The International Dairy Federation (IDF), in collaboration with Consorcio Lechero, has officially opened submissions for the Abstract and Poster Competition at the World Dairy Summit 2025 (IDF WDS 2025). Scheduled to take place from October 20–23 in Santiago, Chile, this prestigious global gathering will serve as a powerful platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration across the dairy industry.
“We are calling on researchers, experts, and innovators from every corner of the dairy world to bring their insights and experiences to the global stage.”
— Dr. Marcos Muñoz Domon, President, Scientific Committee, IDF WDS 2025
Poster Competition: A Stage for Global Dairy Thought Leadership
The IDF WDS 2025 Poster Competition is an integral component of the summit’s scientific and technical dialogue. All accepted posters will be showcased during the event, offering visibility and recognition to contributors from diverse areas of the dairy value chain.
Submissions are welcomed across a wide range of themes, including:
- 🧪 Research Studies
- 📊 Case Studies
- 🛠️ Commercial Projects and Innovations
This inclusive approach ensures that not only academic researchers but also private sector innovators, farmers, processors, and technical experts have an opportunity to share real-world insights and solutions.
Why This Matters for Indian Dairy Stakeholders
— Analysis by the Dairy Dimension Editorial Desk
India, as the world’s largest milk producer, is uniquely positioned to showcase its diverse dairy models, scientific innovations, and grassroots case studies on a global stage. Events like the IDF World Dairy Summit offer Indian stakeholders — from dairy cooperatives to start-ups, from veterinary researchers to policy architects — an unmatched opportunity to:
✔️ Highlight indigenous dairy solutions to global challenges
✔️ Engage in international research collaboration
✔️ Benchmark innovations with global leaders
✔️ Promote sustainable practices from India’s rural dairy network
India has historically played an active role in the IDF, and platforms like the Poster Competition allow for enhanced South-South knowledge exchange and increased visibility for India’s contribution to dairy science and sustainability.
How to Participate
All interested participants are invited to submit their abstracts and posters via the official submission portal.
📅 Important Dates, Topics & Submission Guidelines:
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The organizing committee encourages early submissions, given the competitive and international nature of the event.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re driving innovation at a dairy start-up, conducting climate impact studies on milk production, or developing digital solutions for dairy traceability — IDF WDS 2025 offers a golden opportunity to share your work with the world.
Join global dairy leaders in Santiago, Chile, this October, and be part of the movement shaping the future of dairy.
