The IDF World Dairy Summit 2025 will be held in South America for the first time

Registration Options for IDF 2025 Include:

• Full-access passes

• One-day passes

• Technical tours to Chile’s dynamic dairy regions

It has also been announced that entries for the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2025 officially closed on June 20. Around 150 submissions were received — double the number from last year! This significant increase reflects the dairy sector’s growing commitment to innovation and excellence across the entire value chain.

The awards provide a global platform to showcase how the dairy industry is improving efficiency and sustainability while contributing to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Dates:

• Submission period: April 7 – June 20, 2025

• Winner announcement: September 1, 2025

• Awards ceremony: October 21, 2025, at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Santiago, Chile — the first time the summit will be held in South America.

In addition, the International Dairy Federation (IDF), in collaboration with the host country Chile, is preparing to launch a special invitation program for international journalists in the agri-food sector to attend the IDF World Dairy Summit 2025 in Santiago.

The call for applications will open soon, with winners to be announced later this summer. Selected journalists will receive exclusive access to Summit events and networking opportunities with global dairy leaders, researchers, and policymakers.