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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 

Alongside a vibrant trade exhibition, 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

Check out the full program

 

Tim Piper

Tim Piper AM

Head, Australian Industry Group | Victoria

Head, Australian Industry Group | Confectionery Sector

 

Andrew Lawrey

Keynote: Andrew Lawrey

Business Executive Officer - Confectionery and Snacks Oceania, Nestlé Australia

 

Kate Baker

Kate Baker

Consultant, Circana

 

Yeting Liu

Keynote: Yeting Liu

Vice President, Cacao Coating Centre of Excellence and Customer Innovation

Technical Support AMEA, Barry Callebaut Chocolate Asia Pacific

 

Jannice Peh

Jannice Peh

Senior Application Specialist, Oterra

 

Mette Salling-Mortensen

Mette Salling-Mortensen

Marketing Manager ANZ, Oterra

 

Karen Xu

Karen Xu

KMC

 

Darren Thorpe

Darren Thorpe

Managing Director, APR Plastics

 

Phillip Wills

Phillip Wills

Sales Manager – Australia / New Zealand, Centric Software

 

Kim Tikellis

Kim Tikellis

Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Consultant

 

Wayne Harrison

Wayne Harrison

CEO Elect, Ritchies IGA

 

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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