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.

Fort Worth Convention Center

Nov 16 - 17, 2026

Fort Worth Convention Center

Fort Worth

Agenda items and timing are subject to change

Quick Agenda

Full Agenda

Monday, November 16

9:00 a.m.

Registration Open

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Optional Tours

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Tuesday, November 17

7:30 a.m.

Registration Open and Networking Breakfast

9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:30 a.m.

General Session

10:15 a.m.

General Session

10:30 a.m.

Networking Break

11:00 a.m.

Concurrent Breakouts

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

General Session

1:45 p.m.

General Session

2:15 p.m.

Discussion and Input Session

3:30 p.m.

Networking Break

3:30 p.m.

General Session

3:45 p.m.

Roundtable Discussions

4:15 p.m.

General Session

5:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

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.

November 16-17, 2026
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, Texas

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.

November 16-17
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, Texas

Hotel Information

The Fall Meeting will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center. A room block has been reserved at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street.

Guest rooms are available at the discounted group rate of $229/night plus tax.

Click here to book your room online. The deadline to make your reservation is October 26.

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

November 16-17, 2026
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, Texas

Registration Open!

Early Registration Rates (ends Aug. 31)
$500 for Members │ $600 for Non-Members

Standard Registration Rates (Sept. 1 - Nov. 18)
$600 for Members │ $700 for Non-Members

Other Registration Rates
$400 for Farmers (non-Alliance Farmer Representative)
$400 for Government
$400 for Academia / Research

Optional Tours
$50

Registration for the Fall Meeting is not included in the Sustainable Agriculture Summit registration. However, a $100 discount is available to those who attend both events.* Be sure to register for the Fall Meeting FIRST and look for your Summit discount code in the confirmation email.

If you have any questions about registration, please contact tammy.taylor@dairy.org.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation requests must be received by October 25 to initiate a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Requests submitted on or after October 26, will not be eligible for a refund. 

*Sustainable Agriculture Summit discount only available with paid Fall Meeting registration.

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