Global events

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IDF hosts and co-organizes a variety of events for the global dairy sector. These include flagship events such as the idf world dairy summit, along with symposia, technical webinars and sessions held as part of the program of larger scientific and professional meetings. Participate in upcoming events or watch later on demand
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IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2026

The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 celebrate the groundbreaking work shaping a sustainable, resilient, and forward‑looking global dairy sector.....

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IDF Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize

IDF is pleased to announce the establishment of an award and prize for early-career scientists and/or technologists to recognize their work in the....

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IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026

IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 31 March–2 April 2026 • Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Theme: Driving Dairy Competitiveness and....

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IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2026, Bern, Switzerland

Join the IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2026, May 5–7 in Bern, Switzerland. This key event brings together global dairy experts to shape standards,....

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6th IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium 2026

Discover the latest science on lactose at the IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium 2026. Lactose 360°: From biology to emerging benefits will explore....

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IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2027, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

The IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2027, held May 25–28 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, gathers global dairy experts to develop joint standards for milk and....