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CONTECH2026

Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Melbourne

Join us as we mark a major milestone — 30 years of ConTech — the premier technical conference for the Australian Industry Group Confectionery Sector. ConTech2026 will be held on Tuesday, June 2, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), bringing together industry leaders, innovators and emerging talent for a day of insights, networking and celebration.

This special event will feature:

  • a dynamic speakers’ program showcasing the latest industry developments,
  • a vibrant trade exhibition,
  • networking opportunities and
  • a celebratory evening event.

We invite manufacturers, suppliers and service providers to partner with us in the many sponsorship opportunities available: from keynote sessions and energy breaks to branded delegate materials and exhibition spaces.

Sponsoring ConTech2026 offers an unrivalled opportunity to align your brand with the confectionery sector’s leading technical event, while gaining visibility and engagement with key industry stakeholders.

Whether you're planning to launch a new product, strengthen industry relationships or support the next generation of confectionery professionals, ConTech2026 provides the perfect opportunity.

Register your interest today by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. Let’s make ConTech2026 an unforgettable celebration of our industry’s achievements and future.

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We look forward to hearing from you.  In the meantime, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Thompson on jennifer.thompson@australianindustrygroup.com.au or Julie Gerrard at julie.gerrard@australianindustrygroup.com.au or mobile: 0407 326 160.


ConTech2025 Highlights

6 May 2025

Professionals in the confectionery and wider food industry gathered at the MCG in Melbourne on May 6 for ConTech2025.

Now in its 29th year, the annual conference gave delegates the opportunity to network, hear the latest trade news from presenters and panelists and explore new and exciting products and services at the trade exhibition.

We thank our generous sponsors including Principal Sponsor Manildra Group/Sunshine Sugar for supporting this not-to-be-missed event.

We also thank AustralianSuper for supporting this event.

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PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

ConTech2026 will appeal to a broad range of confectionery and wider food industry professionals, including those in the fields of:

  • science and food technology
  • new product development
  • research and development
  • regulatory matters
  • operations and management
  • sales and procurement
  • marketing, communications and corporate affairs
  • supply of food ingredients, machinery, packaging and services
  • confectionery wholesaling and distributing

For further information

Jennifer Thompson
Technical & Regulatory Manager

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Phone: 03 9867 0181
Mobile: 0418 223 170

 

Julie Gerrard
Event Coordinator

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Mobile: 0407 326 160