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Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference

February 18-20, 2025

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Shell Beach, California

Dairy industry professionals are invited to join the Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center 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


Participant 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 (until January 5th): $495

Conference Registration (starting January 6th): $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

Accommodations

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers comfortable and spacious guestrooms centrally located to all conference activities. 

Special Room Block Information

Conference attendees may reserve a Classic King or Two Queen Room at a nightly rate of $169 plus tax and $40 per night self parking/facilities fee. Valet parking is available for an additional $20 per night. Day parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Check in time is 4pm and check out is 12pm. 

The special room block rate is based on availability and is valid through January 17, 2025 or until all rooms in the block have been reserved. Click here to access special room block reservations: 

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa - Dairy Conference Room Block 

You can also contact the hotel directly at 805-773-5000 for additional information. Be sure to mention you are with the Dairy Innovation Conference 2025.

Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference

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
  • Does not include conference participant registration.

Table Top Exhibitor: $400

  • Draped 6' table and 2 chairs on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Access to power
  • Does not include conference participant registration.

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