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Registration for the Nordic Dairy Congress open with early bird registration
The Nordic Dairy Congress under the appealing headline Unlock the POWER OF DAIRY for people and the plant takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland from 20-22 May. The organizers are happy to announce that it is now possible to register for the congress with early bird registration.
What do you get:
- 2½-days high profile programme
- Network and social gatherings
- Visit Iceland
For only EUR 845 ex. VAT
Earlier this year, the Nordic Dairy Congress 2025 announced that GEA had signed up as a gold sponsor, and since then, more sponsorship agreements have been concluded.
The conference programme of NDC 2025 has been compiled by a strong and diverse Programme Committee with a broad insight into the dairy industry, into the need for new competences, and knowledge, as well as the newest and ongoing dairy research. The Committee has combined a programme focusing on applicable solutions and dairy products as part of a lifelong diet, both today and in the future.
Certainly! The Nordic Dairy Congress 2025 promises an exciting program. Although the final details are still being fine-tuned, and speakers invited here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
Two days of conference sessions featuring:
- Highly relevant keynote presentations
- Panel debates
- Parallel sessions with presentations regarding dairy nutrition and dairy technology.
Stay tuned for the official program release in the fourth quarter of 2024 here on this website.
The 2025 edition of the NDC will focus on the opportunities to ‘Unlock the POWER OF DAIRY’ offering a unique blend of three days filled with the latest insights in dairy science and technology, alongside networking opportunities amidst Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes all while fostering potential new avenues for business growth.
We are happy to announce that GEA is the Gold Sponsor for the congress in Iceland May 2025.
The plant-based industry must be embraced and contribute to sustainable dairy production, and the Nordic agriculture stay strong with CO2 emissions at half the global average. These were some of the conclusions in the panel discussion with 5 Nordic dairies supplemented by an Irish industry director.
Young master talents started a Nordic dairy students hub on the first day of the congress program. They were invited to join the Nordic Dairy Congress in a sponsorship program donated by organizations, companies and private delegates. The hub is created to expand networking between the students in Finland, Norway, Sweden, Danmark as well as the UK on mutual interests e.g. exchange, lectures, company visits etc. The Hub is initiated by the Danish Dairy Forum at Copenhagen University.
Mælkeritidende regularly uploads photos from the various activities at the Nordic Dairy Congress, which can be seen under gallery HERE
The Nordic Dairy Congress started on Friday with a panel discussion, where five Nordic dairies represented by Kai Gylstrøm, Arla, Gunnar Hovland, Tine, Robert Auselius Valio Sweden, Poul Johannes Pedersen, Thise, Kai Gyllstrøm, Norrmejerier discussed sustainability including Connor Mulvihill, Dairy Industry Ireland. The panel reported on a large number of projects where CO2 emissions are being improved at several stages of production - both at farm level, at dairies and in the transport sector.
At the Nordic Dairy Congress, the dairy industry and the supplier industry were convinced of a strong position in the global food market in 2050.
The professional part of the Nordic Dairy Congress was launched on Thursday morning, when the 333 participants had found their way to the Clarion Hotel in Malmö. The day began with welcome speeches by Maria Glantz, President of the Nordic Dairy Congress, Marie Paulsson, Chairman of the Programme Committee, and Malmö Mayor Carina Nilsson.
In broad sunshine, the first 250 participants were able to kick off the Nordic Dairy Congress, as Wednesday’s program was primarily held in the networking spirit with golf, canal cruises, and get-together.
On Wednesday, the Nordic Dairy Congress finally kicked off with golf, canal cruises, and get-together prior to the evening’s dinner. And just over 250 of the 333 participants had chosen to prioritize the soft start, which, in addition to the day’s events, provided extra time for networking.
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