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Dairy

Boundless Potential.
Endless Possibilities.

IDF World Dairy Summit
October 16-19, 2023 | Chicago, USA

Welcome to the IDF World Dairy Summit!

We are excited to welcome you to the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit to be held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, October 16-19, 2023. We are putting together an immersive program that will feature global and industry leaders, dairy experts, scientists, technical specialists, farmers and more, bringing you the latest on the most significant issues facing the global dairy sector today and tomorrow. With the beautiful city of Chicago playing host, the best of American food, arts, music, and culture will be on full display while allowing easy access to some of America's famed dairy regions.

Please join us for this important knowledge exchange and bring your perspective to the global discussion on how the sector can deliver now and into the future, reflecting the theme of the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit—the boundless potential and endless possibilities dairy has to offer the world.

See you in Chicago in '23!

Shawna Morris
Co-Chair
National Milk Producers Federation
U.S. Dairy Export Council

Nick Gardner
Co-Chair
U.S. Dairy Export Council

Welcome Message from the President

As the IDF World Dairy Summit 2023 approaches, we are really looking forward to meeting all of you in Chicago in October for another exciting experience. It will be a great opportunity to exchange information and views on the latest science and innovation, learn about the US dairy sector, discuss the challenges and opportunities, and network with dairy enthusiasts at the largest event of the global dairy community. The relevant actors, companies and experts from all over the world will be present to share knowledge and views on our dynamic, powerful and resilient industry. Together, we will be able to showcase to the world how milk and dairy foods are nutritious, safe and sustainable thanks to the commitment of a sector that works daily to bring this highly nutritious and irreplaceable food to more than 6 billion consumers and sustain over 1 billion livelihoods worldwide. On this website, you will find all the information you need to be a part of this unique experience. So "Be Dairy" and be in Chicago – register for the IDF World Dairy Summit 2023. We will be expecting you.

Piercristiano Brazzale
President
IDF

Welcome to IDF WDS 2023 - Chicago

Are you ready to...

Be Innovative?

Be Sustainable?

Be Inspired?

Be Together?

Are you ready to BE Dairy?

Join us in 2023!

BE Dairy … Boundless Potential, Endless Possibilities

Join more than 1200 dairy leaders, processing experts, dairy farmers, suppliers to the dairy industry, academics, government representatives, and others for a robust policy, scientific and technical program that will explore the Boundless Potential that dairy has to offer in feeding the world and the Endless Possibilities for dairy to contribute to a more sustainable global food system.

Here's an early peek at the Summit program being developed for you in 2023. For a more detailed draft program, please click here. Note this program is subject to change.

12-15 Oct
2023

  • IDF Business Meetings (members only)
  • Pre-Summit Session: Boundless Potential – The Newest Generation of Dairy Researchers
  • Welcome Reception
    (15 October)

16-19 Oct
2023

  • Opening Ceremony to Challenge you to BE Dairy
  • World Leaders Forum to help you think outside the box
  • 6 thought provoking plenary sessions to jump start the day
  • 21 technical and issue-oriented sessions to allow you to dig deep
  • Exhibits to source new ideas
  • Poster session to encourage networking
  • Farmer's Roundtable and dinner to share best practices
  • Gala Dinner to celebrate innovation

19-20 Oct
2023

  • Several tour options to explore the nearby diverse US dairy farm and manufacturing industry along with culture and some fun included
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