Vitafoods Europe
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07 | Barcelona – Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
A global meeting ground for the nutrition, health and functional food industries.
Meet nutraceutical industry experts and thought leaders, and get the chance to network with your peers from around the globe.

VicVID 2026
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08 | Taranto Farms, 57 The Crescent, Tyabb, VIC, 3913, Australia
After the overwhelming success of VicVID 2023, AUSVEG VIC is proud to announce that VicVID 2026 will take place on 7 & 8 May 2026 at Taranto Farms in Tyabb, located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula just 60 km south of Melbourne.
This flagship vegetable industry event will once again bring together leading growers, innovators, researchers, and service providers to showcase the latest developments in horticulture.
Delivered in partnership by AUSVEG VIC, VegNET Victoria, and Stuart Grigg Ag-Hort Consulting, VicVID 2026 promises a dynamic mix of field demonstrations, trial plots, machinery displays, and presentations across a wide range of vegetable production topics.
Attendees can expect:

Advanced seed genetics trials
Crop protection and nutrition demonstrations
Static and dynamic displays of machinery and technology
Networking opportunities with growers and suppliers

Host grower Sam Taranto, Director of Taranto Farms, said he’s looking forward to welcoming the industry to his property.

Gippsland: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-05-12 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | TBC
As part of Stream Three of this project, a Workforce Development Framework will be created, providing a guide for employers and RTOs to work together to grow a fit-for-purpose VET workforce for their region. The framework will connect each stage of career development – from mentor to supervisor to VET educator – with practical actions, existing resources and potential partnerships. It will be designed to be adaptable to the needs of different regional, rural, and remote communities.
Stakeholders are invited to participate in co-design of the Framework by attending roundtable and networking events being held online and around the country in early 2026.
You’re invited to participate in a roundtable and networking event designed to provide opportunities to contribute to several related projects and support the development of local connections.
Employers, training providers, industry partners, business support services, local government, and community organisations are encouraged to join this vital conversation.
You’re welcome to join for the full day or just take part in sessions relevant to you. Register to secure your place, and we’ll share detailed information closer to the date.
More information: https://skillsinsight.com.au/project/vet-workforce/

Perth: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-05-14 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | TBC

F&A NEXT Summit Netherlands
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | Wageningen, Netherlands
F&A Next is about thought leadership and connecting promising startups and scale-ups to dedicated Food and Agtech investors and leading corporates. It includes two days of networking, pitching, and debating the dynamics of food and agriculture. If you are wholeheartedly committed to the need for innovation in Food and Agriculture, then make sure to join us!

Agritechnica Asia
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-22 | BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
The premier trade fair for agricultural technology and innovation in Asia! As the leading platform for showcasing cutting-edge machinery, equipment, and solutions in the farming industry, AGRITECHNICA ASIA connects global industry leaders, innovators, and professionals under one roof with 48% international trade participants from 73 countries, it is the meeting point of our industry in Asia

VIC: Gippsland Irrigation Expo
2026-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sale Showgrounds, Sale Greyhound Club, Maffra–Sale Road, Sale, VIC, 3850, Australia
The Gippsland Irrigation Expo is back! This one-day event brings together the latest technologies, research, suppliers, and best practices in irrigation management.
Why attend?

See what’s new in irrigation technology and practices that can make a real difference on farm.
Learn from people who know their stuff, including researchers, suppliers, and locals sharing practical tips and demonstrations.
Connect with other irrigators, suppliers, agencies and experts who can help you find solutions that fit your farm
Take home ideas you can put into practice

Whether you’re an irrigator looking to upgrade your system, a consultant seeking the latest insights, or a supplier wanting to connect with decision-makers, the Gippsland Irrigation Expo is a premier opportunity to meet new people.

Food 4 Future – Expo FoodTech Spain
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-28 | Bilbao Exhibition Centre
Expo FoodTech is the leading food industry fair to explore innovations in automation, robotics, AI, packaging, logistics and sustainability, alongside the Food 4 Future World Summit.

Hort Connections 2026
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-04 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
In 2026, the entire fresh produce industry will converge at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Monday 1st June to Thursday 4th June. Through the trade show, attendees will gain exclusive access to the latest products, services, and technologies driving the horticulture industry forward.

Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar 2026
2026-06-01 13:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Designed for vegetable, potato, and onion growers, the Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar (AVIS) delivers expert knowledge, practical takeaways, and research-driven insights relevant to today’s industry.
Lunch, afternoon tea, and post conference canapes and beverages will be provided.
Levy paying growers can register now for grower funding to attend the Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar on Monday 1 June, as part of Hort Connections 2026 in Adelaide.
To Register for AVIS Grower Funding:

Step 1: Open the registration portal here.
Step 2: Register for a Hort Connections 2026 pass.
Step 3: Levy paying Australian growers will be eligible for the AVIS Grower Funding.

For further information or assistance please contact info@hortconnections.com.au

The Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar project (VG24003) is funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable R&D levy and contributions from the Australian Government.

Hort Innovation Impact Update
2026-06-01 15:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | EOS Hotel at Sky City, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
As production costs and challenges increase, it’s more important than ever to support growers with the knowledge, tools and insights they need to make informed decisions and remain viable and competitive.
Hort Connections is a place that brings all of this together. For the first time, Hort Innovation is helping more growers get there by subsidising 100 growers to attend Hort Connections in Adelaide in June through free grower tickets, along with support for travel and accommodation. This is so they can access the research and development insights and capability‑building opportunities that inform confident, practical decisions on farm in a fast‑changing environment.
Central to this opportunity is the inaugural Hort Innovation Impact Update – an event designed specifically for growers that will take place the afternoon before Hort Connections – and registrations are now open!
Hosted by Hort Innovation, the Impact Update will bring together growers, researchers and industry leaders to share practical insights, real‑world outcomes and examples of innovation that are helping growers navigate current challenges and plan for the future.
Across the three‑hour event, growers will:

Hear directly from growers who are turning R&D into real‑world outcomes
Explore practical tools and innovations they can apply on farm
Take part in open discussion and knowledge exchange
See how Hort Innovation’s investments are delivering impact from DNA to plate

Food Matters Live London
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-04 | Olympia International Convention Centre, London, United Kingdom
The world-class event series where food takes shape – uniting insight, innovation and unforgettable experiences for the industry’s NPD, technical and nutrition professionals.

Food Innovate Amsterdam
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-10 | SA
Join leading food innovators, professionals, and experts as they discuss the newest innovations, technologies and developments in the industry. Our key speakers come from some of the largest companies to share their best practices, regulations, and techniques.
Those in attendance will benefit from a packed two-day programme, where they will explore the critical issues with the industry’s best speakers. There will be plentiful networking times, expect to meet fellow industry leaders, enabling meetings, connections, and business growth.

Bridge2Food Europe
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Bridge2Food Europe 2026 is set to take place in Copenhagen, with a renewed focus on what really defines success in next-generation food innovation: products that consumers genuinely want to buy, eat, and come back for.
From taste and texture to functionality, processing, scale-up, nutrition, and cost, we’ll tackle the hard topics that stand between innovation and commercial reality.

GreenTech Amsterdam
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | RAI Amsterdam
Join us on 9 – 10 – 11 June 2026 at RAI Amsterdam for the #1 horticulture technology event! Industry professionals from all over the world come together to connect, network, share knowledge and do business.
GreenTech Amsterdam offers you a complete overview of the products and services for growing the best crops in your greenhouse.

Warsaw Food Expo
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | Warsaw, Poland
The key event for the food industry, bringing together producers, distributors, and culinary enthusiasts. The fair offers opportunities to establish business connections, explore market trends, and discover exceptional flavors.

Future Food Tech Chicago
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-16 | Convene Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Future Food-Tech Chicago is where breakthrough innovators unite with global food corporates, investors, ingredient providers, manufacturers and policy makers to forge partnerships, bridge supply gaps and discover the next generation of sustainable proteins and ingredients.
As America’s leading food-industry hub, Chicago takes you to the heart of major corporate decision-making, opening fast-track pathways to global food brands and high-value partnership opportunities.

World Agri-Tech South America
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-24 | Hotel Unique, São Paulo, Brazil
World Agri-Tech’s South America Summit spotlights the vast potential the region holds in scaling innovation and driving the global transition to sustainable and climate-smart farming practices.

Groundswell Festival England
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-02 | Lannock Farm, United Kingdom
The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems.

2026 Australian Women in Agriculture National Conference
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-29 | SA
This gathering will bring together farmers, industry leaders, and community voices for two days of collaboration, inspiration, and forward‑thinking discussions.
Banksia, Orange, NSW

New Zealand Horticulture Conference
2026-07-28 - 2026-07-29 | Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, New Zealand
This year marks a new era. The individual Horticulture Conference and RSE Conference have now come together as one unified event: The New Zealand Horticulture Conference.
By bringing both audiences together, this combined national conference creates a single powerful platform for growers, industry leaders, researchers, employers, and policymakers to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of horticulture in Aotearoa.
Join for two days of insights, innovation, and industry‑wide conversation as they focus on building a stronger, more sustainable sector—together.
One event. Two days. One strong industry voice.

Arendalsuka Norway
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14 | SA
Norway’s largest political and societal arena, with several events and debates focused on food security, sustainable agriculture and agrifood tech innovation.

NT: Agronomy Australia Conference 2026
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-28 | Charles Darwin University, NT, Australia
The Australian Society of Agronomy’s 2026 conference in Darwin on August 24–28 will have a special focus on agronomy in horticulture.
The conference theme, ‘Agronomy for a Diverse Future’, will involve showcasing the diversity of crops, farming systems, technologies, landscapes, and knowledge shaping the agricultural sector, highlighting innovation, resilience, and inclusion.
The conference will be held at Charles Darwin University’s newly opened CBD Danala Campus, followed by a range of unique industry tours where delegates will experience northern Australian developments, including mango farms during harvest, the NT’s horticultural giants and broadacre crop research underway at leading facilities.
This is the first time that the biennial gathering will be held in northern Australia and is an important opportunity for agronomy leaders, farmers, researchers and industry personnel to meet, network and share the latest science and best practice.

Vertical Farming Show Dubai
2026-09-02 - 2026-09-03 | Festival Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The theme of the 7th Edition of the Global Vertical Farming Show in Dubai is aimed at Transforming Food Systems to achieve better nutrition, enhance Food Security and improve climate change outcomes – via vertical farming integration in Agriculture.

The Global Vertical Farming Show, a highly successful annual event that brings together experts, investors, growers and leaders in the vertical farming space from across the globe. The event will serve as a platform for showcasing services & solutions and discussing latest trends, ideas & innovations in the field of control environment agriculture and its potential to transform the future of agriculture. As the largest vertical farming event in the Middle East, this is a go-to event to explore the market, establish your brand and kickstart strategic partnerships over two power-packed networking days.

NT: 2026 Nuffield Australia National Conference
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-10 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin, NT, 0800, Australia
The 2026 Nuffield Australia National Conference will be held in Darwin, Northern Territory, from Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 September, followed by a regional tour on Friday 11 – Saturday 12 September showcasing the unique agricultural industries of the Top End.

Potato Europe Germany
2026-09-09 - 2026-09-10 | Germany, Germany
On 9 and 10 September 2026, PotatoEurope will showcase the latest technology and innovations in potato cultivation at Rittergut Gestorf 1 near Hanover.
Trade visitors experience the latest developments and pioneering arable farming and crop production, machinery in field use, and exchanges with experts. The focus is on the entire value chain – from breeding to processing.
SugarBeet Expo – the trade fair for innovative technology and current trends in sugar beet cultivation – will take place at the same time.

Food Matters Live Rotterdam
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-23 | Ahoy Convention Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Building on the success of our Rotterdam debut, Food Matters Live will return to the Ahoy Convention Centre on 22-23 September, bringing together Europe’s product development community – an ambitious network of industry professionals at the heart of a region recognised for sustainable food and nutrition innovation.
Across two inspiring days, discover the latest innovations, insights and ideas shaping the future of food and drink, designed for those working in product development, technical and culinary roles. From cutting-edge content and trend insights to immersive showcases including Tastes of Better, the Flavour & Colour Lab and the NPD Discovery Theatre, we look forward to welcoming you back to Rotterdam this September.

World Agri-Tech London
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-23 | InterContinental O2, London, England, United Kingdom
Europe’s premier event for agri food pioneers, World Agri-Tech is a must-attend summit for those invested in advancing nature-positive, resilient agriculture and food systems.
Join senior decision-makers on September 22-23, 2026 for two days of pivotal discussions and unmatched networking opportunities.

GreenTech North America
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-24 | Philadelphia, PA, United States
GreenTech North America, specifically designed to connect with the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) community.
With 90 exhibitors, and over 1,000 expected attendees, GreenTech North America 2026 offers a premier platform for networking and growth of your business. At this brand new event in Philadelphia, growers can find the latest technologies for growing high-value crops such as vegetables, soft fruits, ornamentals, leafy greens, and medicinal plants.
Establishing a presence in the U.S. and Canada is evident to GreenTech’s promise as the worldwide connector of sustainable food and flower production. Join us in Philadelphia (PA) and get inspired by the latest high-tech horticulture solutions!

Future Food Tech London
2026-09-24 - 2026-09-25 | InterContinental O2, London, England, United Kingdom
Future Food-Tech connects 500+ leaders from global food brands, forward-thinking ingredient providers, pioneering start-ups, and visionary investor funds.
Join senior decision-makers on September 24-25, 2026, to learn about breakthrough technologies, sector shaping strategies, and tackle the challenges in creating foods that are nutritious, accessible, and climate-smart.
