TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Be part of a curated trade event connecting you with quality food and beverage producers from across Southeast Queensland.
Bringing together around 50 selected producers and a highly engaged audience of chefs, retailers, distributors, exporters, foodservice and industry professionals, this is a focused, high-quality environment designed for real conversations and genuine commercial outcomes.
Discover new products, meet regional producers and make valuable industry connections all in one place.
Exhibitor Categories at previous Meet the Makers have been:
Buyer Trade Session (free)
Free registration for approved buyers and industry professionals
Industry Lunch, Panel & Networking (paid $39+GST)
Optional ticketed add-on available during registration
Spaces are limited to maintain a high-quality and engaged audience.
Below is the exciting agenda for the day, packed with opportunities to connect, discover and network across the food and agribusiness industry.
Main Event
Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Venue 114, Bokarina
Buyer Session (Free – Trade Only) – 10:30AM – 1:30PM
A focused, buyer-only trade session designed for genuine connection and product discovery. Meet decision-makers, present your products, and explore new supply opportunities.
Industry Lunch, Panel & Networking (Ticketed Add-On $39+GST) – 1:30PM – 4:00PM
This ticketed session brings together producers and industry. Alongside a catered lunch, there’s a real world, panel discussion featuring people who actually do the work. They’ll share what’s working, what’s not, and what they’re seeing across the food and beverage sector currently.
Moderated by Andrew Eves-Brown, you will hear directly from a panel of experts:
Together, they’ll unpack what’s working across the food and beverage sector right now, what buyers are looking for, common mistakes brands make, and where they see opportunities emerging across retail, wholesale and foodservice.
Be part of the conversation and connect directly with exhibitors and attendees in a relaxed networking environment. Our Makers will continue to showcase their fantastic products following the panel, creating more commercial opportunities for all.
This is a curated trade event. Buyer registrations are intended for industry professionals with an active role in product sourcing, procurement or commercial partnerships. Registrations may be reviewed and cancelled if these criteria are not met.
Attendees of the networking session will have continued access to exhibitors during this time.
For details or questions, please contact info@foodagribusiness.org.au
This event will be professionally photographed. Your presence may feature on our digital platforms as we celebrate this shared experience.
If you’d prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please let a FAN team member or the photographer know.
Our goal is to ensure a positive experience for all.
Read what our exhibitors have to say about their experience at Meet the Makers
This event is brought to you with the support of our event sponsors. Their commitment to celebrating local producers and elevating our regional food culture is what makes events like this possible.
