Animal Nutrition & Health
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For more than two decades, the World Nutrition Forum (WNF) has been one of the leading global platforms for knowledge exchange in animal nutrition and health.
Since its launch in 2004, the forum has brought together customers, partners, researchers and industry leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of our industry. Every edition creates an environment where scientific excellence meets practical application, fostering meaningful dialogue and long-term collaboration.
From Salzburg to Kuala Lumpur, the World Nutrition Forum has travelled across the globe, connecting thought leaders in some of the world's most dynamic locations.
Each edition builds on the success of previous events while introducing new ideas, perspectives and partnerships that continue to shape the future of animal nutrition.
Today's food systems face growing expectations—from improving animal health and productivity to advancing sustainability and ensuring global food security.
The World Nutrition Forum offers a unique opportunity to explore these challenges alongside leading experts, discover the latest scientific developments and gain practical insights that can be applied across the value chain.
Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, connect with industry peers or explore emerging innovations, WNF provides a platform where ideas become action and collaboration drives progress.
The 2026 edition is guided by the NextGEN theme, highlighting pioneering technologies, breakthrough research and forward-thinking collaborations that are transforming animal nutrition.
Together, we will explore innovative approaches that contribute to healthier animals, more resilient food systems and a more sustainable future.
Expert panels bring together multidisciplinary perspectives to tackle pressing issues in animal health, nutrition efficiency, and sustainable agricultural practices. Moderated discussions encourage audience participation, fostering dynamic debate and the exchange of actionable ideas.
Discovery Hubs are immersive spaces where research meets practice. Participants can explore applied research showcases, technical demonstrations, and collaborative problem-solving labs. These hubs provide unique opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and practical takeaways.
Networking at the World Nutrition Forum is designed to be both structured and informal, giving participants opportunities to form meaningful connections. From themed networking zones to roundtable discussions, these interactions foster collaboration, partnerships, and long-lasting professional relationships.
Our plenary keynotes bring together visionary leaders from across the globe to share insights on nutrition, health, and sustainability. These sessions provide high-level thought leadership, exploring emerging trends, breakthrough research, and innovative strategies shaping the future of animal nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
| Wednesday, 21 October | |
| 18:00-22:00 | Welcome Reception |
| Thursday, 22 October | |
| 08:00-08:30 | Official Opening Session |
| 08:30-09:30 | Welcome from our president Speaker: Ivo Lansbergen – President, Animal Nutrition & Health of dsm-firmenich |
| 10:00-11:00 | Feeding 10 billion people in 2050 without eating the earth Speaker: to be published |
| 11:00-12:00 | Ensure profitability along the foodchain and how to secure livability of farmers Speaker: to be published |
| 13:30-16:30 | Aquaculture Break-Out Sessions Highlight topics: - Panel Discussion – Next generation shrimp farmer - How resilient is the global aquaculture industry? - Is the 21st century consumer fair or foolish? Speakers: to be published |
| 13:30-16:30 | Poultry Break-Out Sessions Highlight Topics: - Risks to meeting the global rising demand of protein - What buyers want: downstream quality & sustainability requirements - How artificial intelligence will shape poultry production Speakers: to be published |
| 13:30-16:30 | Ruminant Break-Out Sessions Highlight topics: - Global Market trends in and around dairy - Beef on dairy – Genetic and economic opportunities - Mapping the path to low carbon milk - Early – life nutrition for lifetime performance Speakers: to be published |
| 13:30-16:30 | Swine Break-Out Sessions Highlight Topics: - Building back stronger: managing and overcoming swine virus challenge - Current toolbox to mitigate viral illness in swine - Biosecurity and surveillance strategies to prevent viral disease Speakers: to be published |
| 19:00-22:00 | Cultural Dinner |
| Friday, 23 October | |
| 09:30-12:30 | Aquaculture Break-Out Sessions Highlight topics: - What’s next for Aquafeed? Demand Trends & Ingredient Supply Dynamics - Feed performance or sustainability – can we have both? - Nutritional interventions to mitigate climate change impact - Leading transformative practices in aquaculture with AI Speakers: to be published |
| 09:30-12:30 | Poultry Break-Out Sessions Highlight Topics: - The link between gut health and pathogen resilience - Insights on nutrient water quality and safety - Predicting health & nutrition challenges using biomarkers Speakers: to be published |
| 09:30-12:30 | Ruminant Break-Out Sessions Highlight topics: - Indicators of distress during the peripartum period of dairy cows and strategies to improve their resilience - Advances in reproductive technologies and lifetime performance in dairy cattle - Precision feeding technologies in dairy cow’s nutrition & management - The role of mycotoxin management in dairy efficiency improvements Speakers: to be published |
| 09:30-12:30 | Swine Break-Out Sessions Highlight Topics: - Optimizing sow lifetime performance: a genetic perspective - Optimizing sow lifetime performance through nutrition - New data-driven technologies to optimize sow lifetime performance Speakers: to be published |
| 13:30-14:00 | Welcome back to plenary |
| 14:00-14:30 | Award Session |
| 14:30-15:30 | NextGen Speakers: to be published |
| 15:30-16:30 | Closing Remarks Speaker: Ivo Lansbergen – President, Animal Nutrition & Health of dsm-firmenich |
| 19:00-23:00 | Masquerade Gala Dinner |
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