Australian Food & Grocery Council

AFGC Virtual Briefing Room - Update on Packaging Regulation
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Kickstarting the 2026 AFGC annual webinar series, the AFGC Virtual Briefing Room – Update on Packaging Regulation provides members with a snapshot of the evolving packaging policy landscape across jurisdictions.
Designed to set the tone for the full series, this briefing will equip members with the clarity and foresight needed to navigate where the packaging policy landscape is heading.

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only.

Autonomous Planning for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
2026-02-20 12:30 - 13:30
This webinar, hosted by the AFGC in partnership with RELEX, will show how food and beverage manufacturers can better navigate one of the most complex planning environments in industry; balancing shelf life, allergens, batch constraints, volatile demand, and frequent supply disruptions. Despite this complexity, many organisations still rely on spreadsheet-driven planning processes that struggle to react quickly and consistently.
What you’ll gain:

A clear understanding of what autonomous planning means in a food and beverage context
Insight into why traditional planning struggles with short-term volatility
How shorter planning horizons improve responsiveness and factory stability
The role of digital twins and automated decision-making in execution planning
Practical takeaways for reducing firefighting while improving service levels and efficiency

This webinar is open to AFGC Full Members only.

Food and Grocery Australia 2026
2026-05-20 08:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00 | Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia

Tomorrow's Intelligence: The AI Insights Forum
2026-07-02 08:30 - 12:30
Built around practical insight and strategic foresight, the session offers a clear pathway into how AI can enable faster decisions, deeper understanding, and more resilient operations. Through keynotes, case discussions, and sector‑specific examples, participants gain clarity on the opportunities, risks, and readiness actions that matter now.
Tomorrow’s Intelligence is about equipping the industry with the knowledge and confidence to build smarter, more adaptive businesses – and a stronger, more connected sector – through responsible, real‑world use of AI.

APEX: The Industry's Summit
2026-08-27 08:30 - 16:00
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.
