World tech leaders to convene in Melbourne for AI and data summit
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.
Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
Registrations open for FoodPro, Australia’s largest food manufacturing exhibition
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.
Queensland manufacturers to gather in Brendale for industry networking event
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.
2026 National Manufacturing Summit to highlight Australia’s defence manufacturing
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.
Manufacturers invited to QMI webinar on hydrogen, batteries and energy pathways
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 gears up for foodpro 2026
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.
Top Australian innovators recognised in ATSE Awards
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.
Renewable fuels and gas to headline Climate Action Week Sydney 2026
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.
“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
