Dairy Science World Series is a conference that brings together leading dairy researchers and industry personnel from around the world to network and discuss the latest dairy research and science.

The first conference in the series - Cheese Science 98 - was held in 1998. Each year, the theme of the conference highlights a particular area of scientific endeavour within the post-farmgate dairy industry.

The full proceedings of the presented scientific papers have been published as a special issue of the Australian Journal of Dairy Technology and made available to all delegates on the first day of the conference.

One of the Dairy Science World Series highlights is the Conference Dinner, sponsored by Chr. Hansen. Its theme and location are designed to give the delegates a glimpse of the culture and history of Melbourne.

Past Dairy Science World Series Themes

• 1998 - Cheese Science
• 2000 - Ingredient Science
• 2001 - Farm to Fork
• 2002 - Cheese Science
• 2003 - Dairy Products in Human Health and Nutrition
• 2004 - Going Green to Stay in the Black
• 2005 - Functional Dairy Foods
• 2006 - Cheese Science
• 2007 - The Science Behind Dairy Regulation
• 2008 - Functional Dairy Foods

Dairy microbiology – the good, the bad, the issues

In 2010, the Dairy Science World Series will be jointly hosted by the DIAA and the Australian Society for Microbiology on 11-12 August at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne.

Dairy microbiology – the good, the bad, the issues will explore the science behind beneficial bacteria (starter cultures, probiotics), harmful bacteria (pathogens, starter culture inhibitors) and issues related to microbes (sampling, raw milk, new process equivalents, product recalls).

TThe much anticipated DSWS Dinner, sponsored by Chr. Hansen, will take place on 11 August at The Waterfront Room in the Docklands precinct.

Online registration is available by clicking the 'Register' button below. Alternatively, download:

• DSWS Registration Form (pdf 2.2Mb)
• DSWS Program (pdf 155Kb)

AIFST members are entitled to the member rate. Please download the registration form and mark it with ‘AIFST member’.

If you are a student who is not a DIAA member, please do not use the online registration form. Instead, download the conference program and registration form and return it by fax to 03 9329 3550.

The 2010 Dairy Science World Series is proudly sponsored by: