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IDF World Dairy Summit 2023 is coming to Chicago
Register Now for the early bird discount until 30 June!
In October, the US-IDF is looking forward to welcoming global dairy leaders, scientific experts, farmers and anyone who embodies what it means to BE Dairy! Prepare to explore the Boundless Potential and Endless Possibilities that Dairy offers during the October 16-19 IDF World Dairy Summit 2023.
“It will be a great opportunity to exchange information and views on the latest science and innovation, discuss challenges and opportunities, learn about the U.S. dairy sector and network with dairy enthusiasts at the largest event of the global dairy community. Together, we will 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.” –Piercristiano Brazzale, IDF President
The Summit offers 3.5 days with 8 Plenary sessions and more than 20 scientific and technical sessions, as well as social events and technical tours to several dairy farms, processing plants, a research center and laboratory all nearby the Chicago area. Program highlights include:
- A special Pre-Summit session focused on young scientists:
Boundless Potential: The Newest Generation of Dairy Researchers
Sunday, October 15, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Lakeside Center, McCormick Place (same venue as IDF Business meetings and Summit)
Hosted by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) and US-IDF, this session features five assistant professors from U.S. universities across the country who will share bold ideas on dairy’s outlook as well as highlight the diversity and potential of the new generation of dairy researchers in the IDF World Dairy Summit 2023 host country.
- Two newly added program sessions:
- Dairy Science & Technology: Cell Based Fermentation Technologies and the Dairy Sector
- Food-Based Dietary Guidelines: Science and Trends
- A sampling of the more than 20 concurrent sessions to choose from:
- Dairy’s Role in Nourishing the World and the Impact of Policy
- Global Leaders Forum
- World Dairy Situation and Marketing Trend Reports
- Upcycle Processing of Dairy Co-products – Closing the Loop
- Methods of Analysis: Microbiological
- Advanced Tools in Foodborne Pathogen Monitoring for the Dairy Industry
- The Intersection of Animal Health and One Health
- Dairy’s Environmental Impacts: Reducing Pressure on Resources and Maximizing Eco-Systems Services
- Accelerating Profitable Sustainability for Dairy Farmers
- Food Systems Transformation Essentials: A Holistic Approach that Supports Human and Planetary Health
The full program is available on the Summit website: https://www.idfwds2023.com. Updates related to speaker confirmations will be shared over the next several weeks.
Reminder: Early Bird Registration ends June 30. October in Chicago is a very busy month for meetings and conferences, so we encourage you also make hotel reservations soon to receive the discounted rate at the Hyatt hotel which is connected to the IDF Business Meetings/Summit venue.
A special thanks to our Diamond Sponsor Dairy Management Inc., Platinum Sponsor USDA, and Gold Sponsors National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, and Consortium for Common Food Names in addition to our Silver, Supporting and Session sponsors.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Chicago in October!