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CONFERENCE SESSION
The conference will feature high-impact sessions covering:
Plenary Session 1: Vision 2047 – India’s Dairy Development Roadmap – Towards Self-Reliance & Sustainability.
India’s “Vision 2047 – Dairy Development Roadmap” aims to transform the country into a self-reliant and sustainable global dairy leader by focusing on animal productivity, organised sector expansion, value-added products, export growth, and net-zero climate targets. The session will explore actionable strategies, milestones, and sectoral innovations needed to achieve these ambitious national goals by India’s centenary year of independence.
The session will serve as a knowledge platform to align public, private, and cooperative sector stakeholders around India’s visionary dairy development targets by 2047.
Expected Outcome of the session:
- Roadmap to achieving self-sufficient, enhanced export competitiveness, and sustainability targets by 2047.
- Actionable recommendations for government, industry, and cooperatives to accelerate implementation.
Plenary Session 2: Global Dairy Dynamics – Balancing Innovation, Sustainability, Partnership for Inclusive Market Growth.
The session “Global Dairy Dynamics – Balancing Innovation, Sustainability, and Partnership for Inclusive Market Growth” will illuminate how international dairy markets are evolving through technology, sustainable practices, and collaborative business models to ensure growth that benefits producers, industry, and consumers worldwide.
The session will lays the foundation for policy leaders, industry strategists, entrepreneurs, and researchers to synergize innovation, sustainability, and collaborative growth for a future-ready global dairy market.
Expected Outcome of the session:
- Broad understanding of sector trends and transformational opportunities for sustainable, innovative, and inclusive dairy growth.
- Roadmap for forming effective global partnerships and deploying new technologies to make the dairy sector resilient and equitable.
Session 1: Current Market Scenario & Opportunities – Global Perspective.
The global dairy market in 2025 shows moderate growth, driven by rising demand in developing regions, evolving consumer behavior, ongoing supply chain adjustments, and transformative trends around value addition, sustainability, and digitalization.
This session will equip participants with actionable insights and strategic perspectives for capitalizing on emerging global dairy market opportunities in 2025 and beyond.
Current market scenario: Production and demand, Pricing dynamics, and consumer Trends.
Opportunities: Value addition, Emerging markets, and Sustainability & Innovation.
Session 2: Innovations in Dairy Processing: Unlocking Value Addition & Growth in Emerging Markets.
Innovations in dairy processing are transforming value addition and accelerating growth in emerging markets through plant-based alternatives, automation, precision fermentation, health-focused products, and sustainable supply chains. This session will showcase advancements and strategies driving competitiveness, quality, and market expansion.
This session aims to guide industry leaders, technocrats, and investors in harnessing dairy processing innovations for competitive advantage and expansion in emerging markets.
Expected outcomes of the session:
- Strategic roadmap for adopting innovations that unlock value addition and drive inclusive growth for producers, processors, and consumers.
- Insights into investment opportunities in processing technology, sustainability, and health-oriented dairy products.
Session 3: Role of Dairy Cooperatives & Private Dairy Companies in the inclusive growth of the Indian Dairy Sector
Dairy cooperatives and private dairy companies are both instrumental in driving the inclusive growth of India’s dairy sector, supporting millions of rural households, catalysing value addition, and modernising supply chains.
This session will discuss how dairy cooperatives and private dairy companies, through collaboration and innovation, strengthen the value chain, raise rural incomes, and ensure equitable access to markets across India. It will highlight flagship models with commendable examples, exploring the synergy that brings together grassroots empowerment, technology, and large-scale processing.
This session will explore models and case studies on how dairy cooperatives and private companies, working both independently and in partnership, can further advance the sector’s inclusive growth, resilience, and competitiveness in India.
Expected outcomes of the session:
- Understanding the cooperative models
- Best Practices in partnership
- Roadmap for inclusive growth
- Replicable success stories – White Revolution by Sabar Dairy
Session 4: State-Led Dairy Growth: Driving Rural Prosperity and National Milk Production.
State-led dairy growth—spearheaded by Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Bihar—is accelerating rural prosperity and national milk production across India by leveraging bold policies, infrastructure investments, and cooperative-private partnerships.
This session will spotlight how leadership and innovative programs of key states, in collaboration with central schemes like Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Dairy Plan, and the National Programme for Dairy Development, are raising farmer incomes, enhancing milk output, and fostering inclusive rural development.
Expected outcomes of the session:
- Clear roadmap for replicating best practices (Gujarat’s model, Punjab’s women-led cooperatives, UP’s scale-up strategy) in lagging states for rapid rural economic upliftment and dairy sector resilience
- Deeper understanding of policy leverage points and how state-led schemes can maximize national milk output and farmer returns, with scope for private sector collaboration.
- Knowledge sharing on recent technology adoptions and next-gen solutions for supply chain, breeding, and quality, targeted at rural prosperity.
- Action plan for cross-state partnerships and interlinking cooperative societies toward India’s goal of ‘Dairy to the World’—raising production, employment, and exports in the run-up to 2047
Session 5: Technology, Innovation & Advanced Solutions for Dairy Processing.
The session “Technology, Innovation & Advanced Solutions for Dairy Processing” will focus on the transformative impact of cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices shaping the modern dairy processing landscape. Emphasizing automation, digitalization, sustainability, and advanced product development, this session will equip stakeholders with knowledge to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and market competitiveness.
This session will empower dairy processors, industry leaders, policymakers, and technologists with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive future-ready, sustainable dairy processing advancements.
Expected outcomes of the session:
- Enhanced understanding of how technology upgrades boost productivity, safety, sustainability, and product diversification.
- Insight into emerging advanced processing methodologies and potential application in diverse dairy sectors.
- Actionable strategies for integrating automation, digital tools, and eco-friendly practices to stay competitive.
- Increased awareness of investment priorities and collaboration models to foster innovation-led dairy processing growth.
Session 6: Importance of Automation, Packaging & IQF in Dairy for Efficiency & Quality.
The session “Importance of Automation, Packaging & IQF in Dairy for Efficiency and Quality” will focus on how automation, innovative packaging solutions, and Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) technologies enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and safety in the dairy sector. These advanced solutions reduce manual intervention, ensure product consistency, extend shelf life, and meet regulatory and consumer expectations for quality and sustainability.
This session will further empower dairy industry leaders, technologists, and policymakers with practical knowledge and best practices to leverage automation, packaging, and IQF technologies for sustainable growth and quality assurance.
Expected Outcomes of the Session:
- Clear understanding of how automation reduces costs, enhances production efficiency, and assures food safety.
- Insights into packaging innovations that protect quality while appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
- Awareness of IQF technology’s role in preserving product integrity and improving supply chain flexibility.
- Actionable strategies for dairy processors to implement automation and advanced freezing techniques to meet growing market demands with superior quality and efficiency.
Session 7: Quality Certifications, Testing & Food Safety for Global Markets.
The session “Quality Certification, Testing and Food Safety for Global Markets” will address the critical importance of adhering to international quality and safety standards in the dairy sector to ensure consumer protection, facilitate global trade, and promote sustainable dairy production practices. It will emphasize certification systems, rigorous testing protocols, and harmonization with global regulatory frameworks.
Expected Outcomes of the session:
- Enhanced understanding of global quality and safety standards required to access and compete in international dairy markets.
- Practical knowledge of certification processes, testing methodologies, and traceability systems to bolster food safety and consumer confidence.
- Strategies for harmonizing Indian standards with global frameworks for seamless trade.
- Roadmap for dairy industry stakeholders to develop robust, compliant, and sustainable quality assurance programs enabling global market penetration.
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The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) — an apex trade and investment promotion body, recognized and supported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India — is organizing the International Dairy Processing Conference (IDPC) 2026 on 7th January 2026, to be held concurrently with the Indusfood Manufacturing Exhibition at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.
The Eastern and Southern Africa Dairy Association (ESADA) is the premier regional platform representing the dairy industry across 13 African countries. We promote collaboration, innovation, and investment to strengthen dairy value chains and improve livelihoods. Founded in 2004, ESADA champions the transformation of Africa’s dairy sector by representing private sector stakeholders across the Eastern and Southern Africa region.
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