The 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition (DIC) 2026

The 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition (DIC) 2026, recognised as India’s largest dairy exhibition and conference, will be held from 12 to 14 February 2026 at

Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi, bringing together the entire dairy value chain on a single, integrated platform. The event is supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), Government of India; Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India; and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB – Rashtriya Dairy Vikas Board) and is organised by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA) and India Exposition Mart Ltd. 

52 nd DIC is expected to feature 500+ exhibitors, attract 30,000+ business visitors, and span over 24,000+ square metres of exhibition area, positioning it as the country’s largest marketplace. Poising a wide display of dairy processing and packaging machinery, cold chain and refrigeration systems, automation and digital dairy technologies, milk testing and quality control equipment, Agri tech, animal feed and nutrition solutions, value-added dairy products and ingredients, as well as utilities, plant engineering, cooperatives, finance and insurance, dairy tech startups and more.

Shri Sudhir Kumar Singh, President, Indian Dairy Association (IDA), stated that DIC 2026 is integral to building a modern, efficient, and globally competitive dairy industry. He highlighted its role in driving knowledge exchange, showcasing innovations, and enabling business opportunities that support productivity, quality, and sustainable growth. Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), said the 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition reflects India’s rising global stature in the dairy sector. He noted that DIC 2026 will unite solution providers and serious buyers from India and overseas, accelerating technology adoption, investment, and dairy plant modernisation.

The exhibition floor will feature live technology demonstrations, product launches and solution showcases by leading Indian and global brands, offering visitors a closer look at next-generation processing lines, smart automation, digital monitoring and analytics, advanced packaging formats, and cold chain innovations aligned with evolving consumer expectations. Dedicated interaction zones will facilitate structured buyer-seller meetings, enabling dairy cooperatives, private dairies, milk unions, procurement teams and plant decision-makers to evaluate technologies, compare offerings and initiate partnerships under one roof. Alongside the exhibition, the Dairy Industry Conference will host knowledge- driven sessions, technical presentations and panel discussions on productivity enhancement, sustainability, food safety, value addition and emerging dairy industry trends.

With awareness building and harnessing rural entrepreneurship, 52 nd DIC is offering a comprehensive platform for dairy processors, plant owners, cooperatives, private dairies, milk unions, technology providers, consultants, investors and policymakers to connect, collaborate and accelerate the growth of a modern, efficient and globally competitive Indian dairy sector.

The 52nd DIC will create a strong platform for collaboration between industry, institutions and government stakeholders, encouraging technology adoption, investment momentum and capability upgradation across the dairy ecosystem. With participation expected from senior plant leadership, procurement heads, technical teams and solution providers, the event aims to catalyse actionable outcomes, strengthen business networks and support long-term growth for the Indian dairy industry.