Knowledge Nook

Located in the Atrium of the Exhibition Hall, the Knowledge Nook is a space designed for companies to showcase an innovative product, service or research that was introduced to the market since the last World Dairy Expo. There will be 27, 45-minute sessions over the course of World Dairy Expo, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday.

The list of 2024 Knowledge Nook Sessions and their sponsors are below. 

Innovation Unveiled also features additional cutting-edge products that can be found in the Trade Show.

Interested in hosting a session in 2024? We are now accepting applications for the 2024 Knowledge Nook Sessions. The application is available here.


Tuesday, October 1

9:30 a.m.

Milk Sustainability Center - Driving to Productivity and Sustainability
Speakers: Matt Schleicher, Dairy & Livestock Production System Marketing Manager, John Deere and Joaquin Azocar, DVM, Solution Manager, DeLaval North America

Presenting Company: John Deere

2:30 p.m.

Using 3D Camera Technology to Accurately Measure Body Reserves, Growth, and Locomotion in Dairy Cattle

Speaker: Abbi Goldenberg, Business Development Manager, Dellait – Animal Nutrition & Health

Presenting Company: Dellait, LLC

Wednesday, October 2
9:30 a.m.

The PPR Difference:  A 3-Step Process to Help Dairy Cows Overcome Multiple Mycotoxin Challenges
Speaker: Joel Pankwoski, Ph.D., PAS, Sr. Manager, Dairy Technical Services, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production

Presenting Company: Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production

10:30 a.m.
A Bright Future Can Start in a Blink: See the Power of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock

Speakers: Brandt Kreuscher, Dairy Business Development Manager & Austin Snook, U.S. Dairy Marketing Manager, Merck Animal Health

Presenting Company: Merck Animal Health

11:30 a.m.
Feed with Confidence: Connecting Workflows with Results

Speaker: Brandon Mortas, Farm Operations Manager, VAS

Presenting Company: VAS

12:30 p.m.
Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow

Speaker: Kimberley Morrill, Ph.D., Technical Service Manager, Novonesis

Presenting Company: Novonesis

1:30 p.m.

Find the Next Bump in Your Paycheck
Speaker: Sarah Stocks, Ph.D., Ruminant Technical Manager, Novus International, Inc.

Presenting Company: Novus International, Inc.

2:30 p.m.

Who is on Your Digester Team?
Speaker: Renee Schrift, Global Director of Sales – Agricultural Systems, McLanahan Corporation

Presenting Company: McLanahan Corporation

3:30 p.m.

NEW SERVICE: Antibody Specificity Testing | Helping the Dairy Industry to Start Calves Right
Speaker: Shawn W. Jones, Ph.D., Process & Development Manager, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC

Presenting Company: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC

Thursday, October 3
9:30 a.m.

The PPR Difference:  A 3-Step Process to Help Dairy Cows Overcome Multiple Mycotoxin Challenges
Speaker: Joel Pankwoski, Ph.D., PAS, Sr. Manager, Dairy Technical Services, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production

Presenting Company: Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production

10:30 a.m.
Optimizing Dairy Efficiency with Artificial Intelligence

Speakers: Gavin Strang, VP Market Development DeLaval North America & Producer Panel

Presenting Company: DeLaval, Inc.

11:30 a.m.
How to Increase Longevity in Your Herd

Speaker: Clémence Nash, Ph.D., Executive Technical Service & C.O.W.S.® Program Manager, Novus International, Inc.

Presenting Company: Novus International, Inc.

12:30 p.m.

Lifecycle Feeding of Probiotics: Supporting the Transition Cow

Speaker: Kimberley Morrill, Ph.D., Technical Service Manager, Novonesis

Presenting Company: Novonesis

1:30 p.m.

Unleash the Power of Your Dairy Farm Data

Speaker: Yasir Khokar, Co-Founder & CEO, Connecterra

Presenting Company: Connecterra

2:30 p.m.

Microencapsulated Probiotics: Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Alternative that Enhance Milk Production
Speaker: Mauricio Agudelo, CEO & Co-Founder and Nicolás Ramón, Business Developer, BIALTEC

Presenting Company: BIALTEC

3:30 p.m.

Making the Most of Your Farm Income Potential
Speaker: Robin Schmahl, Dairy Analyst

Presenting Company: AgMarket.Net