The much anticipated Anuga FoodTec India Dairy is all set to welcome over 150+ exhibitors and 5,000+ top buyers from across the dairy ecosystem.
Spread across 7,000 sqm of exhibition space, the expo will address the entire dairy industry value chain – from processing, packaging, analytics to ingredients, additives and farm & herd management solutions. Global brands from India, Australia, Germany, France, and Italy are all set to showcase their advanced solutions to key Indian buyers from across the length and breadth of the country.
The exhibition will also host CEO Roundtable, Curated B2B Meetings, and the NDDB Knowledge Hub, creating a powerful platform for technology sourcing, strategic partnerships, and business networking across the dairy sectors.
Day 1: From Milk to Market – Next-Generation Technologies for Safe and Sustainable Dairy Processing & Product Development
The opening day of the conference will spotlight cutting-edge technologies and innovations transforming dairy processing, with a strong focus on efficiency, safety, sustainability, and value creation. Sessions will explore advancements in processing equipment, automation, quality assurance systems, and product innovation, addressing evolving consumer preferences and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.
Key discussion areas include:
•Advanced dairy processing and automation technologies for Paneer, Cheese, and Khoya processing
•Yogurt based New product development and value-added dairy products
•Quality assurance frameworks, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance
•Sustainable processing practices and efficient resource optimisation
Attendee Benefit:
Participants will gain actionable insights into deploying modern dairy technologies to enhance productivity, reduce operational risks, improve product consistency and quality, and accelerate time-to-market. The sessions will equip dairy processors with practical strategies to remain competitive, compliant, and future-ready in a rapidly evolving dairy landscape.
Day 2 & 3: Building a Safe, Smart and Circular Dairy Ecosystem
The second and third days of the conference will focus on building resilient, future-ready dairy ecosystems through smart technologies, sustainable farming practices, and circular economy models. The sessions will examine how digitalisation, precision dairy farming, and advanced processing technologies can enhance productivity while ensuring environmental responsibility.
Key discussion areas include:
•Smart Cattle Management: Technology-driven approaches to modern dairy farming
•Smart Feeding Solutions: The role of Total Mixed Ration (TMR) systems in improving herd productivity and efficiency
•Progressive Dairy Farming: Navigating challenges and unlocking growth opportunities
•Advanced Homogenisation Technologies: Enhancing dairy safety, product consistency, and shelf life
•Improving Dairy Efficiency and Compliance Through Sanitary Sensor Technology
Attendee Benefit:
Industry professionals will gain practical and strategic insights into optimising dairy operations by reducing production costs, improving resource efficiency, strengthening compliance with hygiene, safety, and sustainability norms, and aligning dairy businesses with global ESG and circular economy frameworks.
DLG: Bringing Global Expertise in Dairy Farming and Processing
The AFTI Dairy Conference is curated by DLG (German Agricultural Society), a globally respected organisation with decades of expertise across dairy farming, milk production, processing technologies, and agricultural innovation. DLG is internationally recognised for its deep technical knowledge, industry-neutral approach, and its role in setting benchmarks for quality, sustainability, and efficiency in the dairy sector. DLG is also a longstanding partner of Koelnmesse and the conceptual sponsor of Anuga FoodTec in Cologne. In addition, DLG organises leading trade fairs in Germany such as Agritechnica and EuroTier, which are renowned global platforms for agricultural technology and livestock management.
With strong roots in dairy farming systems and close collaboration with global technology providers, research institutions, and policymakers, DLG brings a unique farm-to-factory perspective—ensuring the conference delivers practical, globally relevant insights for the Indian dairy industry.
A Strategic Knowledge Platform for India’s Dairy Growth
As the world’s largest milk producer, India’s dairy sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the need for advanced processing infrastructure, smarter supply chains, and sustainable production practices. The AFTI Dairy Conference aims to bridge knowledge and technology gaps by connecting Indian dairy stakeholders with global expertise.
The conference will enable: Knowledge exchange | Technology adoption | Strategic decision-making | Sustainable growth pathways
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Show Details Dates: 22 – 24 April 2026 Venue: Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi.
Be part of Anuga FoodTec India Dairy 2026 and explore business prospects in one of the fastest-growing dairy markets globally.
To attend, send your visiting card to Ms. Chandrika at c.thapa@koelnmesse-india.com or reach out on +91 88281 44168. For participation and more details, visit: www.dairy.anugafoodtec-india.com
