Save the Date! 2026 SEQ Food Summit

July 19, 2026

SEQ Food Summit 2026 is coming!

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 preview (speakers and details coming soon)

Sunday 19 July - People’s Day

  • AM: Participatory community workshop for youth, family and community advocates to work on the next generation of food in SEQ.
  • PM: Community film night - food, drink and short films exploring food, farming and culture

Monday 20 July - Industry Day

  • AM: Industry-only forum for farmers, wholesalers, chefs, 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
  • PM: 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).

Tuesday 21 July - 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, policy and funding.

Get involved

Tickets and program to be released soon. In the meantime:

  • We’re taking EOIs for those interested in speaking at People’s Day or Industry Day

  • You can pop your name on the waitlist to be first to know when Early Bird tickets are available for Industry Day or Policy Day

  • 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

 

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