Events

Food and beverage manufacturing innovation was showcased at foodpro 2026 in Melbourne, with the four-day event bringing together more than 10,000 visitors and 519 exhibitors across processing, packaging, ingredients, digital manufacturing and sustainability.

Manufacturing will be among the key industries explored during National Science Week 2026, with events showcasing developments spanning biomanufacturing, aerospace, robotics and quantum technology.

Weld Australia has announced that the National Manufacturing Summit 2027 will be held in Adelaide on 8 and 9 June next year, with the event set to focus on manufacturing sovereignty and opportunities for Australia's defence manufacturing sector. 

Diversified Australia has launched FoodTech Sydney, a new trade event focused on advanced food manufacturing, production technology and sustainable operations, with the inaugural event set to take place at ICC Sydney on 17 and 18 August 2027.

Australia's battery industry leaders will gather in Melbourne in September to discuss critical minerals supply chain security, battery safety, skills development and circular economy systems at the Australian Battery Recycling and Manufacturing Summit, according to the Association for the Battery Recycling Industry (ABRI).

Victoria's Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, Colin Brooks, will officially open foodpro 2026, with the four-day event set to showcase manufacturing technologies, automation and innovation across the food and beverage sector.

Schneider Electric has announced it will host its Innovation Day 2026 event in Sydney next month, bringing together technology partners, customers and industry leaders to discuss AI-ready infrastructure, digital transformation and technology ecosystem collaboration.

Manufacturing Queensland has announced that the Queensland Manufacturing Hub in Toowoomba will host its inaugural Robotics and Automation Industry Lunch on 22 July, bringing together manufacturers and industry representatives to discuss the adoption of robotics and automation across the sector.

Australia's food manufacturing sector will take centre stage later this month as foodpro 2026 brings together processing, packaging and technology suppliers in Melbourne, with organisers highlighting the event's relevance for primary producers across the supply chain.

Food manufacturing professionals will have access to expanded networking opportunities at foodpro 2026, with the event placing a strong emphasis on industry connection across its four-day programme in Melbourne, according to foodpro.