Scaling Up WA's Food & Beverage Sector

Get hot off the press insights into government and industry strategies for scaling up WA's food and beverage sector!

WA's emerging value-added food and beverage sector is driving real innovation, with capability to gain a substantial share in both domestic and global markets. 

Join members of government, industry and community for this free special event, kindly hosted by the City of Canning and presented in partnership with ScaleUP WA and the WA Food & Beverage Alliance (WAFBA) to include keynote speakers, engaging panel discussion, and networking with light refreshments.

Key thrusts:

• Hear from key representatives across government and industry sharing strategies into building a strong, sustainable food and beverage sector in WA.
• Engage in an exciting panel discussion with established WA-based food and beverage businesses discussing what they believe has been been crucial to their growth and success; what they see as the greatest opportunities for the sector going forward, and what's required to be able to take advantage of them. 
• Meet and mingle with diverse stakeholders while gaining fresh insights.

Registration is essential***

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What is ScaleUP WA?

ScaleUP WA is a purpose built growth program and accelerator for established SMEs and future market leaders who have the vision and drive to get scale, and create and capture real value.

Who is WAFBA?

WA Food & Beverage Alliance (WAFBA) formed as a co-operation between specific government agencies, bringing a tighter focus on growing and supporting the state's innovative food and beverage sector.

Schedule

2:30pm Welcome
2:45pm Keynotes
3:30pm Industry Opportunities & Trajectories
3:50pm Venture Panel Discussion
4:45pm Networking & Refreshments
5:30pm Close

Please note times are subject to change.

More Information

Venue: this event will be taking place inside the City of Canning's Admin Building in the Function Room, with kick-off at approximately 2:30pm. 

Parking: free parking is available on site and around the venue with access via George St W or Wharf St, behind the Police Station. 

Transport: from the CBD catch the Mandurah line, stopping at Cannington Station or one of the following bus lines will get you there: 

100, 177, 220, 930

Check out the nearest bus stops below.

• CBD: 220, 221, 230, 930
• Cannington Station: 34, 72, 177
  
• Canning Bridge: 100
• Curtin University: 201
• Murdoch & Bull Creek: 208, 507, 508

Fares are between $2 to $6 depending on whether you travel by bus or train, one-way or multiple stops.