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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October

Food & Hospitality Queensland is returning to Brisbane from 12-13 October 2025. This is the must-attend event of the year for anyone working in the food or hospitality sector. Come along and be inspired by the latest food, drink and equipment ideas.   

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. 

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. 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.

May

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.