AIFST25: The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology’s Annual Convention

The 2025 AIFST Convention (AIFST25) will bring together Australia’s agrifood science and technology community for two days of cutting-edge insights, industry connections, and professional growth.

With the theme Grow, Learn, Connect, and Champion, the convention will feature over 50 speakers from across the agrifood sector, covering key topics such as food safety, health and nutrition, consumer science, food security, advanced manufacturing, policy, regulation, innovation, and sustainability.

The organisation stated that benefits of attending include:

  • knowledge enhancement through the latest trends, research, and innovations
  • collaboration opportunities across academia, research, and business
  • insights into industry trends and evolving market demand
  • networking opportunities with industry leaders and like-minded professionals
  • continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for AIFST members.

Further details, including program and speaker announcements will be available via the AIFST Convention page in the coming months.

No matter what area of the agrifood industry you are working or studying in, AIFST25 is the must attend event for the agrifood sector. Early bird registration is available until 2 June, via the AIFST website.

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June

To mark the 50th anniversary of the National Wine Show of Australia, the nation’s capital will host a four-day festival from 12-15 June, set to become an annual tourism event – the National Wine Festival of Australia.

The Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association invites bar owners, managers, and sommeliers to Clare Valley: Red & Refined, its winter trade tasting event in Sydney on 18 June.

FoodTech Queensland brings together the most innovative food manufacturing and technology solutions into one destination event on the beautiful Gold Coast.

From the hottest chilli sauces to the smelliest cheese, the Margaret River to the Barossa, we scour the nation to find the most delicious and exciting products around and bring them all together in one place.

July

Sydney’s iconic Bastille Festival returns this year from 17-20 July, drawing hundreds of thousands of food and wine lovers, music enthusiasts, and seekers of good vibes.

From the hottest chilli sauces to the smelliest cheese, the Margaret River to the Barossa, we scour the nation to find the most delicious and exciting products around and bring them all together in one place.

Discover the future of winemaking at WineTech 2025, Australia’s premier wine industry trade exhibition, taking place from 21-23 July at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Hosted by Weld Australia, this year's National Manufacturing Summit will be held from 23-24 July 2025 at the Shangri-La Sydney, bringing together a diverse group of industry stakeholders.

August

The Gluten-Free Expo is the largest dedicated gluten-free event in Australia. It provides an ideal platform to showcase your gluten-free products to targeted, qualified gluten-free consumers. 

The Australian National University (ANU) Agrifood Innovation Institute has partnered with not-for-profit organisation, Cellular Agriculture Australia (CAA), to bring the future of food to the nation’s capital. Made & Grown: The Future of Food will take place in Canberra on 21 August, spotlighting the biotechnologies shaping the Australian food system.