About MENA Dairy Congress
MENA Dairy Congress is a leading international platform that brings together dairy industry professionals from across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. Formerly known as the Dairy Olympics, this annual event has been reimagined to reflect the region’s dynamic growth, evolving market demands, and increasing global relevance. Held in one of the world’s fastest-growing dairy markets, the Congress offers a unique opportunity for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration among producers, processors, scientists, investors, government representatives, and solution providers.
What to Expect:
Mission:
To strengthen the dairy sector in the MENA region by fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and international cooperation.
Whether you are looking to expand your business, explore partnerships, or simply stay ahead of industry trends, the MENA Dairy Congress is where the future of dairy in the region takes shape.
What to Expect:
- Strategic panels and expert discussions on global dairy trends, food security, sustainability, and regional market development
- Interactive sessions and case studies from leading farms, cooperatives, and industry innovators
- Exhibition space for companies to showcase cutting-edge technologies, equipment, and services
- Networking opportunities with key decision-makers and thought leaders
Mission:
To strengthen the dairy sector in the MENA region by fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and international cooperation.
Whether you are looking to expand your business, explore partnerships, or simply stay ahead of industry trends, the MENA Dairy Congress is where the future of dairy in the region takes shape.
⚡ The minimum price is valid until September 1! Hurry to register at a discounted rate
⚡ The minimum price is valid until September 1! Hurry to register at a discounted rate
Welcome to MENA Dairy Congress 2026
MENA Dairy Congress is the region’s key annual event for dairy professionals. It brings together producers, processors, equipment suppliers, experts, and investors to explore current challenges, breakthrough innovations, and the future of the dairy sector.
Join the MENA Dairy Congress — where the future of the regional dairy industry takes shape.
Join the MENA Dairy Congress — where the future of the regional dairy industry takes shape.
↓ our official partners ↓
↓ Speakers’ & Participants’ Feedback ↓
Raziq Kakar
Senior product manager, Alwathba Camel Farm
Senior product manager, Alwathba Camel Farm
Laurence Rycken
Director General, IDF
Director General, IDF
Dr.Ahmed Eltigani
CEO of Al Rawabi
CEO of Al Rawabi
Milana Boskovic
Marketing Director, Al Ain Farms Group
Marketing Director, Al Ain Farms Group
↓ OUR 2025 sponsors ↓
📍 Why Al Ain?
The MENA Dairy Congress will take place in Al Ain, UAE — a strategically important city located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, at the heart of the country’s agricultural and dairy production.
Known as the "Garden City" of the UAE, Al Ain plays a central role in the region’s food security agenda, serving as a hub for research, innovation, and sustainable farming. It is home to many of the country’s leading dairy farms and processing facilities, making it the ideal location to bring together industry leaders for meaningful dialogue and on-the-ground learning.
By gathering in Al Ain, participants will gain first-hand insight into the region’s agricultural development, visit local farms and enterprises, and connect with key players shaping the future of dairy in the MENA region.
Known as the "Garden City" of the UAE, Al Ain plays a central role in the region’s food security agenda, serving as a hub for research, innovation, and sustainable farming. It is home to many of the country’s leading dairy farms and processing facilities, making it the ideal location to bring together industry leaders for meaningful dialogue and on-the-ground learning.
By gathering in Al Ain, participants will gain first-hand insight into the region’s agricultural development, visit local farms and enterprises, and connect with key players shaping the future of dairy in the MENA region.
↓ Programm 2025 ↓
07.04.2025
Plenary Session "Dairy For Next Generations"
- Current situation at the global dairy market
- Changing in Consumption of the dairy products
- New production and consumption trends in Middle East
- New production and consumption trends in Africa
- New Dairy Dragons: China and Far East
- Perspectives of New Zealand and Australia
- UE vs US
08.04.2025
- Dairy Industry of UAE
- Dairy Plant of the Future
- Dairy Products of the Future
- New Technologies Saving Future World
- Milk production UAE: now and then
- Dairy Farm of the Future
- Why I’m in Dairy? Panel discussion
- New Technologies Saving Future World
Processing
09.04.2025
farming
- Camel milk and its global Future
- Dairy and Alternatives: news step of collaboration
- Traditional dairy products vs innovations
- AI tecnologies and marketing
- Good Genetics and the Modern Cow
- Super technologies at the Farm
- Veterinary innovations: how make sickless herd
- Family farm vs industrial production
Processing
farming
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From farm to cappuccino — DairyNews.today is your daily connection to the future of dairy.
Founded in 2008, DairyNews.today is the go-to source for reliable, up-to-date information trusted by farmers, processors, suppliers, analysts, and decision-makers worldwide. We deliver daily insights, analytics, and expert commentary in English, Russian, Arabic, and Turkish, connecting over 1.7 million unique readers and generating 4 million page views annually.
Partnering with industry leaders such as IDF, IFCN, DeLaval, and Al Ain, DairyNews.today reports from the heart of the global dairy movement.
From farm to cappuccino — DairyNews.today is your daily connection to the future of dairy.
↓ Participation Options ↓
↓ sponsorship Opportunities ↓
Bronze sponsor
- Free participation for two company delegates
- Company logo placed on the event press wall
- Company logo display on roll-up banners
- Company logo published in business program
- Company logo placed on Summer Dairy Summit thumbnail, Summit web-site and partner pool
- Distribution of sponsor promotion products during the event (the material to be provided by sponsor)
- All advertisement and media material will include information on cooperation; a welcome speech at events
Gold sponsor
- Free participation for two company delegates
- Company logo placed on the event press wall
- Company logo on T-shirts
- Company custom logo caps
- Company logo display on roll-up banners
- Company logo published in business program app
- Company logo placed on Summer Dairy Summit thumbnail, Summit web-site and partner pool
- Distribution of sponsor promotion products during the event (the material to be provided by sponsor)
- Sponsor exhibition display (to be provided by sponsor) will be placed in the reception hall
- Advertisement and media material will include information on cooperation
- A welcome speech at events
↓ Contact us ↓
For all inquiries regarding participation, sponsorship, media, or any other matters related to the MENA Dairy Congress, please contact:
We’ll be happy to assist you and look forward to welcoming you to the Congress.
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