Brett Sciotto and Ben Leibl to present on the Dairy Strong Main Stage

DBA board president Greg Siegenthaler

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Dairy Strong conference, which will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on January 14-15. Discover how the dairy community is leading with purpose —one person, one policy and one farm at a time.

This year’s conference will feature keynote speakers Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst Innovation, and Ben Leibl, Public Relations Specialist for Kwik Trip, Inc.

Brett Sciotto, former Army Intelligence Officer and founder of Idealyst, a firm empowering American farmers and ranchers by solving on-farm challenges and unlocking new opportunities through innovation, will deliver his compelling report on the Future State of Agriculture. He will examine external forces, such as global affluence, geopolitics, climate volatility and human health. A well-known speaker on agriculture innovation and trends, Sciotto will use his unique and engaging presentation style to inform and empower Dairy Strong attendees. 

Have you ever wondered how Kwik Trip’s reputation for best-in-class customer service came to be? Then be sure to be at Dairy Strong to hear from one of the Kwik Trip leaders, Ben Leibl. In his keynote address, Leibl will share how compassion in the workplace and treating others well creates a dynamic work environment. He will share why we shouldn't "keep score" with our coworkers and highlight the importance of serving others without expecting anything in return as a key to finding happiness in life.  

In his role at Kwik Trip, Leibl assists coworkers with ongoing educational needs and directs the company's praise program, which last year included acknowledging over 2,600 unsolicited guest letters. 

Stay tuned – more speakers will be announced soon!

The 2026 Dairy Strong will feature well-known speakers, panelists and dynamic breakout sessions that explore how leading with purpose continues to shape the dairy community's future. 

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this event! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available at DairyStrong.org.