Meat Processing and Export Conference 2025

MPEC25 brings together Australia’s meat processing and export industries, blending business-focused discussions with opportunities to tackle the big issues shaping the sector.

From trade policy and market access to sustainability and manufacturing resilience, MPEC25 delivers content tailored to those at the forefront of the industry. It’s also a chance to meet with peers, share insights, and walk away with actionable ideas to drive business forward.

MPEC25 brings together Australia’s meat processing and export industries, blending business-focused discussions with opportunities to tackle the big issues shaping the sector.

From trade policy and market access to sustainability and manufacturing resilience, MPEC25 delivers content tailored to those at the forefront of the industry. It’s also a chance to meet with peers, share insights, and walk away with actionable ideas to drive business forward.

Some of the MPEC 2025 highlights include:

  • Former Australian Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey will share his experiences working with President-elect Donald Trump.
  • Asian Trade Centre Founder and Director Dr Deborah Elms discussing changing global trading patterns and how the Australian red meat sector could look to critical supply chains for guidance on how to navigate this evolution.
  • Geneva-based Gira Foods Meat and Livestock Director Rupert Claxton explaining the push for sustainability credentials throughout the EU and Asia.
  • North American Meat Institute Chief Executive Officer Julie Anna Potts providing insights into US processing and the current US agri-political landscape.
  • A panel discussion including RSPCA Chief Executive Officer Richard Mussell, Animal Welfare Scientist and Greenham Dairy Beef and Animal Welfare Manager Dr Sarah Bolton and Impetus Animal Welfare Chief Executive Officer Dr Michael Patching exploring the future of animal welfare and how Australia can lead in this space.

The official MPEC program is now available on the conference website with early bird tickets on sale until February 2025.

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February

EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) will present an exclusive EtherCAT Seminar Series, geared toward automation professionals, device manufacturers, system integrators, product managers, decisions makers, and students.

March

Foodex Japan is the premier food and beverage exhibition in Japan, attracting more than 3000 exhibiting brands and visitors from over 80 countries.

AAHAR is India’s largest and oldest food and beverage trade show, with 2026 marking the 40th edition of the event. It will feature over 1700 exhibitors across the food and beverage sectors, including an Australia pavilion, hosted by Austrade.

Entering its 19th year, the festival is a local favourite showcasing an impressive array of craft brews, ciders and spirits in a festive outdoor atmosphere at the Mercure Canberra in Braddon. The exciting street-style event will showcase more than 40 local and interstate drinks exhibitors

April

One of the Asia-Pacific region’s most influential food-industry events is returning to China for 2026, with the 12th edition of the Food and Beverage Innovation Forum to be held from 27-29 April at Hangzhou International Expo Center.

May

Food & Drink Business presents The Hive Awards, an annual celebration of innovation and excellence in the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Bringing together chefs, operators, buyers, suppliers, and innovators for three jam-packed days of action across industry trade shows, culinary competitions, free conference streams, awards, and the best hospitality party of the year.

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 is taking place in Bangkok from 26-30 May at Impact Muang Thong Thani, scaling up to 140,000+ square metres with a new hall added for one of the region’s largest food and beverage trade shows.

Melbourne’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.

June

Australian Food Science and Technology Week will take place from 1-7 June 2026, aiming to raise awareness of food science and technology and highlight the vital role food scientists and technologists play in shaping a safe, sustainable, and innovative agrifood future.