EVENT
2026 ADC Melbourne
Melbourne Conference & Exhibition Centre, Victoria
ADC Program release mid November.
Explore activities and attractions during your stay at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Tuesday 10 February
ADC Pre Conference Tours
7.00am
Dairy Tours by ADC Partners
Already a much loved pre-Conference opportunity to get on farm and check out different enterprises, ADC is teaming up with key partners for the opportunity to go further afield.
See 2026 tour opportunities.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
ADC Young Farmers Function
5.30pm
ADC Young Farmers Function
A special meet and greet exclusively for first-timers before the official welcome. This casual social gathering is designed to introduce you to others, share insider tips, and give you a rundown of ADC’s key players. In short, we’ll make sure ‘newbie’ delegates are ready to network with confidence and fully enjoy the main event! Brought to you by DeLaval.
ADC Trade Show
6.30pm
ADC Trade Exhibition opens
In a change in format, the ADC Trade Show will open on the Wednesday evening allowing delegates more time to immerse themselves in the latest dairy industry innovations, products and services.
ADC Welcome Function
6.30pm
ADC Welcome Function
An exciting lead-in event that kick starts Australia’s premier dairy event. Known for its high energy and lively atmosphere, this event will be full of dairy farmers and industry supporters from across the country, eager to reconnect setting the perfect tone to introduce ADC 2026. Brought to you by Fonterra.
Thursday 12 February 2026
ADC Morning Milk Run
6.30am
ADC Morning Milk Run
New in 2025, the ADC Morning Milk Run will be back in 2026 hitting the streets of urban Melbourne as an energetic way to kick off conference proceedings & connect with fellow delegates. Brought to you by Halter.
Tick the box as part of your registration for ADC 2026.
ADC Breakfast
7.30 - 8.30am
ADC Breakfast.
Brought to you by Phibro Animal Health. Join your dairy farming colleagues for an early start with breakfast and a highly engaging panel discussion and networking opportunity.
Day 1 Australian Dairy Conference
8.30am - 5.00pm
ADC Conference Day 1 Plenary sessions
Australia’s premier dairy event is and event for farmers, by farmers. ADC program is curated by a committee of forward-thinking farmers shaping the content and opinion important to the industry.
ADC 2026 Program scheduled for release mid November.
ADC Trade Show
7.30am - 5.00pm
ADC Trade Exhibition
One of the biggest trade exhibitions yet, come and explore the range of products and services for the Australian dairy industry. Grab a coffee, some great dairy products and catch up with colleagues on the trade floor.
ADC Gala Dinner
6.30pm - 10.30pm
ADC Gala Dinner
A night to come together and celebrate the Australia’s dairy industry hosted by Rabobank Australia.
Expect to be entertained, mesmerised and captivated as we gather to celebrate achievement, diversity and collaboration within the industry.
Friday 13 February 2026
Day 2 Australian Dairy Conference
8.30 - 4.00pm
ADC Conference Day 1 Plenary sessions
Australia’s premier dairy event is and event for farmers, by farmers. ADC program is curated by a committee of forward-thinking farmers shaping the content and opinion important to the industry.
ADC 2026 Program scheduled for release mid November.
ADC Trade Show
7.30am - 3.00pm
ADC Trade Exhibition
One of the biggest trade exhibitions yet, come and explore the range of products and services for the Australian dairy industry. Grab a coffee, some great dairy products and catch up with colleagues on the trade floor.
4.00pm
ADC Happy Hour celebrated at Conference Close.