On September 9–10, 2026, the 23rd International Dairy Community Forum was held in Białystok. Across 7 panel sessions, attendees discussed diverse aspects of dairy sector development in the face of ongoing global changes. Key topics included Poland's position amidst global dairy transitions, sustainable development, food security, international trade, and market volatility. The Białystok 2026 Forum brought together 150 participants representing 11 countries.
In Panel 2, entitled "Does Polish Dairy Have a Common Strategy to 2035? Do Polish Companies Have Well-Defined Strategic Plans and Growth Pathways?", the speakers included Mr. Tadeusz Mroczkowski, President of SM Mlekpol, and Prof. Andrzej Babuchowski, President of IIPM.
During the Forum, as part of the 19th Dairy Cooperative Ranking, awards were presented to:
LAUREATES OF THE 23RD INTERNATIONAL DAIRY COMMUNITY FORUM 2026
- The Mlekpol Dairy Cooperative was awarded first place in the Green Solutions Enterprise category.
- Dairy Industry Innovation Institute (IIPM Sp. z o.o.) – Leader in Research and Development
- Prof. Dr. Hab. Eng. Andrzej Babuchowski, President of the Dairy Industry Innovation Institute Sp. z o.o. Research and Development Center in Mrągowo, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedicated service to the Polish dairy industry
