National Manufacturing Summit 2025

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.

The Summit gathers leading representatives from all the major stakeholders in Australia’s manufacturing sector – business, unions, universities, the financial sector, suppliers, and government – to discuss the sector’s prospects, and identify promising, pragmatic policy measures designed to support industry. With the theme of 'Manufacturing Australia’s Future: Local Strength, Global Impact', the Summit will delve into the unique opportunity to revitalise Australia’s industrial base, ensuring that it not only survives but thrives in the forthcoming decades. Registrations are now open at manufacturingsummit.com.au.

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August

Proudly owned and managed by Coeliac Australia, the Gluten-Free Expo is returning to Sydney on 15-16 August at Royal Randwick Racecourse.

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

Western Australia’s only dedicated food and beverage trade show, Meet the Buyer, will return to Crown Perth on Tuesday 20 October, connecting WA producers with buyers and industry decision-makers for a day of commercial dealmaking.

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.

With senior leaders from TEMASEK, Corteva, KPMG, Olam Agri, ING, Nufarm, MAFF, Big Idea Ventures & Mars Petcare and The Yield Lab already confirmed for the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Summit, is your organisation ready to be part of the conversation?