TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Be part of a curated trade event connecting you directly with buyers actively sourcing new food and beverage products.
Meet the Makers 2026 brings together around 50 selected producers and a highly engaged audience of chefs, retailers, distributors and industry professionals – all in one streamlined, high-quality environment designed for real commercial outcomes.
This is your opportunity to build meaningful relationships, showcase your products, and grow your market presence.
Meet the Makers is suited to businesses that are ready to put their products in front of decision-makers and have meaningful trade conversations on the day.
Ideal exhibitors include:
Meet the Makers attracts a highly relevant audience, including:
Exhibitor places are limited and will be curated to ensure a strong, relevant mix of producers. Register now to be considered.
Full exhibitor details, including bump-in times and event logistics, will be provided upon confirmation.
Exhibiting at Meet the Makers gives your business the chance to:
Whether you are looking to grow your wholesale footprint, expand your stockists, build awareness or reconnect with industry, Meet the Makers gives you a platform to do it in one place.
Below is the exciting agenda for the day, packed with opportunities to connect, discover and network across the food and agribusiness industry.
Bump In
Monday 22 June between 3.30PM – 7.30PM
Main Event
Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Venue 114, Bokarina
Official Opening – 10:00AM – 10:30AM
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 – Free for Exhibitors) – 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.
Bump Out – 4:00PM – 6:00PM
This is a curated trade event. Exhibitor applications may be reviewed to ensure product mix and event quality
All food exhibitors must hold current Public Liability Insurance and comply with Sunshine Coast Council regulations.
Cancellation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
