Who organizes Dairy Forum?

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) presents Dairy Forum every year.

Executives from dairy processors, cooperatives, retailers and suppliers; IDFA expects more than 1,200 industry leaders.

Is there a hotel rate for attendees?

Yes. IDFA lists a discounted room rate of $319 per night plus taxes at the host hotel.

Dairy Forum 2027

Name: Dairy Forum 2027
Start: 2027-01-24T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-27T17:00:00+00:00
Location: JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

About this event

Dairy Forum is the International Dairy Foods Association's annual gathering for dairy foods executives, bringing processors, cooperatives, retailers and suppliers together to discuss the issues shaping the industry. The 2027 edition, themed "The Future Starts Here", runs from 24 to 27 January at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and is expected to draw more than 1,200 leaders from across the dairy supply chain.

Programme

Over four days the forum combines keynotes, interactive panels, deep-dive sessions, sponsor presentations, receptions and meals. Announced topics for 2027 include state-level food policy, the next five years of dairy trade policy, extended producer responsibility and packaging, and the dairy workforce.

The Future of Food Policy Starts in the States
The Next 5 Years of Dairy Trade Policy
Extended Producer Responsibility and the Future of Packaging
Securing Dairy's Workforce Future

Keynotes

IDFA has announced Dana Perino for the Chairman's Lecture and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan for a lunch session.

Who attends

The forum is designed for senior leaders of dairy processing companies and cooperatives, together with the retailers, foodservice buyers and suppliers who work with them.