Attendee FAQs 2011 PDF Print E-mail
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Registration for the full conference includes attendance at all of the education programming offered at the International Dairy Show. Academics/government officials, students, and presshave access to the education sessions as well. Spouse andexhibits only passes are available and do not include education sessions.


Full Registration includes education sessions, exhibit floor access and opening reception ticket.
Early Bird:
Jan. 24-Apr. 15

Advance:
Apr. 16-Aug. 12

Onsite:
After Aug. 12



Registration categories


Member / Non member


Member / Non member


Member / Non member


Processor / Bottler (buyers)
Processor FullConference
$150 / $200

$175 / $225

$200 / $250

Processor Upgrade from Exhibitor Invite to Full Conference
$75 / $125

$100 / $150

$125 / $175

Exhibitor Invite Code for Qualified Buyers
Free / Free Free / Free Free / Free
Exhibits Only Pass (Buyers Only)
$25 / $50 $50 / $75 $75 / $100

Non-Exhibiting Suppliers
Exhibits Only (Non-Exhibiting Supplier)
$300 / $350

$325 / $375

$350 / $400

Non-Exhibiting Supplier Full Conference

$375 / $475

$425 / $525

$475 / $575


Other
Academic/Gov't Official

$75 / $75

$75/ $75

$75 / $75

Student**
Free / Free

Free / Free

Free / Free

Editorial Press**
Free / Free

Free / Free

Free / Free

Spouse (Exhibit Hall & Opening Reception)
$25 / $25 $50 / $50 $75 / $75
Opening Reception (available to add to any ticket)
$75 / $75

$75 / $75

$75 / $75


Exhibitor (must register online w/ password)
Exhibitor (three COMP per 100 sq. ft.)
Free / Free Free / Free Free / Free
Additional Exhibitor Personnel (Exhibit Hall Only)
$100 / $100 $100 / $100 $100 / $100
Exhibitor Upgrade to Full Conference
$150 / $150 $175 / $175 $200 / $200


*Opening Reception tickets are included with full registrations. One ticket per registered delegate.
**Valid Press/Student ID required



No. However, exhibit only passes and tickets to the opening reception can be purchased separately. .


Yes, students are eligible for complimentary registration. Proper ID will be required. Please be prepared to show ID when picking up badge onsite. Government employees are able to get a discounted rate of $75.


Yes. You can purchase tickets onsite at any of the registration counters. We recommend you purchase tickets early to ensure that space is available.


Registration opens on Sunday, September 18, at 1 pm.


No. Badges will not be mailed in advance. All badges should be picked up at the self-registration counters in the Georgia World Congress Center. Please bring your email confirmation and bar code.


To receive a refund for payment of registration or tickets, notification must be received in writing no later than August 12, 2011. All cancellations will be subject to a $25 processing fee. All registrations received after August 12, 2011, are non-refundable, but substitutions will be allowed.


IDFA has secured housing at the following hotels:

  • Atlanta Marriott Marquis
  • Embassy Suites Atlanta Hotel - Centennial Park
  • Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown
  • Holiday Inn Atlanta Downtown
  • Omni Hotel at CNN Center (headquarter hotel)
  • Westin Peachtree Plaza

Do not contact the hotel directly, please book your housing online.



The easiest way to reserve your housing for the event is to book online at www.dairyshow.com. Click on the Hotel and Travel button.The International Dairy Show's exclusive housing provider is onPeak. You can also contact them directly at 866-401-4836 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Yes. Shuttle bus service will be provided from all hotels in the block. A schedule will be available soon.


The Georgia World Congress Center operates five surface lots and two parking decks on campus managed by AAA Parking. There are more than 5,100 parking spaces, making visiting the GWCC convenient for guests. Parking rates are $10 or less for all-day parking. Passes can be purchased online at www.gwcc.com.


The dress code is business casual.


Yes, a coat / luggage check will be available near registration.


Conveniently located in the building B and C entrance lobbies, FedEx Office offers virtually everything to meet your convention and business needs. FedEx Office: 404-223-4660 (phone); 404-223-4776 (fax); 404-221-0000 (after hours); This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Monday, September 19, 2011

11:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

11:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

11:00 am-4:00 pm



The list of exhibitors is available online. Click on Exhibitors, then Exhibitor List in the navigation.


This show is for processors, packagers, marketers and research & developers of dairy foods and beverages. The exhibit floor is full of technology, equipment, ingredients and services for the industry to produce and market safe and affordable food products. Although some exhibitors do offer samples, this is not specifically a food show.


Attendees must be 12 years or older to attend Dairy Show functions.


Cameras may be carried in the exhibit area, but under no circumstances may photographs or videos be taken without expressed authority of the exhibitor concerned in each case. Sketching or drawing machinery or products on display is prohibited.


Please contact IDFA at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202-737-4332.


The next Dairy Show will be held in 2013. More information will be coming soon. The International Dairy Show is now moving to an every-other year format.


Type of Inquiry
Contact Name
Contact Number
E-mail Address
Exhibiting & Booth Sales Katherine Madison 703-647-2627 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
General Show Inquires Jessica Matsko 202-220-3526 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hotel & Travel OnPeak 1-866-401-4836 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Membership Cindy Cavallo 202-220-3505 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Press/Media Marti Pupillo 202-220-3535 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Registration Customer Service CompuSystems 708-786-4139 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Seminars/Education Peggy Armstrong 202-220-3508 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Speaker/Presenter Heather Soubra 202-220-3551 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sponsorship Robin Cornelison 202-220-3542 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visa Invitation Letters Jessica Matsko 202-220-3526 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
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