Visit GEA at the 2026 International Whey Conference & Exhibition
GEA is proud to participate as a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at the 12th International Whey Conference (IWC 2026), taking place September 20-23, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. This premier global event brings together dairy processors, ingredient manufacturers, researchers, and industry experts to explore the innovations shaping the future of whey processing and dairy ingredients.
As a trusted technology partner to the dairy industry, GEA helps processors unlock greater value from whey streams through advanced processing technologies, intelligent automation, and sustainable production solutions.
Discover What's Next in Whey Processing
Whey has evolved from a by-product to one of the dairy industry's most valuable resources. As demand continues to grow for whey proteins, functional dairy ingredients, infant nutrition products, and specialized nutrition applications, processors face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, maximize yields, and reduce environmental impact.
At the GEA exhibit, our experts will demonstrate how integrated processing solutions can help you:
- Maximize protein recovery and product yield
- Improve operational efficiency and plant performance
- Reduce energy and water consumption
- Increase production flexibility and capacity
- Support sustainability and decarbonization goals
- Develop high-value whey and dairy ingredient products
- Future-proof dairy processing operations through automation and digitalization
Explore GEA's Complete Whey Processing Portfolio
From milk reception to finished dairy ingredients, GEA delivers complete solutions across the whey processing value chain, including:
- Advanced membrane filtration systems
- Resource-efficient separators and decanters
- High-performance evaporation and spray drying technologies
- Lactose, permeate, and co-product processing solutions
- Valves, pumps, and high-pressure homogenizers
- Powder handling and packaging solutions
- Process automation and digital performance optimization
- Integrated engineering and plant solutions for dairy ingredient production
Whether your objective is expanding whey protein production, improving operational reliability, reducing costs, or advancing sustainability initiatives, GEA's specialists are ready to discuss solutions tailored to your business.
Supporting the Better Dairy Journey
At GEA, we believe the future of dairy depends on balancing profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Through our Better Dairy Journey, we work alongside dairy processors to reduce resource consumption, improve process efficiency, and create more value from every gallon of milk and whey processed.
By combining proven process expertise with innovative technologies, GEA helps customers transform today's challenges into long-term opportunities.
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Meet GEA in Chicago
Join us at the 12th International Whey Conference and discover how innovative processing technologies can help unlock the full potential of whey and dairy ingredients.
As a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor, GEA looks forward to sharing industry insights, discussing emerging trends, and showcasing solutions that enable more efficient, sustainable, and profitable dairy production.
Visit our exhibit, connect with our dairy processing experts, and explore how GEA can help accelerate your whey processing strategy.
Schedule a Meeting with GEA
Planning to attend IWC 2026?
Meet with our team to discuss your whey processing challenges, dairy ingredient opportunities, sustainability goals, and future growth plans.
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