FoodTech Qld 2022 is set to showcase innovation across all sectors of the food and beverage industry, with a revamped program being unveiled on 7-8 July at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The exhibition floor will feature the latest in processing machinery, plant equipment, packaging & labelling, food science, ingredients and much more. It is also free to attend.
Event organisers expect to see key players from the meat industry, dairy industry, fresh food, packaged foods and beverage sectors at the show, and invite industry professionals from across the board to attend.
FoodTech Qld is the sister event of foodpro, Australia’s leading triennial food manufacturing trade show since the 1960s, and prides itself as the starting point of many innovations that have shaped the industry.
Show highlights
A new 2-day conference program
The FoodTech Qld 2022 Conference is two full days packed with insights, trends and looking to the future of food in Australia, presented by thought leaders in the food industry.
The program has been curated by the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST), in partnership with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
The Conference features two concurrent streams each day:
DAY 1
STREAM 1: Technology Initiatives – The Agrifood Industry of the Future
STREAM 2: Solutions and Insights from our show exhibitors
DAY 2
STREAM 1: Future Trends and Technology – The Future of Food
STREAM 2: Global Emerging Markets – Innovation & Design for the Future
FoodTech Qld Conference 2022 speakers include:
- Fiona Fleming, CEO of The Australian Institute of Food Science And Technology;
- Nicole Garafano, Head of Circular Economy Development for Planet Ark;
- Michelle Colgrave, Future Protein Mission Leader of CSIRO;
- Joe Foster, Director of Close the Loop Group; and
- Sally Carter, Procurement Manager of Brookfarm.
2-Day, 1-Day and Half-Day conference passes are available.
New networking events
Visitors, conference delegates and exhibitors are invited to relax, unwind, and mingle at FoodTech Qld’s two networking events:
Poolside Welcome Party
Wednesday 6 July at The Star
The purpose of FoodTech Qld is to bring the food industry together. After years without face-to-face events, the organisers are determined to do this in style.
The Poolside Welcome Party takes place on the evening of 6 July, before Day 1 of FoodTech, at The Star Gold Coast, with drinks, canapes, and live music from DJ Lauren.
Networking Drinks:
Thursday 7 July at the Home of the Arts (HOTA)
Attendees can take a nice break after a busy Day 1 and connect with peers over cocktails and canapes at HOTA cultural precinct, surrounded by parklands and lakes with a Surfers Paradise backdrop. Live music by Jerome Williams will feature.
PIDA Awards
The 2022 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) gala event will be held on the show floor and streamed nationally on Friday, 8 July.
There are 14 awards up for grabs, across a range of categories as well as individual and special awards.
Coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the PIDA Awards are the exclusive award program for all Australia and New Zealand entries into the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards.
Award finalists will be on display for visitors to browse on the show floor throughout the event.
