Register by August 21 and save $500

As part of our Symposium Countdown Offer, the first 30 registrants will receive two complimentary hotel nights at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale for October 5 and 6, a value of more than $500.*

*Valid for registered attendees only. Single-room occupancy. Attendees are responsible for additional night stays and incidental charges. Offer expires August 21, 2026.

Here’s a preview of what’s on the agenda

Join fellow laboratory professionals for our Lab Leaders Forum, where industry leaders Erica Turley of Prairie Farms Dairy, Michelle Wiltzius of Foremost Farms, and other organizations will discuss strategies for building strong teams, navigating challenges, and setting laboratories up for long-term success.

We'll also hear from Dr. Gulustan Ozturk of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, who will share insights from her current research and emerging developments in food science.

Stay tuned as we continue to announce additional speakers and session details.

Expert Led Sessions:

Outlook for the Dairy Industry - Gain perspective on market trends and what’s ahead for dairy producers and processors.

The Economics of Real-Time Measurement in Dairy - Understand how faster, more accurate data translates into better decision-making and profitability.

The Price of Variation: What 0.01% Actually Costs - Learn how small inconsistencies impact your bottom line and how to quantify and reduce them.

Technology Deep Dive: NIR vs. FTIR - A clear, practical framework for understanding where each technology delivers the most value.

Building a Data-Driven Dairy Operation - Discover how software and data systems enable smarter, more connected decision-making.

Innovation Horizons: Industry Trends and Technology Innovation - Explore emerging technologies and future opportunities shaping dairy.

Hands-on workshops include:

• Chemometrics in Practice - Apply data modeling techniques in an interactive setting.
• Inside the Box: Measurement Technology - Get a closer look at the science behind the tools you rely on every day.
• MilkoScan™ FT3 Best Practices - Optimize performance and align with gold-standard measurement approaches.

Meet Your Hosts & FOSS Experts

Contact your FOSS representative for more details

952-974-9892, option 2

Tentative Schedule

Monday, October 5: Arrival & Welcome reception (6:00 pm)

Tuesday, October 6: Full day sessions & dinner

Wednesday, October 7: Full day sessions & social activity

Thursday, October 8: Workshops & departures at 12:30 pm

Final schedule will be emailed prior to the event to all attendees.

Secure your spot!

Attendance at the symposium is complimentary, however we do require a $200 commitment deposit which will be refunded after attending the event. Cancel up to 30 days prior to the event for a full refund.

Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. A special rate of $179 per night has been negotiated by FOSS at this hotel. To reserve your room, use this link: 

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