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18th Global Dairy Congress
The premier industry event devoted to marketing and brands, consumers and innovation, designed for industry leaders, innovators, suppliers, customers and advisers worldwide. The 17th annual Global Dairy Congress will feature two days of conference sessions focusing on the latest market developments, trends and opportunities and extensive time for informal networking and discussion.
About the event
The annual Global Dairy Congress is a high-level forum for senior leaders of dairy businesses, suppliers, customers and advisers to ensure they are fully up to date with market trends, policy issues and product innovation around the world to ensure their strategic plans take full account of the latest developments.
The 18th annual Congress will offer its attendees two days of insight-packed conference sessions, extensive networking, a visit to Friesland Campina's Innovation Centre and presentation of the World Dairy Innovation Awards.
Location and accommodation
The 18th Global Dairy Congress will be hosted at the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel.
Located in the heart of Central Amsterdam, this 5-star hotel offers convenient access to celebrated historic landmarks and cultural treasures, situated a short walk from Amsterdam Central Station and the iconic Dam Square. Having undertaken extensive renovation works, the Reborn Renaissance offers elegantly designed rooms with contemporary décor, plush bedding and premium amenities. Conference sessions will be held in the magnificent historic 17th-century domed Koepelkerk.
Accommodation will be available to book at the hotel at a negotiated rate of €300 per night, including breakfast. A link to book will be provided shortly.
Visas may be required from source countries. FoodBev will be happy to help with visa support documentation where possible.
Sponsorship
Our event and awards sponsorship packages offer a unique and effective opportunity to showcase your brand and services to a highly relevant audience.
You can choose from our Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages, or we can create a custom sponsorship package to suit your specific needs and budgetary requirements.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
- Presentation within the main event programme
- Opportunity to host a workshop, roundtable or drinks reception
- Exhibit display in the networking area
- Distribution of marketing material / product samples
- Delegate passes
- Discounted delegate access for your clients
- Branding across event collateral, including stage backdrop, lectern and programme
- Logo on event webpage hyperlinked to your website
- Sponsored email communication to all attendees
- Sponsored social media posts
- Regular mentions in FoodBev Events marketing and press releases
For information and pricing, please contact Francesca Hall, Events Director
e francesca.hall@foodbev.com t +44 (0)1225 327900
Awards
We're thrilled to announce that the annual World Dairy Innovation Awards is returning in 2025, celebrating excellence and innovation in the global dairy industry.
Now in its 18th year, the awards recognise and honour the companies, products and services that shape and disrupt the dairy industry, setting a new standard of ingenuity and showcasing a commitment to delivering extraordinary consumer experiences.
The award winners will be announced during the Global Dairy Congress, in a special awards ceremony..
Visit www.foodbevawards.com or contact awards@foodbev.com for further details.
2024 Categories
Best Product 2024
- Artisan dairy
- Cheese
- Children’s dairy product
- Dairy alternative
- Dairy drink
- Dairy protein product
- Dairy snack
- Ice cream/frozen yogurt
- Functional dairy
Best Innovation 2024
- Dairy alternative Innovation
- Intolerance-friendly Innovation
- Manufacturing/technology innovation
- Health innovation
Best Business 2024
- Marketing campaign
- New/start-up business
- Packaging design
- CSR/sustainability initiative