Conference Directory
Key Industry Events and Conferences in Australia
Attending and participating in major national events and conferences are useful for starting and growing a business in Australia. This listing identifies key national industry events and conferences across a range of sectors and industries that are highly relevant for international businesses.
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| Sector | Event | Month | Description |
| Aviation | Avalon Australian International Airshow | March | The Avalon Australian International Airshow has a proudly altruistic heritage with a mission to promote Australian aviation and industrial capability. |
| Clean Energy | All Energy | October | All Energy Australia is the largest gathering of renewable energy professionals in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a premium free-to-attend business to business conference and exhibition. |
| Clean Energy | Australian Offshore Wind Industry Forum | June | The challenges for offshore wind are as unique as they are complex from constructability to grid connections to workforce to policy settings. A must-attend one-day event for anyone involved in the evolution of this new industry in the Australian context. |
| Clean Energy | Wind Energy Australia | July | Australia Wind Energy is the country's largest onshore and offshore wind energy event, where you can meet the entire wind energy value chain. |
| Clean Energy | Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition | November | The two-day event featured a strategic summit, a dynamic exhibition area hosting over 150 exhibitors, showcasing the latest advancements, technologies, and solutions in the world of hydrogen along with a H2Tech Series Stage. |
| Defence | Land Forces | September | The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is the premier platform for interaction between defence, industry and government of all levels, to meet, do business and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the global land defence markets. |
| Defence / Technology | MilCIS 2025 | November | The annual Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) Conference welcomes military and government organisations, academia, and defence industries to contribute to the future direction of military communications and information systems. |
| Education / Technology | EDUtech | June | EDUtech, Australia’s largest conference and exhibition for educators and EdTech providers. |
| Fintech | Intersekt | September | Intersekt is the largest gathering of Australian Fintechs, hubs, accelerators, policymakers, regulators, investors and advisors, devoted to examining, discussing and unlocking the potential of Australia’s Fintech market. |
| Food | Fine Food Australia | September | Fine Food Australia is the leading trade event for the food industry. |
| Food |
May |
There will be over 450 exhibitors and special events, including the Chef of the Year, National Restaurant Conference and Aged Care Catering Summit. |
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| Health / Technology |
August |
HIC2025, the national conference of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH), is the premier event for digital health, e-health, and health informatics. |
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| Health / Technology |
May |
DHF brings together 8,000+ senior execs for two frenetic days of learning, networking, and fun. |
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| Health / Technology |
December |
Hear from the innovators, investors and industry champions who are changing the healthcare landscape in Australia and beyond. |
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| Health / Wellness |
May |
Where retailers find the latest healthy products. |
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| Horticulture |
June |
Australia and New Zealand's largest horticulture conference and trade show. |
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| Innovation / Technology / Music / Film / Gaming | SXSW Sydney | October | South by Southwest celebrates the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture |
| Life Sciences | AusBiotech | October | For over 38 years, the AusBiotech conference has served as the leading international meeting place for the Australian life science community. Biotechnology continues to unlock vast potential for improving human life. |
| Manufacturing |
May |
Exhibit at Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) and be part of the singular platform for Australian technological excellence. |
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| Maritime | IndoPacific | November | The Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition is the region's premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition, connecting Australian and international defence, industry, government, academia and technology leaders, in the national interest. |
| Mining & Resources | International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) | October | The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is where the most influential people in the mining industry come together, delivering ideas, inspiration and serving as a meeting ground for industry leaders. |
| Regulation/ Technology |
April |
From the home of RegTech, these gatherings will unite policy, supervisory, innovation, risk leaders, and technologists to explore challenges and opportunities in a collaborative environment. |
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