Events

Leaders in welding and manufacturing from across New South Wales and the ACT were celebrated in Sydney at Weld Australia’s 2025 NSW & ACT Welding Excellence Awards, honouring standout projects, people, and organisations shaping the industry’s future.

Ego Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer and Director Dr Jane Oppenheim has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame’s Honour Roll for Service to Industry, recognising her more than three decades of contribution to innovation and growth in Australian manufacturing.

Perth is set to become the focal point for discussions on robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber technologies when it hosts the inaugural Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) from 7 to 9 October 2025.

Sydney is set to host the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) from 29 September to 3 October 2025, transforming the city into a hub for space science, culture, and public engagement through IAC 2025 Space Week. 

Invest Regional NSW has confirmed that the National Manufacturing Summit 2025 will be held on 23 and 24 July at the Shangri-La Sydney, with a welcome dinner scheduled for the evening of 23 July. 

Innovative packaging solutions designed to advance Australia’s circular economy will take centre stage at ReGen 2025, the nation’s leading expo for circular resource innovation. 

Amid rising housing costs and mounting pressure on traditional building supply chains, the Australian Hemp Council will host the Hemp-Connect Forum 2025 to explore the potential of industrial hemp in sustainable construction.

Australia’s largest food trade event, Fine Food Australia, is set to return to Sydney from 8 to 11 September 2025, bringing with it a revitalised program aimed at strengthening connections and driving business outcomes across the foodservice, hospitality, and retail sectors.

Registrations have officially opened for the 2025 National Manufacturing Summit, with the event set to be held on 24 July at the Shangri-La Sydney and a welcome dinner scheduled for 23 July. 

FoodTech QLD has announced the speaker line-up for its 2025 conference, set to take place on 19 to 20 June at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.