Dairy Forum 2027

Dairy Forum heads to Orlando, Fla., in 2027 with the premier annual event for dairy business leaders.

Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,200 executives from dairy processors, cooperatives, retailers and suppliers to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation, and shape a bold, dynamic future for the industry.

Spread across four days, Dairy Forum includes dozens of insightful sessions, engaging keynotes, interactive panels, exclusive sponsor presentations, receptions, meals, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to inspire, unite, and energize dairy leaders like you.

As political, regulatory and economic forces continue to influence the business landscape, industry leaders must be prepared to navigate uncertainty and anticipate change. Join Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary, political commentator and bestselling author, for a candid discussion on the state of Washington, the forces shaping policy and what leaders should be watching in the year ahead.

Drawing on her experience in government, media and public affairs, Perino will offer insights into the trends and dynamics influencing business and investment strategy and long-term planning. Dairy Forum attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the issues most likely to shape the future operating environment for U.S. businesses.

State legislatures are increasingly taking the lead on food policy, advancing measures ranging from ingredient bans and warning-label requirements to new compliance obligations for food and beverage companies. Fueled by the Make America Healthy Again movement and advocacy from consumer groups, these efforts are creating a complex patchwork of regulations across the country. This panel brings together diverse perspectives from industry, legal and consumer advocacy leaders to examine how state-level food policy is shaped, why these efforts are gaining momentum and what they mean for the future of food regulation. Gain valuable insight into the drivers behind today's policy debates, the legal and business challenges they create and the strategies stakeholders are using to influence the outcome.