Policy: Shaping the Rules to Tackle Barriers & Open Doors (Room 202)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Today’s Challenges and Opportunities in Dairy Trade

Speaker(s): Jaime Castaneda
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) will host an informative morning on the opportunities available to U.S. cheese makers and suppliers intereste... More...

USDEC Export Programs: Assisting U.S. Suppliers Grow their Export Business (Room 202)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Today’s Challenges and Opportunities in Dairy Trade

Speaker(s): Angélique Hollister
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) will host an informative morning on the opportunities available to U.S. cheese makers and suppliers intereste... More...

Welcome and Overview: IC workshops, online tools, and guides (Room 201)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Pathogen Control in Dairy Plants

Speaker(s): Tim Stubbs
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will highlight current research, resources, and food safety topics impacting dairy manufacturers today. Dairy rese... More...

Spouse Event

18 Apr 18
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Attendees must pre-register to attend this session. Join a delicious and fun Milwaukee Food & City Tours adventure in the heart of Cream City. This... More...

ICTE Exhibits & Complimentary Lunch (Room Exhibit Hall)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
It’s the largest Expo ever with more than 590 exhibit booths featuring great ideas from 304 companies from around the world. Our Exhibits Only regi... More...

Ideas Showcase on the Exhibit Floor (Room Exhibit Hall)

18 Apr 18
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Two theaters on the exhibit floor feature concise 15-minute presentations highlighting the latest technologies, ingredients and ideas in the dairy ... More...

Collegiate Contest Awards Ceremony (Wisconsin Center Ballroom)

18 Apr 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
It’s time to celebrate the winning teams and individuals in the 2018 Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest. More...

Chr. Hansen Reception and Auction of Champion Cheeses (Wisconsin Center Ballroom)

18 Apr 18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Chr. Hansen Inc. hosts the exciting Auction of Champion Cheeses from the 2018 World Championship Cheese Contest and you’ll enjoy dozens and d... More...

“At the Vat” Making Fresh Cheeses (Room Clock Shadow Creamery)

19 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Artisan Track

Attendees must pre-register to attend this session. Day 2 of this limited enrollment track is at-the-vat instruction on the manufacture of various ... More...

Industry Recognition Breakfast (Wisconsin Center Ballroom)

19 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
It’s a rousing start to your day: we celebrate great men and women who built and improved the U.S. dairy industry. Educators, cheesemakers, supplie... More...

Advancements in Starter Cultures and Phage Control (Room 202)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Cheese Quality Issues and Solutions

Speaker(s): Trish Dawson
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) leads a technical session on cheesemaking improvements perfect for cheesemakers everywhere. Moderator: Dean Somme... More...

Coaching, Talent Development, and Performance Feedback (Room 103)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Workforce Connections Track

Speaker(s): Sheila Ruhland
Attendees must pre-register to attend this session. Day 2 of this limited enrollment track for human resources and workforce staff explores how to ... More...

Dairy Foods: Are They Part of a Sustainable Global Dairy Supply? (Room 101)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Dairy Ingredients in the Global Food Market

Speaker(s): Frank Mitloehner
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) looks at whey and milk proteins, and permeate, from the perspective of competing products and what the global marke... More...

Expert Panel: Specialty Cheese Trends, Opportunities & Needs (Room 201)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Driving Growth of Specialty Cheeses

Speaker(s): Adam Siegel ; Daniel Hammer ; Kirk Scott ; Michael Eardley ; Russ Blake
An all-star panel of buyers and end users take up a discussion of marketplace trends and new opportunities for cheese manufacturers. Moderator: Mic... More...

Influence of Starters and NSLAB on Texture and Flavor of Cheese (Room 202)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Cheese Quality Issues and Solutions

Speaker(s): Randall Thunell
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) leads a technical session on cheesemaking improvements perfect for cheesemakers everywhere. Moderator: Dean Somme... More...

Latest Research on the Hot Specialty Cheese Market (Room 201)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Driving Growth of Specialty Cheeses

Speaker(s): Jen Walsh
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board will reveal market data on trends and consumers for specialty cheese marketers and gather a panel of retail and food... More...

Making a Better-Quality Cheese using High Solids Milk (Room 202)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Cheese Quality Issues and Solutions

Speaker(s): John Jaeggi
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) leads a technical session on cheesemaking improvements perfect for cheesemakers everywhere. Moderator: Dean Somme... More...

Managing Those Challenging Micro Issues (Room 202)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Cheese Quality Issues and Solutions

Speaker(s): Dr. Mark Johnson
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) leads a technical session on cheesemaking improvements perfect for cheesemakers everywhere. Moderator: Dean Somme... More...

Plant vs. Dairy Proteins: Functionality and Applications (Room 101)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Dairy Ingredients in the Global Food Market

Speaker(s): KJ Burrington
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) looks at whey and milk proteins, and permeate, from the perspective of competing products and what the global marke... More...

Plant vs. Dairy Proteins: Nutrition Attributes (Room 101)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Dairy Ingredients in the Global Food Market

Speaker(s): Matt Pikosky
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) looks at whey and milk proteins, and permeate, from the perspective of competing products and what the global marke... More...

The National Dairy Marketing Team Driving Dairy Product Sales (Room 201)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Driving Growth of Specialty Cheeses

Speaker(s): Chad Vincent
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board will reveal market data on trends and consumers for specialty cheese marketers and gather a panel of retail and food... More...

Why is My Permeate Caking? (Room 101)

19 Apr 18
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Dairy Ingredients in the Global Food Market

Speaker(s): Dr. Karen Smith
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) looks at whey and milk proteins, and permeate, from the perspective of competing products and what the global marke... More...

ICTE Exhibits & Complimentary Lunch (Room Exhibit Hall)

19 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Day 2 for the largest Expo ever with more than 590 exhibit booths featuring great ideas from 304 companies from around the world. Our Exhibits Only... More...

Ideas Showcase on the Exhibit Floor (Room Exhibit Hall)

19 Apr 18
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Two theaters on the exhibit floor feature concise 15-minute presentations highlighting the latest technologies, ingredients and ideas in the dairy ... More...

GEA Champions Reception (Wisconsin Center Ballroom Atrium)

19 Apr 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Proud cheesemakers and buttermakers from around the world gather for a gala night of celebration. More...

World Championship Cheese Contest Awards Banquet (Wisconsin Center Ballroom)

19 Apr 18
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The event of a lifetime for manufacturers have earned medals in the 2018 World Championship Cheese Contest. Attend and feel the passion that makes ... More...

Champions Afterglow Reception (Crystal Room, Hilton Hotel)

19 Apr 18
8:30 PM - 11:59 PM
The celebration turns to dancing and fun as the global dairy processing community enjoys the closing party of the 2018 ICTE. More...