The Australian's Global Food Forum returns to Sydney on Wednesday 18 March 2026, and as a member of The Australian Plus, you can enjoy 50% off tickets.

The event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Australia's $150 billion agribusiness and food sector.

In an era of unprecedented change, how do we sustain prosperity by capturing Australia's global food advantage? The forum will explore the critical issues shaping our food future—from groundbreaking agricultural technologies and sustainable practices to the investment trends reshaping farmland ownership and the next generation of farmers securing our food supply.

Key Focus Areas

- The future of farming: Next-generation leadership and succession planning
- Global food trends and their impact on Australian agriculture
- Climate adaptation and decarbonisation strategies
- Supply chain resilience and logistics innovation
- Export opportunities and international market access
- Technology adoption: From precision agriculture to AI and automation
- Water security and resource management
- Investment trends: Understanding capital flows into Australian farmland

Join the Conversation

The Global Food Forum will convene a world-class lineup of industry experts, policymakers, investors, and key players to debate and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agribusiness today—and in the decades to come.Whether you're a producer, processor, investor, technology provider, or policy-maker, this is your opportunity to gain insights, forge connections, and help shape the future of Australia's food systems.

Be part of the conversation that shapes Australia's food future.

Event information: 

When: Wednesday 18 March 2026  
Time: 8.00am registration for 8.30am start, networking drinks - 2.00pm to 3.00pm 
Where: Ilumina Sydney, 1 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000

For more event information, visit theaustralian.com.au/business/global-food-forum