IDF World Dairy Summit 2026

Name: IDF World Dairy Summit 2026
Start: 2026-11-15
End: 2026-11-20
Location: Auckland

ConferenceAwardedDairy industry, Agri-tech, Food production, Animal health, Sustainability, Nutrition, Economics, PolicyIn-personAnnual

Auckland, NZ15 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 20266 days

Delegates

1,500+

Countries

40+

Duration

6 days · 15 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026

Frequency

Annual

About this congress

The IDF World Dairy Summit 2026 will have the overarching theme of 'Healthy People, Healthy Planet, Healthy Economies,' with a strong pastoral focus and a commitment to diversity and inclusion among speakers and topics. It brings together dairy professionals from across the globe to share knowledge and insights that drive the future of the sector, featuring discussions on dairy's entire spectrum, from production to policy shaping, and offering networking and technological advancement opportunities. [cite: 3 (previous search output), 4 (previous search output), 9 (previous search output), 17 (previous search output), 19 (previous search output), 21 (previous search output)]

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Key details

City & country: Auckland, NZ
Dates: 15 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Duration: 6 days
Frequency: Annual
Format: In-person
Rotation pattern: Global rotation
Commercial type: B2B
Official website: www.idfwds2026.com — register free for link access

Who attends

Dairy farmersprocessorsscientistsacademiapolicymakersindustry leaderssenior managementgovernment agenciesresearch scientistsfarming community leadersmanufacturersingredient suppliersresearchersstudents

Programme

Tracks

Healthy PeopleHealthy PlanetHealthy EconomiesDelivering GHG commitments for 2030 and nature-based solutionsAdaptations for future farmingLeveraging all of dairy's nutritional potentialDairy and societyFuture food choice drivers and inclusivity in the sectorEconomics of dairy nutritionGlobal market outlooksEvolution of business models within the dairy supply chainGrazing systemsOn-farm technology and innovation (e.g., virtual fencing, flexible milking, big data applications)Strengths and challenges of pastoral farmingSafety & Quality – MicrobiologySafety & Quality – Chemistry & CompositionHuman Nutrition & HealthAnimal Health & Farm ManagementDairy Science & TechnologyEnvironment & SustainabilityMarketing & EconomicsPolicy Shaping

Networking events

Welcome Reception
Farmers' Dinner
Gala Dinner
Social Tours
Technical visits to farming enterprises, manufacturing facilities, and research facilities
Poster Sessions

Host city history — 2 congresses since 2001

2010AucklandNZ← current

2001AucklandNZ

Oceania

NZ ×2

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