Registration for the 2026 annual CIT Research Forum is open!
The annual Research Forum, hosted by CDR, is an annual CIT Member exclusive event. The program includes presentations by graduate students and P.I.s working on a variety of dairy research projects taking place at the CDR and across the UW-Madison System, and a student-networking event where you can meet prospective graduate students interested in a career in dairy. This year we will feature a "scale-up" track where three groups will discuss how they have advanced their innovative technologies to move from the bench to scale-up. We will also be including a 40th-Year, past-present-future, panel, celebrating CDR's 40th Year, and CIT Member tours of CDR's Pilot Plant, following the event.
November 10-11, 2026
UW-Madison campus | Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building
view the UW Campus Map to identify location and nearby public parking options
building labeled as: Discovery Bldg on map | Street Address: 330 N. Orchard
Parking Permits:
You have the option to purchase a parking pass in advance to receive prior to arriving on campus. Follow this link to connect directly with Transportation Services and fill out the online form.
You will pay for your permit online and it will be shipped to your mailing address. You will need to plan for at least 2 weeks for this process.
Lodging in Madison (in + around campus)
General event outline:
Tuesday, November 10
- Arrival around 9:00 a.m., refreshments available
- Program begins at 9:30 a.m., and ends around 4:30 p.m.
- Student networking + general reception, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11
- Arrival around 7:30 a.m., breakfast available
- Program begins at 8:00 a.m., and ends around Noon
- CIT member CDR Pilot Plant tours, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
AGENDA - will be added as the event approaches and included in your final confirmation email about one week prior to the event
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS - will be added during/shortly after the event