Schedule At A Glance

CheeseExpo 2026 will take place April 14-16 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The exhibit hall will be open Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Tuesday April 14

4:00—5:00 p.m.
First Taste | Reception for First Time Attendees

7:00—9:00 p.m.
WCMA Young Professionals Event | The New Fashioned (purchase ticket to attend)

Wednesday April 15

7:00—8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:00—8:45 a.m.
Opening Keynote Address

9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest

9:15—11:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Complimentary Lunch

12:30—4:00 p.m.
Ideas Showcase

3:30—4:30 p.m.
Collegiate Contest Awards Ceremony

5:00—7:00 p.m.
Reception & Championship Cheese Auction

Thursday April 16

8:00—9:15 a.m.
WCMA Recognition Breakfast

9:45—11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

9:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Complimentary Lunch

12:30—3:00 p.m.
Ideas Showcase

4:30—5:30 p.m.
World Champions Reception

5:30—9:00 p.m.
World Champions Awards Banquet (purchase ticket to attend)

9:00 p.m.—Midnight
Afterglow Reception