Overview
The 2025 IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to continue building their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and network, all while advancing gender equality.
IDFA is seeking attendees of diverse experience and background to participate in the IDFA Women’s Summit. Attendees will participate in sessions focused on practical strategies for better support women at all levels of dairy organizations, leadership development, mentorship, allyship, and advocacy. They will also spend a day on Capitol Hill meeting with policymakers and educating them about the impacts and importance of federal policies and programs.
At the IDFA Women’s Summit, we’re not just discussing change; we’re creating it. Together, we can shape a dairy industry that is more diverse, dynamic, and prosperous than ever before.
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Agenda
*All Times Eastern Print Agenda
| March 10, 2025 | Event | Speaker | Location |
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Welcome Lunch
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Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
Afternoon Sessions
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Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
| 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
Reception
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| March 11, 2025 | Event | Speaker | Location |
| 7:30am - 8:30am |
Breakfast
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Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
| 8:30am - 12:00pm |
Morning Sessions
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Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch with Guest Speaker
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Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
| 1:30pm - 5:00pm |
Afternoon Sessions
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Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Reception & Dinner with Guest Speaker
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| March 12, 2025 | Event | Speaker | Location |
| 7:30am - 8:30am |
Breakfast with Guest Speaker
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Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
| 8:30am - 9:30am |
Advocacy Briefing
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Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
| 9:30am - 11:30am |
Morning Sessions and Administration or Capitol Hill Meetings
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Capitol Hill/Administration Offices or Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
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The attendees will be divided into two groups. One group will participate in sessions in the morning while the other group attends meetings with Administration officials or Members of Congress. |
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| 11:30am - 12:00pm |
Women’s Summit Photo
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U.S. Capitol Steps | |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch with Guest Speaker
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| 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Afternoon Sessions and Administration or Capitol Hill Meetings
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Capitol Hill/Administration Offices or Steptoe LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 | |
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The attendees will be divided into two groups. One group will participate in sessions in the afternoon while the other group attends meetings with Administration officials or Members of Congress. |
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Morning Sessions and Administration or Capitol Hill Meetings
The attendees will be divided into two groups. One group will participate in sessions in the morning while the other group attends meetings with Administration officials or Members of Congress.
Afternoon Sessions and Administration or Capitol Hill Meetings
The attendees will be divided into two groups. One group will participate in sessions in the afternoon while the other group attends meetings with Administration officials or Members of Congress.
Hotel
Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle
The IDFA Women’s Summit has secured a room block at the Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle, a short walk (0.3 miles) from the Steptoe Offices where the majority of the conference will take place. You may make your hotel reservations online or directly with the hotel by calling (202) 448-4770. When calling, refer to the IDFA Women’s Summit to receive the special room rate of $269 per night plus applicable taxes. The deadline to secure a room is February 25, 2025.
Registration fees for IDFA Women’s Summit are based on your company's IDFA membership status. For more information about membership, please email membership@idfa.org.
Member: $799
Non-Members: $999
Registration Substitutions
Registration is non-transferable from one company to another; however, substitutions within companies are welcome at any time. Please email registrar@idfa.org if you would like to make a registration substitution.
Registration Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations received in writing will be accepted prior to February 10, 2025 for a full refund, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancellations received after February 10, 2025, will be eligible for a 50 percent refund, less the processing fee. Your registration fee is non-refundable after February 24, 2025. Substitutions may be made without penalty. All cancellations and substitutions must be received in writing at registrar@idfa.org.
Questions: If you have questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact IDFA at (202) 737-4332 or registrar@idfa.org.
Sponsors
The IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. Spread across three days in the nation’s capital, the Summit will help female leaders grow and inspire others to gain the relationships and recognition they deserve for their professional and personal growth. The Summit will feature interactive and engaging programming focused on leadership development, mentorship, allyship, and advocacy.
Sponsorship is one of the best ways to demonstrate your business’s support for empowering women in the dairy industry. Each sponsor will be gratefully acknowledged on the IDFA Women’s Summit website and materials and will receive recognition leading up to, during, and post-event through IDFA’s marketing channels gaining visibility and respect among industry peers for your commitment to investing in the future of the dairy industry.
Please contact lgold@idfa.org for more information.
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