Tuesday 25 June
Wednesday 26 June
Thursday 27 June
Zenith Global’s annual Global Dairy Congress is designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and advisers, with a focus on the latest market trends and thinking on a worldwide scale from leading international and regional brands, allowing extensive time for informal networking and discussion.
This year’s theme of “Dairy Vitality” binds together every aspect of the industry’s future, with conference sessions ranging from global market and industry change through brand success stories and innovation to the challenges of marketing and sustainability. Our 13th Congress offers an effective forum for discussing the way forward and setting priorities to ensure continued market growth and success.
Delegates will hear from both leading international and regional manufacturers on broader market and strategic developments, as well as from smaller industry players and entrepreneurs showcasing a variety of exciting new products and concepts.
Highlights include
- Conference sessions covering key issues of growth, innovation, health and environment
- Dedicated networking time with leading industry figures
- Gala Industry Dinner with presentation of World Dairy Innovation Awards

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a growing financial sector and two UNESCO world heritage sites in the city.
The Congress will be held at the MYRIAD by SANA Hotels, which overlooks the Tagus river and enjoys panoramic views of Lisbon. Its facilities include a luxury spa and gymnasium. The hotel is just 4km from the airport and can be reached easily by bus or taxi.
An allocation of rooms is available at negotiated rates for delegates attending the Congress. To book your accommodation, please use the following link.
Room rates (per night) as follows:
- Single occupancy Deluxe €220
- Double occupancy Deluxe €250
Above rates include buffet breakfast, taxes and services.
Rooms and rates are subject to availability. Once our allocation has been used up or is released as contracted, rooms rates may fluctuate according to availability.
Check in is from 3pm
Check out is by 12pm
Non arrivals will be charged full rate.
If you would like to extend your stay, please contact sofia.carvalho@myriad.pt who can amend your booking accordingly.
MYRIAD by SANA Hotels, Cais das Naus, Lote 2.21.01, Parque das Nações, Lisboa 1990-173
t +351 211 107 600 f +351 211 107 601 e info@myriad.pt

To book your place, please click here. Prices below are per delegate.
Congress package includes conference sessions and documentation, reception and awards dinner. Excludes accommodation.
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Payment by 5 April |
Inc VAT |
Payment by 17 May |
Inc VAT |
Payment from 18 May |
Inc VAT |
Super saver |
Early bird |
Standard |
Full event |
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One delegate rate |
€ 1,150.00 |
€ 1,414.50 |
€ 1,350.00 |
€ 1,660.50 |
€ 1,490.00 |
€ 1,832.70 |
Concession* |
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€ 460.00 |
€ 565.80 |
€ 480.00 |
€ 590.40 |
Separate elements |
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25 Jun Reception |
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€ 100.00 |
€ 123.00 |
€ 150.00 |
€ 184.50 |
26 Jun Conference |
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€ 800.00 |
€ 984.00 |
€ 900.00 |
€ 1,107.00 |
26 Jun Awards Dinner |
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€ 150.00 |
€ 184.50 |
€ 200.00 |
€ 246.00 |
27 Jun Conference |
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€ 600.00 |
€ 738.00 |
€ 700.00 |
€ 861.00 |
Substitutions will be accepted at any time. Cancellations will be subject to a €150 plus VAT administration charge and cannot be made after 17 May. Bookings are subject to Zenith Events terms and conditions, see www.zenithglobal.com/events. All delegates must pay Portuguese VAT at prevailing rate, currently 23%. Rate may be subject to change. VAT reclaim information is available on request.
*A concessionary rate of €460 + VAT is offered to start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs. To be eligible, companies must be within two years of formation and with annual sales below € 500,000. For more information and to book at this rate, please contact
Fiona Herrington e fherrington@zenithglobal.com t +44 (0)1225 327903
Christine Robinson e crobinson@zenithglobal.com t +44 (0)1225 327900
Visas may be required from some countries. Zenith will be happy to help with visa support documentation where possible.

The World Dairy Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across every category of the global dairy industry.
The longest and most established awards scheme in the industry, these awards are a fantastic way for you to enhance the promotion of your brand. By entering the World Dairy Innovation Awards, you can ensure your brand and products are recognised on a global scale by the leaders in the industry.
This year's categories include:
- Best brand extension or reformulation
- Best marketing campaign or initiative
- Best dairy ingredient
- Best dairy protein product
- Best butter/dairy spread
- Best cheese
- Best children’s dairy product
- Best infant nutrition
- Best dairy dessert
- Best dairy drink
- Best dairy snack
- Best allergy-friendly dairy product
- Best functional dairy
- Best ice cream/frozen yogurt
- Best yogurt
- Best manufacturing/processing innovation
- Best machinery/equipment innovation
- Best new brand or business
- Best packaging design
- Best sustainability/CSR initiative
- Best dairy substitute
The winners will be announced at the gala dinner awards ceremony at the Global Dairy Congress.
Entries open on 1st March 2019. To register your interest now, please email awards@foodbev.com or call +44 (0)1225 327867