Cumulus 2023

Cumulus will gather the leading start-ups, investors and industry incumbents from across the entire agTech and food tech value chain.

This new, large-scale event will include topics ranging from alternative proteins, novel ingredients and process innovation, waste reduction, as well as a big-picture look at the future of food.

Get unprecedented access to the people and technologies creating and supporting the sustainable future of food with more than 250 thought leaders and pioneers speaking during the event. 

The breadth of innovation you’ll find at Cumulus truly extends from seed and cell to food service and retail, and the circular economy solutions linking it all together. They include gene edited seeds and biologic inputs improving crop yield while decreasing fertiliser use, autonomous technologies tackling labor shortages on farm and in restaurants, the upcycling food waste into novel ingredients, regenerative agriculture methods to capture carbon, the production of delicious and affordable cultivated meats, and thousands of other creative advances in the pipeline.

The Cumulus community includes those who are inventing or investing in a wide range of agrifood technologies, including:

  • Precision agriculture and other on-farm technology
  • Controlled-environment agriculture
  • Sustainable aquaculture solutions
  • Novel foods and ingredients
  • Supply chain, visibility and traceability
  • Retail and eGrocery
  • Foodservice technology
  • Upcycling and reducing food waste
  • Water and carbon resource management

What to expect at Cumulus:

Attendees will have access to three days of content, including workshops, main stage discussions, breakout sessions, company pitches and sampling of novel foods. Networking will be facilitated using our proprietary 1:1 meeting platform, and serendipitous connections as we activate multiple venues throughout The Venetian Hotel & Resort. Plus, the parties will be epic, with a signature closing party featuring exciting entertainment. 

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June

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July

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August

Fine Food Australia is where the foodservice, hospitality, and retail industries come together. Held annually, this trade-only event connects professionals with the latest in food innovation, equipment, and ideas.

September

The annual ASEAN Food & Beverage Exhibition serves as a pivotal platform for businesses across Southeast Asia's food and beverage sector to spotlight their products and forge crucial industry connections.

October

Brisbane’s tastiest day out will be back in 2026! Watch top chefs and your favourite food heroes live on stage as they cook up a storm and meet the makers to sip, sample and shop their produce.