SEQ Food Summit 2026
July 19, 2026
The way we do food shapes the region we become
SEQ Food Summit is three days of conversation, collaboration and strategy across all levels of the food system. We’re bringing together families, farmers, chefs, government and more to rethink the way our incredible region grows, buys and shares food.
South East Queensland is the fastest growing region in Australia - expected to be home to another 1.5 million people in the next 15 years. Loads of potential, and loads at stake.
By building stronger, smarter, regenerative food systems now, we can:
- provide food security and better nutrition to our growing population
- boost the economy with prosperous farming and food service industries
- insulate our communities from cost-of-living pressures, supply disruptions and global crises
- prioritise First-Nations leadership in our native foods sector
- create a 2032 Games legacy to be proud of
- lower emissions and repair country
Our unique three-day program has dedicated sessions for community, industry and policymakers. Each day we capture the voices, ideas and commitments of each group, feeding their viewpoints through to be heard and actioned by the next. Community shares the future they want to see and plans for grassroots change. Industry works on the business of it all, building pathways and partnerships. Policy explores ways to enable and make it possible.
PROGRAM
2-4pm - Your Food, Your Future - Community Workshop
High-energy community workshop to get youth (and the people around them) fired up and hopeful for the future of our food system. Hear about good things already happening, and get your voices heard - don't leave it up to the bigwigs. More info and registration here.
5pm - Community film night
Food, drink and short films exploring food, farming and culture (details coming soon!)
1-5pm - Industry-only forum for farmers, wholesalers, chefs and procurers
connecting the people who grow our food, with those who work with it at scale, and influence how so many others eat. Talks, panels, practical workshops and no-fluff networking, to take better sourcing and supply chains from aspiration to action. More info & tickets here.
6pm - Eat Drink Think (all welcome!)
Food trucks, local wines and a series of lightning talks from some of our best, brightest and most outspoken in food (farmers, chefs, food writers and more). Details coming soon.
9-3pm - Policy Day
An intensive conference bringing together policy leaders and decision makers in our food system. A frank look at the obstacles and opportunities in creating a robust regional regionalised food system through procurement and policy. More info and register here.
Partnerships
Your organisation can be front and centre in the conversation and show your support for your community by becoming an event partner. Contact us for a copy of the packages.
Questions? Contact jessie@foodconnectfoundation.org.au