Meet the Speakers of MENA Congress 2026
The congress will bring together decision-makers from across the value chain to discuss market transformation, sustainability, consumer trends, and the growing strategic role of the MENA region in the global dairy landscape.
Who you will meet at MENA Congress 2026
Mikhail Mishchenko
CEO, Dairy Intelligence Agency; Publisher of The DairyNews (Spain)
Mikhail Mishchenko will open the discussion with an overview of the new challenges facing the global dairy market and explore the evolving role of MENA countries in shaping the future development of the global dairy industry.
Gilles Froment
President, International Dairy Federation (FIL-IDF), Canada
Gilles Froment will address the major challenges and transformations of the global dairy industry in the second quarter of the 21st century, outlining key structural shifts and long-term prospects for the sector.
Habiba Al Mar’ashi
President and CEO, Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN), UAE
Habiba Al Mar’ashi will present the UAE’s vision for climate-resilient dairy systems, focusing on sustainable food production and environmental responsibility across the MENA region.
Sergei Kiselev
Head of R&D, Food Technology, Al Ain Farms (UAE)
Sergei Kiselev will tackle the critical question of nutrition profile improvement, examining whether it is an unrealistic ambition or an urgent necessity for modern dairy products.
Prashant Tripathi
Director, Market Access, Jordbrukare (India)
Prashant Tripathi will explore India’s dairy sector, highlighting emerging opportunities and strategic pathways for cooperation with MENA markets.
Łukasz Wyrzykowski
Managing Director, IFCN Dairy Research Network (Germany)
Łukasz Wyrzykowski will share insights into key global and regional dairy trends, supported by data-driven analysis and international benchmarks.
Yashica Hikel
General Manager, iDrink Super Food (UAE)
Yashica Hikel will discuss how the shift from traditional dairy to functional nutrition and superfood beverages is reshaping consumer demand across the MENA region.
Milana Boskovic
Director of Marketing and R&D, Al Ain Farms (UAE)
Milana Boskovic will focus on building the future MENA dairy consumer through innovation, advanced product development, and premium positioning in a rapidly growing market.
Ikita Sharma
Commercial Lead, NielsenIQ (UAE)
Mallak Abdelqader
Analytics and Insights Lead, NielsenIQ (UAE)
Together, Ikita Sharma and Mallak Abdelqader will present data-driven insights into how MENA dairy consumers will evolve over the next decade, including demand shifts and growth opportunities.
Prof. Dr Abdul Raziq Kakar
International Camel Dairying Consultant (UAE)
Professor Kakar will highlight camel dairy as a strategic protein source for the MENA region, tracing its journey from traditional production to a scalable, industrial model.
…and many other industry leaders and experts.
MENA Congress 2026 promises to be a key platform for strategic dialogue, networking, and knowledge exchange, bringing together global expertise and regional perspectives to shape the future of the dairy industry in the MENA region.
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Gold Sponsor of the MENA Dairy Congress is Al Ain Farms.
Our partners: Super Food FZCO, International Dairy Federation (IDF).
If you would like to participate in the MENA Dairy Congress, please complete the registration form below:
