CONTECH2026

ConTech2026 – Let’s celebrate!

Join us as we mark a major milestone — 30 years of ConTech — the premier 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

ConTech2026 will bring together leaders from across the industry: food scientists and technologists, nutrition and regulatory specialists, sales and marketing professionals, corporate affairs experts, ingredient and packaging suppliers, machinery innovators and the next generation of talent shaping the future of confectionery. 

It’s a full day of insights, innovation, networking and celebration. 

Program highlights 

The speaker program will explore:

• Industry outlook and market intelligence
• Technology’s expanding role in confectionery 
• Cocoa and ingredient innovation 
• Functional ingredients and formulation science 
• Sustainability and circular packaging solutions 
• Health, nutrition and modern dietary expectations 
• Retail challenges and opportunities  

Following its successful debut in 2025, the afternoon ‘elevator pitch’ segment returns to spotlight emerging ideas and innovators. 

Join the evening celebration 

Let’s make ConTech2026 our most memorable event yet. In the spirit of this year’s theme — Let’s Celebrate! — we encourage you to bring a touch of festive flair to our networking drinks and dinner events.  

Celebrate with your colleagues, customers and clients, and book a table for 10 for a 10% discount. 

Register now

• Secure your place at ConTech2026: Click here to register 
• Early bird registration by 5 May 

Get involved 

View the Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities: ConTech2026 - Sponsors 

• Check out the full program
• For more information, contact:
  • Jennifer Thompson – Technical & Regulatory Manager
    E: jennifer.thompson@australianindustrygroup.com.au | M: 0418 223 170
  • Julie Gerrard – Event Coordinator
    E: julie.gerrard@australianindustrygroup.com.au | M: 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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