Are You Ready for World Dairy Expo 2024?

With only SIX weeks until the global dairy industry gathers in Madison, Wisconsin, the anticipation is building for this year's World Dairy Expo!

Are you ready for your trip to WDE 2024? Here are 5 things that will ensure an enjoyable and memorable time at this year's event:

1. Buy Your Digital Tickets Ahead of Time

Tickets purchased and downloaded in advance are quickly scanned at the gate. No cell phone? No problem! Tickets can be ordered online, printed at home and presented upon arrival for a quick scan and entry.

As you're planning your trip to World Dairy Expo 2024, make sure to take a look at this year's schedule to see if admission passes are needed for the days you're planning to attend. Admission is required Tuesday, October 1 - Friday, October 4 for those 12 years old and older.

We HIGHLY encourage those planning to attend the 57^th event to purchase their tickets in advance to take advantage of the discount pricing for advanced ticket purchases!

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2. Use WDE's Mobile Event App

Exhibitor lists, interactive maps, and more await in Expo's mobile event app to elevate your Expo experience. Create your own custom schedule, plan your route through the Trade Show, receive live results of the Dairy Cattle Show, compete in the Railbird Judging Contest, and more. This free app is available to download in the App Store or Google Play.

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3. See This Year's List of Participating Companies

Your time is valuable, and a little research before arriving in Madison can make all the difference. The 600 companies found at Expo can be sorted by product category, keyword or company name using the participating companies list. This list is available all year, so whenever you are looking for something new or want to learn what your options are, come back to this list.

When you use this tool in the WDE mobile event app, you can "favorite" companies and their booth locations will be highlighted on your interactive map! A great way to not miss anything you want to see.

Participating Companies

4. Read About This Year's Education Lineup

With more than 50 different educational sessions during World Dairy Expo, there is something for everyone to learn when the global dairy industry meets this fall. Check out the full schedule and download Expo's mobile event app to "favorite" your must-attend sessions and customize your WDE experience! Some highlights include:

Four Virtual Farm Tours from near and far, highlighting exemplary farms of all shapes and sizes.
Expo Seminars discussing management practices, mental health and more.
Tanbark Talks return with sessions hosted by Compeer Financial, Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, U.S. Farm Report, RaboAgrifinance and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Knowledge Nook Sessions featuring the latest and greatest in the industry, from services and products to research.
Returning favorites include Dairy Forage Seminars, Expo en Español, and other Public Meetings and Events!

Educational Offerings

5. Tell Us How Excited You Are for #WDE24!

As you make your plans to attend WDE 2024, we want to follow along on your journey! Use the hashtag #WDE24 or tag us on any of our social media channels to show us how excited you are to attend this year's event.

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