Australia’s leading event for food and beverage manufacturing is here. FoodTech Qld 2025 kicks off this Thursday, June 19 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovations changing the future of food production.

Running over two days, this year’s conference program features world-class speakers, forward-thinking tech, and the latest in packaging, processing, food safety and sustainability, delivered through keynote sessions, expert panels, and practical presentations.

Among the headline sessions:

“Shaping the Future of Food Manufacturing in Australia”
Professor Jason Stokes from UQ and the Food and Beverage Accelerator opens the conference with insights into how technologies like AI, precision fermentation and circular systems are redefining food manufacturing.
“Innovating for Food Safety: Tackling Emerging Risks”
A critical panel led by AIFST featuring Dr Uta Gasanov Booth (Hygenia), Troy Gosetti (Neogen) and Rob Sherlock (Safe Food QLD), exploring AI, blockchain, and rapid testing tools in food safety.
“The Future of Functional Foods”
Featuring Lisa-Claire Ronquest-Ross (v2food) and Professor Jolieke van der Pols (UQ), this session will discuss personalised nutrition, microbiome science, and the next wave of functional food innovation.
“Smart and Sustainable: Packaging Solutions for SMEs” Run by AIP and featuring Sonalika Sharma (TetraPak) and Jean-François Roiron (Koor), this session gives SMEs the tools to transition to practical, cost-effective sustainable packaging.
“Fuelling Food Tech Innovation”
Featuring Sioban Coster (Eclipse Ingredients) and Philippe Ceulen (Mandalay Venture Partners), this panel unpacks how startups and venture firms are driving Australia’s food tech revolution.

From innovative ingredients to automation, traceability, investment, and packaging design, FoodTech Qld 2025 offers essential insight for anyone in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

View the full agenda and speaker lineup at www.foodtechqld.com.au.

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