Meet the Makers 2026: Industry Lunch, Panel & Networking

Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation and industry insight as part of Meet the Makers 2026.

Following the morning trade session, this ticketed experience brings together producers, buyers and industry professionals for a more relaxed and meaningful way to connect - over lunch, shared ideas, and extended networking.

Event Details

Tuesday 23 June 2026
Venue 114, Bokarina

1:30pm - 2:15pm: Industry Lunch & Networking

2:15pm - 3:15pm: Panel Discussion

A practical, real world conversation featuring people actively building, buying, manufacturing and scaling food brands across Australia.

Moderated by Andrew Eves-Brown, you will hear directly from a panel of experts:

Antony Williams - Head of Meat, Seafood & Smallgoods - Harris Farm Markets
Nova Madsen - Business Development Manager - Charmlaw Foods
Craig Agnew - The Happy Snack Company
Janessa Rutter - Bask & Co

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.

Additional speaker information and biographies will be added soon.

3:15pm - 4:00pm: Further Networking

Continue conversations with exhibitors, buyers and peers in an open, informal setting designed for genuine connection and commercial opportunity.

Why Attend

• Build relationships with producers, buyers and industry peers
• Gain insights from industry voices and panel discussion
• Continue conversations started during the trade session
• Discover new products and suppliers in a relaxed environment

Who Should Attend

• Food and beverage producers
• Chefs and hospitality professionals
• Retailers and buyers
• Industry stakeholders and partners

What’s Included

• Light lunch
• Access to panel discussion
• Entry to networking session
• Opportunity to connect with Meet the Makers exhibitors and purchase products

Tickets

Limited tickets available

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Important Information

• This session follows the Meet the Makers trade event
• Attendees will have access to exhibitors during the networking session

Photography Notice

This event will be professionally photographed. Images may be used by FAN for marketing and promotional purposes.

Welcome to our Food & Agribusiness Network event! We're delighted to capture and share the moments that reflect the spirit of our community. Your presence may feature on our digital platforms as we celebrate this shared experience.

This event is brought to you with the support of our event sponsors: Meet the Makers is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Council, Mogul Digital, Food and Hospitality Queensland, Fresh Meats, Noosa Council, Nutworks and TAFE Queensland. Their commitment to celebrating local producers and elevating our regional food culture is what makes events like this possible.

Thank you to the Food and Agribusiness Network's (FAN) other partners: We would also like to give special thanks to Sunshine Coast Council, City of Moreton Bay, Noosa Council, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, Food and Beverage Accelerator, Gympie Council, SRJ Walker Wayland, Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, Big Dry Friday (Morgans Financial), McCormick (Gourmet Garden), Argon Law, The Beach Bars, KBI Insurance, Choice Energy, Food and Hospitality Queensland and the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society. Their ongoing support of FAN is sincerely appreciated and directly helps our members to prosper and grow every day.

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