Australian Food & Grocery Council

APEX: The Industry's Summit
2026-08-27 08:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Designed to elevate thinking across supply, sales, marketing, and sustainability, the summit blends shared learning with targeted deep‑dive sessions so every attendee can engage meaningfully with the issues shaping their role and organisation.
The event opens with a whole‑of‑industry plenary, aligning on the challenges, opportunities, and shifts defining the next era of Australian food and grocery. Participants then move into four curated breakout streams, each focused on a core pillar of industry transformation:

Supply: Agility, resilience, intelligence, and next‑gen operations
Sales: Precision, customer understanding, and commercial evolution
Marketing: Brand relevance, consumer insight, creativity, and digital influence
Sustainable Industry Practice: Environmental responsibility, circularity, and long‑term value

These streams foster practical learning, collaborative exploration, and fresh thinking – bringing the sector back together for shared moments of reflection, alignment, and inspiration.

Future Leaders Forum 2026
2026-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
It brings participants together to learn from respected industry executives and thought leaders, gaining practical insights into strategy, leadership, and the forces reshaping the sector.
Designed to accelerate capability and broaden industry perspective, the forum exposes delegates to emerging trends, real world case studies, and expert sessions ranging from global market pressures and workforce change to collaboration, innovation, and long‑term value creation. It also creates an environment for building strong, lasting professional connections that support more effective manufacturer retailer relationships.
By combining inspiration, skill building, and peer networking, the Future Leaders Forum empowers the next generation of leaders to step forward with confidence and contribute to a stronger, more agile, and more connected FMCG industry.
The 2026 event will be held in Melbourne.
