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Welcome to AFDIS - Africa's Premier Dairy Learning & Networking Conference, Trade Show and Awards Ceremony
The Africa Dairy Innovations Summit (AFDIS) is the leading platform for world-class education, capacity building, and networking in the African dairy industry.
The event will bring together more than 600 influential investors, managers and professionals from the dairy industry value chain in Africa and globally, including:
- Commercial, medium and small-scale dairy farmers;
- Dairy processors and packers, industry associations and co-operatives;
- Suppliers of ingredients, processing, packaging, quality & laboratory technology and other supply chain solutions to the dairy industry;
- Retailers, distributors, importers and exporters of dairy and other food products;
- International and continental organisations, national and county/regional government ministries and agencies, NGOs and development organisations;
- Regulatory agencies and standards authorities in the dairy, food and agriculture industry;
- Banking, insurance, funding, private equity, venture capital and investments firms;
- Training, testing and consultancy firms;
- Research and academic institutions.
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The pan-African conference and exhibition aims to help shape the future of the dairy industry in Africa and foster the exchange of experiences, new technologies, and market trends – that will lead to a more prosperous, innovative and sustainable dairy industry in the Continent.
AFDIS 2026 will be held in DUAL FORMAT, with the conference sessions and the Expo Hall available in both virtual and physical formats, to facilitate the participation of delegates and visitors from across Africa and globally.
The exclusive, limited in-person attendance that will be hosted at the marvellous Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport, will be accessed by paid, qualified dairy industry value chain investors, CEOs, executives and other stakeholders to network and enjoy the full program of activities at the pan-African, high-level Summit.
To add some sizzle to the conference and trade show, the Africa Dairy Industry Awards ceremony and gala dinner – where industry leaders and companies within the dairy value chain in Africa will be feted and celebrated by all!!
CONFIRMED SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Contact the organisers for sponsorship, exhibition and partnership opportunities at AFDIS 2026
Cape Food Ingredients
Ethiopia Commercial Milk Producers Association
International Livestock Research Institute
Kenya Dairy Board
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Ministry of Agriculture - Ethiopia
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
The 2026 edition of AFDIS shall be addressed by some of Africa’s most impactful dairy industry value chain key decision makers, including the following:
MERCY NDORO
Group Chief Executive Officer, Dairibord Holdings Zimbabwe
REZA CHABOKRO
Marketing & Innovation Director – Brookside East Africa (Danone)
YANN TREVIAN
Chief Growth Officer – Clover South Africa
WONDIRAD ABRAHAM
Owner & CEO – Amerti Dairy Farm, Ethiopia
JEAN CLAUDE BAHATI
Project & Innovation Manager – Inyange Industries, Rwanda
DENIS CHITOWE
Managing Director – Mzuzu Dairy, Malawi
ELIZABETH ANNIE COOK
Senior Scientist – International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya
MOLLY ABENDE
Head of Quality Assurance – Glacier Products Limited, Kenya
RODERICK KWABENA DADDEY-ADJEI
Deputy Chief Executive of the Food Division – Food & Drugs Authority, Ghana
JOHN VAN ZUYLEN
Chief Executive Officer – La Fromagerie, Rwanda
GEORGE OOKO ABONG (PHD)
Food Systems and Nutrition Specialist – University of Nairobi, Kenya
HASSAN SHEIKH
Operations Manager, Bakhresa Food Products Ice Cream Division, Tanzania
MARCO LA FEMINA
Country Manager – Prognosis Biotech, Kenya
JACQUEILINE PETER NGASA
Founder & Managing Director – Asili Dairy Company Limited, Tanzania
Dr TAWANDA MUSHUKU
Frulact Agent – Sub Sahara, Africa
MICHELINE THIENPONT
Founder, La Fromagerie Rwanda Ltd -Rwanda
BOOK YOUR TICKET - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD RATES
Take action today - sign up to atened Africa Dairy Innovations Summit 2026. Meet industry peers, discover the latest market trends and discover thousands of new connections and networks at the pan-African event . . .
DAIRY PROCESSORS & CO-OPS TICKET
Available only for owners, managers and professionals in dairy processing, cooperatives & farming industry; government officials and academia and research institutions.- USD 249 / KSH 32000 (VAT inclusive) per person. 10% discount applies for more than 3 persons from same organisation. NOTE: Early Bird applies till March 31, 2026, after which USD 299 / KSH 39,900 (VAT inclusive) applies.
- Access to all the activities learning, networking and business connections activities at the physical event
- Opportunity to network directly and in-person with Speakers, Key Guests and attendees at the event
- Access to 2 days of Lunch and Tea/Coffee
- Access to the Africa Dairy Industry Awards ceremony and Official Dinner
- Access to knowledge and connection opportunities with Speakers and other attendees
- Access to the Expo Hall for networking and business activities
SUPPLIERS & OTHERS TICKET
For delegates whose companies supply ingredients, equipment, packaging, financial services and other solutions to the dairy and food industry and other industry stakeholders from Africa and the World- EARLY BIRD RATE: USD 499 / KSH 54,900 + VAT per person. 10% discount applies for more than 3 persons from same organisation. NOTE: Early Bird applies till MARCH 31, 2026, after which USD 899 / KSH 114,900 + VAT applies.
- Access to all the activities learning, networking and business connections activities at the physical event
- Opportunity to network directly and in-person with Speakers, Key Guests and attendees at the event
- Access to 2 days of Lunch and Tea/Coffee
- Access to the Africa Dairy Industry Awards ceremony and Official Dinner
- Access to knowledge and connection opportunities with Speakers and other attendees
- Access to the physical Expo Hall for networking and business activities
VIRTUAL TICKET
Available for anyone who can not attend the Summit in-person from anywhere in the World. NOTE: Only select sessions will be live-streamed on the virtual platform- FREE to attend
- Access to some of the sessions at the virtual conference platform before, during and after the event for knowledge and connection opportunities with other Speakers and attendees
- Opportunity to network virtually with Speakers, Key Guests and attendees at the event
- Access to the virtual Expo platform before, during and after the event for networking and business activities
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
The Africa Dairy Innovations Summit will cover the following categories within the dairy foods and beverages plus related products:
Packaged Milk & Infant Foods
Short and long-life milk products • Flavoured milk products • Concentrated milk • Milk powders • Infant formula products
Fermented Milk Products
Yoghurt • Traditionally-fermented products • Kefir and other products
Cheese, Butter & Other Products
Cheese • Butter • Cream • Milk powder • Casein • Milk concentrated & isolates • Whey and whey products
Plant-based & Alternative Products
Fresh and long life products • Fermented plant-based products • Plant-based ice creams, and other products • Plant based dairy drinks and snacks
Juice & Related Products
Fruit juice products • Flavoured drinks • Cordials and concentrates
Frozen Milk Products
Ice cream • Gelato • Frozen yoghurt • Frozen custard • Ice milk
Tea, Coffee, Drinks & Snacks
Dairy-based drinks • Dairy-based snacks • Dairy-based Tea, Coffee & Cocoa drinks
Free-from, Enriched & Organic Products
Lactose free products • Fortified and Enriched products• Fat and sugar free products • Organic products • Antibiotics free products
KEY HIGHLIGHTS AT THE SUMMIT
CEO & POLICY ROUNDTABLE
A high-level session where dairy industry CEOs, ministers, and leading donors will convene to discuss regulatory reforms, market incentives, and cross-border trade frameworks that can unlock investment and scale across Africa’s dairy economies.
EXHIBITION HALL
The exhibition will feature leading solution providers from across Africa and around the world, showcasing the latest in dairy processing technology, animal nutrition, cold chain logistics, genetics, packaging, and digital farming tools.
TECHNICAL MASTERCLASSES
The summit will host over 20 sessions across three days, featuring more than 50 expert speakers, covering the latest trends in new technologies, new procuct innovation, food safety, sustainability and operational excellence etc,
B2B NETWORKING LOUNGE
Through curated one-on-one meetings and networking sessions, the summit will connect suppliers, processors, farmers, researchers, and investors to explore partnerships, joint ventures, and supply chain agreements.
DAIRY INNOVATIONS HUB
The Dairy Innovations Hub will feature some of the leading dairy processors from the Continent, as they showcase their latest range of dairy products to a local, regional and international audience
THE VENUE
The 2026 edition of Africa Dairy Innovations Summit will be hosted in Nairobi, Kenya
VENUE: Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport, Mombasa, Road, Nairobi, Kenya
THE TIMINGS
DAY 1: THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 2: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 | 09.00-21.00 HOURS
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