Turning the Dial

This industry event is dedicated to ESG, food waste, and sustainable packaging innovations - supporting the WA food and beverage sector’s transition to a circular economy. Early bird passes are available for sale until 30 April.

Come and be part of the ongoing effort to strengthen the sustainability credentials of WA’s food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Event Highlights

Keynote Presentations: Gain insights from over 20 thought leaders, including the esteemed Josh Byrne as our Master of Ceremonies and Tristan Kitchener delivering the ESG keynote, setting the stage for transformative discussions.

Three Key Topics, One Comprehensive Event:

  1. ESG Principles: Explore the essential role of Environmental, Social, and Governance factors in shaping the industry's future;
  2. Sustainable Packaging: Dive into cutting-edge innovations, materials, and design practices to reduce environmental impact; and
  3. Food Waste Reduction: Discover effective strategies to minimise waste throughout the supply chain and turn challenges into opportunities.

Breakout Workshops: Delve into one of five interactive sessions, applying your newfound knowledge to real-world scenarios and leaving with actionable takeaways for immediate implementation.

Exhibition Display: Engage with local businesses showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and sustainable solutions that are reshaping the industry landscape.

Networking Sundowner: Conclude your day by connecting with like-minded professionals, forging collaborations, and sharing insights in a relaxed setting.

Businesses servicing the food and beverage industry in areas of carbon and energy management, sustainable packaging, food waste solutions and circular economy solutions are invited to contact AFTevents@dpird.wa.gov.au to register interest for exhibition space.

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July

The Institute of Food Technologists annual IFT FIRST expo will showcase global food and food tech startups and see a return of its large format Startup Pavilion in Chicago from 14-17 July.

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2024 National Food Waste Summit in Melbourne on 24-25 July. Promising to be a pivotal event in the fight against food waste, this year’s summit boasts an impressive line-up of international speakers and Australian experts, all united in their dedication to addressing one of the most critical environmental challenges of our time.

August

The theme for AIFST24, Food Science: Navigating Our Future, speaks to the challenges and exciting opportunities ahead for the agri-food industry and the important role food science and technology will play. 

September

As the only vending industry show in South-East Asia, Vend ASEAN is an indispensable platform for expanding into the South-East Asian Market.

The 12th ICSD 2024 is inspired from the critical challenge of human, environmental, and economic sustainability concerning the present and future generations in a global-scale context. The theme is: "Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: research, practice and education".

Attend the Workplace Health and Safety Show to keep your workforce safe. Industry leaders and pioneering innovators will come together at Workplace Health & Safety Show in Melbourne and Sydney in 2024.

October

SIAL Paris will celebrate 60 years of bringing together producers, importers, buyers and retailers, media specialists, and independent associations for five-days of inspiration, debate, and exchange.

November

SIMEI, the leading international exhibition for wine-making and bottling machinery by Unione italiana vini (UIV) will celebrate 60 years as a biennial trade fair from 12-15 November at Fiera Milano (Rho, halls 1,2,3,4).