2026 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting


Fort Worth Convention Center 

1201 Houston Street

Fort Worth, TX

Join the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® and members of the broader dairy community as we convene to share the latest on dairy sustainability, gather your input on industry initiatives, and connect with colleagues from across the country.

Join the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® and members of the broader dairy community as we convene to share the latest on dairy sustainability, gather your input on industry initiatives, and connect with colleagues from across the country.

Fort Worth, Texas

Nov 16 - 17, 2026

Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, TX
Agenda items and timing are subject to change
Full Agenda
Quick Agenda
Monday, November 16
9:00 a.m.
Registration Open
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Optional Tours

Dairy Farm:  


Area Food Bank


Packaging

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, November 17
7:00 a.m.
Registration Open and Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
General Session
10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
11:00 a.m.
Roundtable Discussions
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Concurrent Breakouts
2:30 p.m.
Networking Break
3:15 p.m.
General Session
5:00 p.m.
Day One Wrap-up
8:30 a.m.
General Session
9:45 a.m.
Discussion and Input
10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
11:00 a.m.
General Session
11:50 a.m.
Closing Remarks
12:00 p.m.
Meeting Adjourns

This meeting of the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® is hosted by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy (IC) as a forum to pre-competitively address areas of concern and opportunities around sustainability and the dairy industry. The Dairy Sustainability Alliance is a multi-stakeholder group of representatives throughout the dairy value chain. The IC does not and cannot attempt to influence policy. Any discussions related to influencing policy at this meeting of the Dairy Sustainability Alliance are exclusively those of stakeholders and do not indicate any position on the IC’s part.

Fall Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities

Supporting the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting is an investment in credible collaboration, shared progress and long‑term impact for the U.S. dairy industry. Your support strengthens a trusted, pre‑competitive forum where leaders align on sustainability priorities and accelerate solutions across the value chain.

Supporting the event also gives your organization:

  • A thought leadership platform where attendees not only participate in the conversation but also support the future of U.S. dairy’s sustainability efforts and progress.

  • Brand credibility by aligning with an industry-supported forum that addresses sustainability holistically – environment, animals and communities, health and well-being, and economic viability.

  • Direct access to decision makers across farmers, coops, processors, suppliers, civil society, ag groups, retailers and brands – one room, full value chain.

Sponsorship of the 2026 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting is designed to support the meeting as a whole, as well as foster connection and engagement among attendees.

Interested in sponsoring the Fall Meeting? Please contact angela.hessinger@dairy.org.


Hotel Information

The Fall Meeting will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

The discounted hotel room block has closed. Rooms may still be available at the Omni Fort Worth or nearby Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown at higher rates.

For more options, explore these additional hotels in the area.

Travel Information

Airports

The Omni Fort Worth Hotel and Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel are conveniently located near two major airports:

Airports Distance to Hotels
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 25 miles
Dallas Love Field (DAL) 32 miles

Please note: Neither hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service.


Transportation Options

Travel times are approximate and based on normal traffic conditions. Rush hour travel times and fares may be greater.


Taxi
  • From DFW: Approximately 25–30 minutes | $58–$62 each way
  • From DAL: Approximately 35–45 minutes | $55–$70 each way
Rideshare (Uber & Lyft)
  • From DFW: Approximately $45–$50 each way
  • From DAL: Approximately $50–$60 each way
TEXRail (Available from DFW Only)

For a convenient and budget-friendly option, take TEXRail from DFW Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Station (approximately 50 minutes). From the station, it's about a 10-minute walk to both hotels.

  • Fare: Approximately $2 one way

Know Before You Go  

Local Dining  
Oak Brook offers a wide variety of dining options, though most aren’t within walking distance of   
the hotel. To make getting around easier, we will provide shuttle service between the hotel and 
Oakbrook Center – which has more than 25 restaurants – the evenings of Tuesday, April 28, and  
Wednesday, April 29. Uber and Lyft are also readily available throughout the area.

If you'd like to stay on the property, the hotel also has two restaurants onsite.

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