April 24 - 26, 2016

2016ADPI/ABI

Annual Conference

“Where The Dairy Industry Does Business”

Conference Platinum Sponsors:

Sunday - 5:30 PM

WELCOME RECEPTIONA great way to kick-off the conference on Sunday evening. This reception is the perfect opportunity for attendees to gather and renew old acquaintanc-es as well as make new ones. Spon-sored by:

Monday, April 25th, 8:30 - 10:00 AMDAIRY MARKET OUTLOOK FOR 2016 AND BEYONDA panel discussion on the industry’s current market conditions and outlook sponsored by Ivarson Inc.PANELISTS:Mary Ledman, Keough Ledman Associates, Inc. - ModeratorPhil Plourd, Blimling and AssociatesTim Bailey, Rabobank InternationalJon Davis, Meteorologist, EarthRisk Technologies

Monday, April 25th, 10:30 - 12:00 PMTHROUGH THE BELTWAY LOOKING GLASSPANELISTS:Dr. John Newton, Senior Director, Economic Research - Moderator Jonathan Coppess, Dept. of Agricultural & Consumer Economics, University of ILAutumn Veazey Price, Government Relations, Land O’Lakes, Inc.Mark Epley, Congressional Staffer (Invited)

Monday, April 25th, 1:30 - 5:00 PMADPI COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES • Lactose Task Force: Supply & demand situation and new food applications for

Lactose and Permeate.• Permeate Task Force: Summary of supply & demand as well as updates on the

development of a codex standard, feed applications, and food use in China.• Dairy Ingredient Marketing Committee: Update from Dairy Market News; a

discussion on price discovery challenges and the development of a new spot market for whey; and a report from Keller & Heckman on the domestic use of SMP as well as an update on the Trans-fat issue.

• Cheese Color Task Force: Update on the development of alternative cheese colorants to address color carry-over concerns in whey-based ingredients.

Tuesday, April 26th, 8:45 - 10:15 AMSENIOR LEADERSHIP PANEL: Challenges and opportunities in the Dairy IndustryTop dairy industry leaders gather to discuss what future opportunities lie ahead for the dairy processing industry. Sponsored by High Desert Milk, Inc.PANELISTS:Dave Thomas, ADPI - ModeratorDavid Ahlem, Hilmar CheeseJon Davis, Davisco, business unit of AgropurMichael Doyle, Foremost Farms USAKevin Ellis, Cayuga Milk Ingredients

Tuesday, April 26th, 10:45 - 11:45 AMPANEL DISCUSSION: Emerging Dairy Ingredients - What’s on the Horizon?PANELISTS:Phil Tong, ADPI Center of Excellence member & Cal Poly - ModeratorLloyd Metzger, South Dakota State UniversityAndrew Keech Founder of APS BioGroup, LLC and AuthorVéronique Lagrange, USDEC

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Hyatt RegencyChicago

151 East Upper Wacker Drive,Chicago, IL 60601

Monday, April 25thCONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Start your morning right with a continental breakfast located in the registration lobby area.

2016 ADPI/ABI ANNUAL CONFERENCE | April 24 - 26, 2016 | Hyatt Regency Chicago | www.adpi.org

Monday - 12:00 - 1:30 PM

RECOGNITION LUNCHEONDavisco, business unit of Agropur hosts a celebratory lunch to recognize the 2016 ADPI Award of Merit honoree as well as the 2016 Jim Page Memorial Scholarship recipient.

Monday - 5:30 - 7:00 PM

GRAND CHICAGO RECEPTIONThis fun and relaxing “Taste of Chica-go” reception will allow you to unwind and enjoy unique entertainment as you network with your industry peers. This premier reception showcases the culinary diversity of Chicago’s unique neighborhoods. Complete with colorfully decorated food booths the delicious array of food is complement-ed by the sounds of Chicago provided by a live band.

HOTEL RESERVATIONSThe Hyatt Regency Chicago is located at 151 East Upper Wacker Drive in Chi-cago. Hotel reservations can be made by calling the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 312-565-1234 or online at www.adpi.org. Please request the ADPI/ABI conference rate. Reservations must be received by April 1, 2016. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space and rate available basis. Please support your association by staying at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The Hyatt cannot accept reservations for suite/hospitality accommodations, contact Carl Roode at ADPI at 630-530-8700 ext. 222 or more information.

Room Rates: $235.00 Singe/Double Occupancy plus tax.

Tuesday - 12:15 - 1:30 PMINDUSTRY LUNCHEON & SPEAKERJim “The Rookie” Morris will be head-lining this year’s Industry Luncheon. Jim’s life story is the inspiration behind the Walt Disney blockbuster film, “The Rookie,” starring Dennis Quaid. Hilmar Ingredients will host the 2016 Industry Luncheon, while Custom Fabricating & Repair/Com-plete Filtration Resources will be the Speaker Sponsor.

2016 ADPI/ABI ANNUAL CONFERENCE | April 24 - 26, 2016 | Hyatt Regency Chicago | www.adpi.org

ADPI/ABI ANNUAL CONFERENCETuesday, April 26th

INDUSTRY BREAKFAST

Thomas Talbert from Culinary Sales Support presents Innovation in Food Marketing - How to catch tomorrow’s consumers, as you enjoy a buffet breakfast sponsored by Foremost Farms USA

Tuesday, April 26th, 1:30 - 5:00 PMINDUSTRY BRIEFINGS Tuesday afternoon will feature short briefings on a number of issues important to the dairy industry:• Update on TPP and other Trade Agreements• Ingredient standards for infant nutrition products• Risk Management: Dodd Frank and CFTC Issues• New Developments in Animal Agriculture Technology• Natural / GMO Labeling Issues• Consumer Trends for 2016• Update on FSMA requirements and implementation

Tuesday - 5:00 - 6:30 PMINDUSTRY RECEPTIONSponsored by the ADPI Affiliate Mem-bers, this reception features a variety of world championship cheeses and is an excellent opportunity for attendees to conclude their business at the 2016 ADPI/ABI Annual Conference.

EXHIBIT HALLThe exhibit hall will be full of major suppliers to the manufactured dairy products industry. Don’t miss the op-portunity to win gift cards to the Apple Store! Drop your business card in the designated area of the exhibit hall each morning and afternoon for your chance to win. Morning coffee breaks as well as afternoon complimentary social hours are held in this location. Sponsors for these events include:

ADDITIONAL 2016 ADPI/ABI ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS:

GET THE ADPI/ABI CONFERENCE MOBILE APP ADPI & ABI are excited to offer an Annual Conference mobile app to all attend-ees this year! This FREE app, co-sponsored by Agri-Mark and Dairy Farmers of America, gives you access to the conference schedule, attendee list, speaker in-formation, floor plans, exhibitor details and much more! Use the conference app to: engage and network, get up-to-the-minute updates and more. The 2016 ADPI/ABI Annual Conference app can be downloaded at the Google Play or Apple App Store. Simply search with ADPI/ABI Annual Conference and get complete confer-ence details at the tap of your fingers.

April 24 - 26, 2016 www.adpi.org

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM

2016 ADPI/ABI ANNUAL CONFERENCEAPRIL 24 - 26 2016 | HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ADPI.ORGPlease print all information as you wish it to appear on your name badge.

First Name: _______________________________________ Last Name: _____________________________________

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REGISTRATION FEES:

Conference Registration:Access to all conference events including luncheons, evening receptions, exhibit hall and conference ses-sions are included in the cost of the full conference price.

Early Bird Prices:(Available through March 31, 2016)

Member - $625 Non-Member - $745Government/Press/University - $225

Conference Registration Prices:(April 1 - 22, 2016)

Member - $675 Non-Member - $795

Onsite Conference Registration Prices:

Member - $725 Non-Member - $845

REFUND POLICY:Full refunds will be granted for cancellations received up to two weeks before the meeting. Cancellations received after Monday, April 11, 2016, will be eligible for a 50% refund. All cancellations must be received in writing. Substitutions may be made with no penalty. No refunds will be issued for NO SHOWS. Any questions, contact Steve Griffin at sgriffin@adpi.org or 630-530-8700 Ext. 226.

SPECIAL EVENTS:Golf Outing - $125Includes Green Fee, Cart, Boxed Lunch and Transportation

Spouse/Guest Program: $225 - Includes Luncheons, Receptions and Special Activity$125 - Includes Receptions ONLY

RETURN TO:American Dairy Products Institute126 N. Addison Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 USAEmail: sgriffin@adpi.org | Fax: 630-530-8707

PAYMENT:

Total Amount Due $_____________Checks should be U.S. funds drawn on U.S. bank and made payable to: American Dairy Products Institute

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