# 2026 World Buffalo Congress in Sorrento

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-world-buffalo-congress-in-sorrento
> Updated: 2026-10-19T08:39:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Sorrento has been selected to host the 14th edition of the World Buffalo Congress from October 28 to 31, 2026. This event marks the return of the congress to Italy after nearly twenty years.

Organized by the University of Naples Federico II, the Consorzio di tutela della Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP, and the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, the congress serves as an international forum for researchers, veterinarians, and breeders from more than twenty countries. The gathering aims to address scientific research, technological innovation, and sustainable production systems for a global buffalo population estimated at over 220 million.

Italy currently leads scientific contributions for the event with 82 abstracts, followed by India and Pakistan. The Hilton Sorrento Palace will serve as the headquarters to accommodate an expected influx of over 1,500 delegates.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Sorrento to host 2026 World Buffalo Congress

Sorrento will host the 14th World Buffalo Congress in October 2026, bringing together international researchers and industry leaders to discuss global buffalo production and scientific innovation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sorrento-to-host-2026-world-buffalo-congress

### 2026-10-16: Sorrento to host World Buffalo Congress in 2026

The World Buffalo Congress returns to Italy in Sorrento from October 28–30, 2026, gathering international experts to discuss scientific innovation and the global buffalo production industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sorrento-to-host-world-buffalo-congress-in-2026

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