FOODTECH

FoodTech Qld: The destination for food innovation in 2022

FoodTech Qld will be held in July 2022 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Food & Beverage Industry News reports on what to expect.

The food industry has been waiting for an event to connect and do business, and what better place to reconnect with peers than on the Gold Coast.

The triennial Queensland industry event for food and beverage is transforming in 2022, FoodTech Qld is moving to the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, on July 7 and 8, 2022.

Attendees can look forward to an event that combines both an exhibition show floor and a dedicated conference stream across two days, plus a range of networking events.

FoodTech Qld is brought to you by foodpro, which has been Australia’s triennial food manufacturing trade show since the 1960s.

What's on the show floor

Attendees can explore a line-up of exhibitors that cover the breadth of the sector. With the range of exhibitors to meet with, the event will be a suitable place for manufacturers to attend so they can source the latest in technology and equipment.

The show floor covers everything from processing machinery and plant equipment, packaging solutions and ingredients, supply chain technologies and food science.

The exhibitors have the products, services, and expertise to make sure businesses can drive production efficiencies and boost end-consumer demand in the competitive and thriving food and beverage sector.

Brand-new conference stream

The education element of FoodTech Qld is evolving in 2022, with a dedicated two-day conference stream with content led by The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST), long time industry partners of FoodTech Qld and foodpro.

AIFST has a reputation for facilitating education and training to assist food industry professionals.

FoodTech Qld will also be working closely with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and CSIRO to curate content that is both valuable and insightful for industry attendees.

Content will be focused on topics such as technology initiatives, future thinking, as well as commercial and global emerging market trends.

Be sure to look out for information from FoodTech Qld on the speaker and session line-up in the new year.

Reconnect and relax with peers

It’s not all business when you take part in FoodTech Qld.

Both visitors and exhibitors will be able to take advantage of the Gold Coast backdrop with ample networking opportunities.

These events have been designed to create a relaxed environment for peers to finally catch up face-to-face over of drinks and canapes.

There is a pre-show cocktails party hosted poolside at The Start Gold Coast. Attendees will be able to catch up before they event hit the show floor and look forward to what’s ahead.

After the first day of show, there is a cocktail function at the Home of the Arts (HOTA), surrounded by tropical parklands. This is the place to unwind after a busy day on the event show floor.

Tickets to these events will be available for exhibitors and conference attendees, and to make the visit as smooth as possible.

Transfers to the events are included in the price.

FoodTech combines exhibition with dedicated conferences from industry experts. FoodTech Qld is moving locations to the Gold Coast for the 2022 event.

Get involved with FoodTech Qld

Looking to reach key buyers and decision makers? Stand space is filling up fast but there is still opportunity to get involved with the event in 2022.

Package deals are available, with options to leave the stand building up to the event organiser. To find out more about getting involved visit: foodtechqld.com.au. F