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What is Nexus?
Nexus is a platform where companies with cutting-edge technologies connect with the dairy community's most innovative and pioneering farmers. This live event will occur during the PDP Business Conference. During the event, top companies will have 15 minutes on stage to preview their product, idea or service. Then, the event's dairy farmer attendees will have five minutes to ask your company's representative questions about the product or service and its application in the dairy industry. An expert facilitator from Progressive Dairy magazine will moderate the session. In addition to stage time, media will have full access to your information.

Progressive Dairy magazine, an industry leading publication that reaches over 30,000 readers across the U.S., will also highlight all applicants and winning entries. The selected Nexus participants will be featured in Progressive Dairy magazine. All entries will receive coverage in PDP publications and in press releases.

Previous Nexus Winners: Selected applicants will receive:

• 20 minutes of stage time during both days of the conference (March 12-14, 2025)
• Access to the nation's leading dairy professional development conference
• Two complimentary registrations valued at $700 per person
• Featured in Progressive Dairy magazine
• Highlighted in the PDP Manager's Memo and promotional materials
• A complementary booth at the 2025 PDP Business Conference valued at $1,500
• One year of a Corporate PDP membership valued at $600
• Recognized during PDP Opening Session in front of over 1,300 innovative dairy producers and allied industry

How to apply:

1. Complete online application
2. Pay $300 application fee

Applications are complete when the $300 entry fee has been received by the PDP office. To submit payment, call 800-947-7379. All PDP Business Conference exhibitors (those who have completed contracts to be represented in the Hall of Ideas) may waive the $300 Nexus application fee.

Application timeline:
January 15, 2025: Application and $300 fee due
February 5, 2025: Applicants notified of acceptance
March 12-13, 2025: Finalists present at the PDP Business Conference at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.

Those advancing to the Nexus Stage at the PDP Business Conference:

1. Pay $3,500 for stage time
2. Be present in-person, during both days of the conference
3. Provide handouts and necessary presentation materials