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It’s Convention Time
The Dairy Products Institute of Texas and Chairman Steve Cooper invite you to join us at our 81st Annual Convention April 11-13 at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center in College Station, Texas
Welcome to Aggieland Whether you’re coming to a Fightin' Texas Aggie Football Game at Kyle Field, organizing a conference, planning a wedding, or interested in finding out why College Station is ranked number two on Forbes’ list of the Best Small Places for Business and Careers, a memorable experience is waiting for you.
Welcome to Aggieland Whether you’re coming to a Fightin' Texas Aggie Football Game at Kyle Field, organizing a conference, planning a wedding, or interested in finding out why College Station is ranked number two on Forbes’ list of the Best Small Places for Business and Careers, a memorable experience is waiting for you.
Agenda
Friday 4/11 | Board of Directors MeetingEvening Reception Hosted by the Longhorns |
Saturday 4/12 | General Session including Hall of Fame Inductions, Informative Speakers, and PrizesCollege Recruitment Opportunity
Outings- Pop Stroke Golf- Wine Tasting
Chairman's Dinner and Awards |
Sunday 4/13 | Check-Out |
2024 Spring Convention Information
It’s Convention Time
The Dairy Products Institute of Texas and Chairman Rodney Gutierrez of Continental Dairy Facilities invite you to join us at our 80th Annual Convention April 26-28, 2024 at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center in Lubbock, TX.
Where Red Raider Spirit Meets West Texas Hospitality Conveniently located just steps from Texas Tech University, the Overton Hoel & Conference Center exudes the rich heritage and friendly, unpretentious attitude of West Texas. Our artfully designed spaces are fresh and modern, with just enough Lone Star sass to keep scholars, students and Red Raider fans ready for whatever comes next.
Where Red Raider Spirit Meets West Texas Hospitality Conveniently located just steps from Texas Tech University, the Overton Hoel & Conference Center exudes the rich heritage and friendly, unpretentious attitude of West Texas. Our artfully designed spaces are fresh and modern, with just enough Lone Star sass to keep scholars, students and Red Raider fans ready for whatever comes next.
Agenda
Friday 4/26 | RegistrationLonghorn Associates MeetingDPI Board MeetingLonghorn Welcome Reception* | 1:00-6:00 PM4:00-5:00 PM5:00-6:30 PM6:30-9:00 PM | Sunset C FoyerHorizon BHorizon BSunset C and Patio |
Saturday 4/27 | Registration
General Session* (DPI Business, Speakers & Hall of Fame)
Outings (Pre-registration needed)- Clay Shoot @ Hub City Clays- College Recruitment Event- Wine Tasting @ McPherson Winery- Pickleball @ Burgess-Rushing Tennis
Cocktail Reception*
Chairman's Dinner* | 8:00-8:30 AM
8:30-11:30 AM 12:30-3:30 PM1:00-3:001:00-3:30 PM 1:30-4:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 7:30-9:30 PM | Sunset C Foyer Sunset C Meet in lobby @ Noon Horizon B Meet in lobby @ 12:45 PM Meet in lobby @ 1:00 PM Sunset C Foyer Sunset C |
Sunday 4/13 | Check-Out | 11:00 AM |
*Everyone is welcome to attend