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February 24-26, 2026

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 three 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

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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 17): $495

Conference Registration (as of January 18): $595

Limited On-Site Registration: $695

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT

Conference registration is limited and is offered on a first come, first serve basis. Online Registration closes on February 17.

Lodging accommodations, parking and evening meals are not included. 

Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference

Sponsorship Opportunities

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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.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AS A SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR

For questions regarding conference sponsorship opportunities, please contact Samantha Bass at slbass@calpoly.edu 

Dairy Products, Processing and Packaging Innovation Conference 

Accommodations

MAIN CONFERENCE HOTEL:

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

Cliffs Hotel & Spa Special Room Block Information

Conference attendees may reserve a Classic King or Two Queen Room at a nightly rate of $179 plus tax and $40 per night resort fee. 

Valet parking is available for an additional $25 per night or $10 per day. Complimentary self-parking is available 1.5 blocks from the hotel.

Check in time is 4pm and check out is 12pm. 

This special room block rate is based on availability and is valid through January 23, 2026 or until all rooms in the block have been reserved. 

Click here to access special room block reservations: ONLINE CONFERENCE HOTEL RESERVATIONS

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 2026.

2026 conference information coming soon.

We are currently planning the open house and reception at Cal Poly on Thursday, February 26th at the DPTC to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the center.

Cost to attend this optional experience is $100 until January 17, after which the cost will be $120.

More details coming soon.