The Africa Dairy Summit
The program features CEO & Policy Roundtable, Technical MasterClasses and Panel discussions
The Africa Dairy Innovations Summit - the high-level conference at the Africa Dairy Expo - is the learning platform at the event.
The Africa Dairy Summit focuses on the strategic issues that will determine the competitiveness and growth of Africa's dairy industry.
1. Building a Competitive African Dairy Industry
How Africa can increase productivity, improve efficiency, develop competitive dairy businesses and reduce dependence on imported dairy products.
2. The Future of Dairy Farming
Exploring better genetics, animal health, nutrition, farm management, mechanisation and technology to increase milk yields and farm profitability.
3. From Milk to Value: Transforming Dairy Processing
How processors can move beyond basic milk products into higher-value products, improve efficiency and build stronger African dairy brands.
4. Dairy Technology, AI & Automation
Examining the role of automation, artificial intelligence, digital farming, smart processing, data and traceability in creating the dairy industry of the future.
5. Strengthening the Dairy Value Chain
Addressing milk collection, farmer cooperatives, aggregation, cold chain, logistics, market access and stronger connections between farmers and processors.
6. Sustainable & Climate-Smart Dairy
Exploring how the industry can address climate change, water use, energy costs, waste, emissions, animal welfare and resource efficiency while remaining commercially viable.
7. Consumer Trends & Opportunities
Understanding changing consumer preferences, nutrition, affordability, product innovation, packaging, retail trends and the growth of dairy consumption across African markets.
8. Investment, Policy & the Future of Africa's Dairy Industry
Examining investment opportunities, financing, trade, regulation, food security, regional integration and the policies needed to unlock long-term growth.
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SUMMIT
Speaking or participating at a Panel Discussion at the Africa Dairy Innovations Summit is the ultimate opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of the fast growing dairy and drinks industry in Africa.
Sign up today for a chance to be chosen to be one of the Speakers or Panelists at the Summit.
We are seeking specialists, consultants, business owners, C-Suite managers, government officials, suppliers of various technologies, researchers and other stakeholders in the dairy industry in Africa and globally, to share their knowledge and experience at the conference sessions of this pan-African event.
WHAT'S ON SHOW AT THE EXPO?
The Africa Dairy Expo features global regional and local manufacturers and distributors of the following technologies, products and services:
Dairy Ingredients & Product Innovation
Ingredients and technologies enabling manufacturers to develop new and higher-value dairy products, including cultures, enzymes, dairy ingredient blends, milk proteins, functional ingredients, stabilisers, flavours, fortification solutions, nutritional ingredients and product-development technologies.
Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Technologies
Equipment and technologies for transforming milk into a wide range of dairy products, indluding solutions for pasteurisation, homogenisation, UHT processing, separation, fermentation, yoghurt production, cheese making, butter production, milk powder, ice cream and dairy beverage processing.
Milk Collection, Testing & Cooling Solutions
Solutions connecting dairy farms to processors and ensuring the quality and safety of raw milk, including milk collection centres, milk analysers, testing equipment, milk cans, cooling tanks, bulk milk coolers, collection vehicles and digital milk-traceability systems.
Packaging, Cold Chain & Logistics Services
Solutions for protecting, storing, transporting and distributing dairy products efficiently, including milk and yoghurt packaging, filling and sealing machinery, bottles, cartons, flexible packaging, refrigeration, cold rooms, refrigerated transport, warehousing and supply-chain technology.
Dairy Farming & Animal Production
Solutions that improve productivity, animal health and profitability at farm level, including dairy cattle genetics and breeding, livestock housing, milking equipment, animal identification, farm management systems, veterinary products, feed and fodder equipment.
Animal Nutrition & Feed Products
Technologies and products supporting better animal nutrition, productivity and herd health, including dairy feed, concentrates, premixes, minerals, feed additives, forage and silage solutions, feed processing equipment and nutritional supplements.
Retail, Foodservice, Technology & Sustainability
Solutions and businesses shaping how dairy products reach consumers and how the industry becomes more efficient and sustainable, including retailers, distributors, foodservice, hotels and restaurants, digital platforms, AI and automation, smart dairy technology, renewable energy, water solutions, waste management and circular-economy technologies.
Dairy Products, Brands & Consumer Foods
A showcase of finished products and brands reaching consumers across African and international markets, including fresh milk, UHT milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, cream, fermented milk, flavoured milk, dairy beverages, ice cream and other value-added dairy products