Dairy Forum 2027 to Bring Dairy Leaders to Orlando to Explore the Future of the Industry

WASHINGTON —The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will hold Dairy Forum 2027 from Jan. 24-27, 2027, at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Under the theme, “The Future Starts Here,” Dairy Forum will bring together executives from dairy processors, cooperatives, retailers, suppliers and allied organizations to examine the trends, technologies, policies and business opportunities shaping the future of dairy.

Dairy Forum is IDFA’s premier annual gathering for executives and decisionmakers from across the dairy supply chain. The 2027 program will examine issues shaping the industry’s business and policy environment, including consumer behavior and nutrition, technological innovation and digital transformation, food policy, sustainability, leadership and business growth.

Programming under development also addresses dairy markets and the economic outlook, the future of U.S. trade policy, workforce and immigration issues, food safety culture, state food-policy and regulatory developments, extended producer responsibility, dairy innovation and entrepreneurship and the use of automation and AI-enabled technologies in dairy facilities.

Dairy Forum 2027 will feature mainstage programming, deep-dive sessions, panel discussions, partner content and networking events designed to connect leaders from across the industry.

The conference’s Sunday programming includes the Chairman’s Reception and Lecture featuring Dana Perino from 6-7 p.m. Monday includes the President’s Breakfast, deep-dive programming and a luncheon session with Peter Zeihan. Tuesday includes additional deep dives, partner programming and a lunch session with Kevin Brown. A full agenda may be found at Dairy Forum.

Featured speakers include:

• Matt Herrick, incoming president and CEO, International Dairy Foods Association
• Dana Perino, former White House press secretary, political commentator and New York Times bestselling author
• Peter Zeihan, geopolitical strategist
• Kevin Brown, creator and bestselling author

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation’s dairy manufacturing and marketing industry, which supports more than 3 million jobs that generate $198 billion in wages and $779 billion in overall economic impact. IDFA’s diverse membership ranges from multinational organizations to single-plant companies, from dairy companies and cooperatives to food retailers and suppliers, all on the cutting edge of innovation and sustainable business practices. Together, they represent most of the milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and cultured products, and dairy ingredients produced and marketed in the United States and sold throughout the world. Delicious, safe and nutritious, dairy foods offer unparalleled health and consumer benefits to people of all ages.