Overview
We look forward to seeing you at our Fall Meetings of the IDFA Executive Council & Industry Segment Boards scheduled for October 5-7, 2026 at the Intercontinental Washington D.C. – the Wharf in Washington, DC.
These upcoming meetings will be an opportunity for members to review the progress against the strategic priorities, success metrics, and key activities for our association and industry segment boards.
We appreciate your input, engagement, and participation at these meetings. Your feedback and participation are essential to ensure that the association leadership is aligned on our mission to make a difference for dairy.
Hotel
Intercontinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf
You may make your hotel reservations online or directly with the hotel by calling 888-211-9874. When calling, refer to the IDFA Fall Board Meeting to receive the group room rate of $429 per night plus a daily amenity fee of $30 and applicable taxes. The deadline to secure a room is September 14, 2026.
Hotel reservations can be canceled up to twenty-four (24) hours prior to arrival without fees. If complete cancelation on an individual reservation takes place within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled arrival a cancellation fee equal to one (1) night room and tax will be charged by the hotel.
Agenda
*All Times Eastern Print Agenda
| October 5, 2026 | Event | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30am - 11:30am |
Community Service Event
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Capital Area Food Bank (Volunteers should meet in hotel lobby) | |
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We are pleased to hold a service event with Capital Area Food Bank for IDFA Board Members and spouses on Monday, October 5 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. The IDFA Foundation has partnered with Capital Area Food Bank, the anchor of the hunger relief infrastructure in the region, providing more than 60 million meals to people in communities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Volunteers will pack and sort food for distribution. Feeding America CEO Denis McDonough will join IDFA board members at this event. We hope all IDFA board members who are available will participate in this important service event showing the generous spirit of U.S. dairy and our industry leaders. If you are interested in joining us for the service event, please confirm your attendance when you complete your registration. Volunteers should gather in the hotel lobby by 8:00 a.m. so we can depart promptly at 8:15 a.m. IDFA will provide transportation. |
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Welcome Lunch
|
Waterside 3 | |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
Issues Briefing
|
Waterside 1&2 | |
| 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
Welcome Reception - Sponsored by MADCAP
Sponsored By:
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Waterside 3 & Potomac Hall Foyer | |
| October 6, 2026 | Event | Speaker | Location |
| 7:00am - 8:00am |
Breakfast
|
Waterside 2&3 | |
| 8:00am - 9:30am |
Ingredients Board Meeting
|
Waterside 1 | |
| 10:00am - 11:30am |
Ice Cream Board Meeting
|
Waterside 1 | |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch
|
Waterside 2&3 | |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm |
Cheese Board Meeting
|
Waterside 1 | |
| 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
Fluid Milk Board Meeting
|
Waterside 1 | |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Reception & Dinner - Sponsored by Milk Moovement
Sponsored By:
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Reception in Potomac Hall & Dinner in Waterside 2&3 | |
| October 7, 2026 | Event | Speaker | Location |
| 7:00am - 8:00am |
Breakfast
|
Waterside 2 | |
| 8:00am - 9:30am |
Yogurt and Cultured Products Board Meeting
|
Waterside 1 | |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm |
IDFA Executive Council Meeting
|
Waterside 1 | |
Community Service Event
We are pleased to hold a service event with Capital Area Food Bank for IDFA Board Members and spouses on Monday, October 5 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
The IDFA Foundation has partnered with Capital Area Food Bank, the anchor of the hunger relief infrastructure in the region, providing more than 60 million meals to people in communities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Volunteers will pack and sort food for distribution. Feeding America CEO Denis McDonough will join IDFA board members at this event.
We hope all IDFA board members who are available will participate in this important service event showing the generous spirit of U.S. dairy and our industry leaders. If you are interested in joining us for the service event, please confirm your attendance when you complete your registration.
Volunteers should gather in the hotel lobby by 8:00 a.m. so we can depart promptly at 8:15 a.m. IDFA will provide transportation.
We are pleased to hold a service event for IDFA Board Members and spouses on Monday, October 5 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. The IDFA Foundation has partnered with Capital Area Food Bank, the anchor of the hunger relief infrastructure in the region, providing more than 60 million meals to people in communities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Volunteers will pack and sort food for distribution. Feeding America CEO Denis McDonough will join IDFA board members at this event.
We hope all IDFA board members who are available will participate in this important service event showing the generous spirit of U.S. dairy and our industry leaders. If you are interested in joining us for the service event, please confirm your attendance when you complete your registration.
Volunteers should gather in the hotel lobby by 8:00 a.m. so we can depart promptly at 8:15 a.m. IDFA will provide transportation.
Contact Andrew Jerome, IDFA Foundation’s executive director, at ajerome@idfafoundation.org to learn how you or your organization can provide a financial or product donation to coincide with the event.