Events

Manufacturing innovation across Australia’s food and beverage sector will be in focus when industry participants gather in Melbourne in 2026, as manufacturers examine new technologies and approaches to modernising food manufacturing operations. 

Melbourne will host a major global data centre and artificial intelligence technology summit for the first time in Australia, with the event scheduled to take place in September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, according to the Victorian Government. 

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.

Registrations have opened for FoodPro, Australia’s largest food manufacturing event, which will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals in Melbourne in July 2026.

Manufacturing Queensland has invited manufacturers from the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay to attend its first networking event for the year, aimed at supporting industry connections and sharing information about upcoming programs and opportunities.

Manufacturing sovereignty and Australia’s defence capability will be the focus of the 2026 National Manufacturing Summit, with Weld Australia calling for sponsors and speakers to participate in the event to be held in Adelaide on 29 and 30 July 2026.

Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI) has announced it will host a free online webinar aimed at manufacturers seeking to understand emerging opportunities in the energy sector, according to a statement released by the organisation.

Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector will take centre stage at foodpro 2026, with organisers confirming the major trade event will return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 July. 

Six leading Australian researchers and innovators have been recognised for their contributions across fields including health, nanotechnology, digital innovation, sustainability and Indigenous genomics, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) announced.

Bioenergy Australia has announced a strategic partnership with Climate Action Week Sydney (CAWSYD26) for the 2026 Renewable Fuels Summit, which will spotlight renewable fuels and gas as key themes in Australia’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.