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APPEX 2027 is set to take over the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, March 16-19, bringing together four huge days of innovation, live experiences, expert insights, groundbreaking tech, industry connections, and more. Explore everything happening across Australia’s largest processing and packaging exhibition.
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Exhibition
Get hands-on with the latest equipment, technology and solutions across 30,000m² of exhibition space, spanning four dedicated zones: Materials & Packaging, Packaging Machinery, IT & Services, and Processing & Packaging Machinery. See what’s new and discover solutions built for the challenges of modern manufacturing.
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Live Demonstrations
See innovation in action. Experience the latest technologies, equipment and product innovations up close with live demonstrations across the expo. Watch innovation perform in real time and discover what’s new across the processing and packaging industry. More details to be announced.
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Meat Industry Day
Returning to APPEX 2027, Meat Industry Day is an initiative led by the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC), bringing the meat processing sector together on Wednesday 17 March to connect, share knowledge and explore the latest technologies, equipment and solutions shaping the industry. More details to be announced.
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Food Industry Solution Series
Join expert-led sessions at The Food Industry Solution Series, showcasing the latest technology, automation and efficiency solutions for manufacturers. Hosted and curated by Barry McGookin, sessions will run on Tuesday 16 March and Thursday 18 March 2027.
More details and timetable to be announced.
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F&B SME Packaging & Machinery Solutions Centre
Australian SMEs, this is your destination for independent expert advice towards more sustainable manufacturing. In partnership with APPMA, End Food Waste, AIP, Tetra Pak, and RMIT, the solutions centre will deliver real-world case studies and provide research-backed guidance on packaging, processing, and machinery transitions. More details and timetable to be announced.
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The Packaging Innovation Edit Live by PKN x ThePackHub
The Packaging Innovation Edit Live is coming to APPEX 27. A PKN and ThePackHub collaboration presented by ThePackHub's CEO, Paul Jenkins. Visitors can expect insights into a curated selection of standout global packaging innovations plus daily sessions on trends and innovations hitting the market. Find out more here, plus more details to be announced.
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International Packaging Press Organisation Forum
The
International Packaging Press Organisation Forum has partnered with
APPMA to add a global flavour to sessions in the APPEX Seminar Theatre, with experienced journalists bringing their expert insights and participating in Q&A sessions with local brand owners and industry leaders.
More details to be announced.
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APPMA Awards of Excellence & APPEX Gala Dinner
Celebrate the people, businesses and ideas shaping the future of processing and packaging at the APPMA Awards of Excellence and APPEX Gala Dinner. An evening recognising excellence, innovation, leadership and best practice across the industry. Awards Submissions close Friday 18th September. Gala Dinner tickets on sale soon.
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Student Education Day
Calling all engineering students! Education Day is your opportunity to connect with the processing and packaging industry, get closer to the latest tech and innovation, and discover the diverse career pathways and opportunities available across the sector. More details to be announced.
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Network & Dine
Returning in 2027, APPEX 2027 will have dedicated zones for all sectors of the industry, as well as Networking Hubs and dining areas. Whether you’re catching up with existing clients, meeting new contacts or taking a break between sessions, there’ll be plenty of spaces to connect over a coffee, meal or drink. More details to be announced.
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Innovation & New Technology
Explore the latest technologies, equipment and solutions transforming the industry, from smarter automation and advanced machinery to new materials, digital solutions and emerging technologies. See what’s new, what’s possible and how innovation can help drive your business forward.
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