Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference

New Growth Opportunities through Sustainable Innovation

February 28-29, 2024

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Shell Beach, California

Dairy industry professionals are invited to join the Cal Poly Dairy Innovation Institute in picturesque Shell Beach, CA for two days to learn in depth about dairy marketplace innovation, recent enhancements made to dairy processing and packaging and improved marketing. Hear from today's leaders and entrepreneurs as they share their insight and experience in today's dairy industry. 

Located in beautiful Shell Beach, CA, the Cliffs Hotel and Spa overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers comfortable accommodations and meeting spaces that will rejuvenate and inspire you. 


Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference

New Growth Opportunities through Sustainable Innovation

Registration

Registration Fees:

All registration fees include: 

  • Conference admission & materials
  • Daily refreshments
  • Lunch each day
  • Evening reception
  • Access to all presentations on a secure post-conference website

Early Bird Registration: $495

Conference Registration (after January 15, 2024): $595

Limited On-Site Registration: $695


Conference registration is limited and is offered on a first come, first serve basis. 

Lodging accommodations and evening meals are not included. 


Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference

New Growth Opportunities through Sustainable Innovation

Accommodations

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers comfortable and spacious guestrooms centrally located to all conference activities. Click here to reserve at special, discounted rates: 

Dairy Innovation Conference 2024 

Room Block Information

Conference attendees may reserve a Classic King or Two Queen Room at a nightly rate of $159 plus tax and $40 per night parking fee. Check in is 4pm on the day of arrival and check out is 12pm on the day of departure. Room block rates are valid through January 26, 2024 and is based on availability. Click here to access room block reservations: The Cliffs Hotel and Spa - Dairy Conference Room Block 

Please contact the hotel directly at 805-773-5000 for additional information. 

Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference

New Growth Opportunities through Sustainable Innovation

Sponsorship Opportunities

The following sponsorship opportunities are available for this event: 

Conference Overall Sponsor: $10,000

  • Naming rights to Welcome Reception
  • Address to conference attendees in opening session
  • Two (2) complimentary registrations
  • Acknowledgement in all advertising and press releases
  • Company description included in attendee package materials
  • Company logo and website link on conference website

Platinum Sponsor: $8,000

  • Naming rights to Cocktail Reception or Lunch
  • Two (2) complimentary registrations
  • Acknowledgement in all advertising and press releases
  • Company description included in attendee package materials
  • Company logo and website link on conference website 

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

  • Naming rights to your choice of one session (based on availability)
  • One (1) complimentary registration
  • Acknowledgement in all advertising and press releases
  • Company description included in attendee package materials
  • Company logo and website link on conference website

Silver Sponsor: $2,500

  • Naming rights to your choice of break session (based on availability)
  • Company logo on conference materials
  • Company description included in attendee package materials
  • Company logo and website link on conference website

Table Top Exhibitor: $400

  • Draped 6' table on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Access to power

For questions regarding sponsorship opportunity, please contact Katy Pankey at klees@calpoly.edu 


Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference

New Growth Opportunities through Sustainable Innovation

Post-Conference Event

Event attendees are invited to join an optional, post-conference program on Thursday, February 29, 2024 for a creamery tour, ice cream tasting and wine tasting in beautiful Paso Robles, CA. 

Event Details: 

Thursday, February 29, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Bus departs the Cliffs Hotel and Spa at 1:00pm

Cost: $50 (in addition to registration fees) 

Paso Robles Cheese Plant Visit and Tastings

Central Coast Creamery

Leo Leo Gelato

Midnight Cellars

Bus returns to the Cliffs Hotel and Spa at 5:00pm. 

Space is extremely limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis