APAL Industry Forum and Awards for Excellence 2026

The APAL Industry Forum - Where Insight Drives Growth - will take place at Zinc in Melbourne on Monday, 27 July 2026, and will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow growers, share insights and reshape the future of our industry, together.

The 2026 APAL Industry Forum will encourage Australia's apple and pear growers to progress their businesses with confidence, efficiency and insight.

Against a backdrop of supermarket pressure, rising input costs, evolving consumer expections and emerging technologies, the 2026 Industry Forum will deliver practical tools, data-led insights, and expert guidance to help growers strengthen their decision-making and operational performance.

Through global context, retail and negotiation insights, real-world examples of business growth and adaptation, and demonstrations on how AI can influence orchard operations, the Forum will equip growers with the knowledge to make informed, future-ready choices.

A detailed agenda for the Industry Forum 2026 will be released in the coming weeks.

Preceding the Industry Forum, the APAL Awards for Excellence will take place at the Welcome Drinks during the evening of Sunday, 26 July 2026 at Morris House.

The APAL Awards for Excellence recognises the outstanding contributions of those who’ve helped to shape and influence our industry across all areas, from researching and growing through to marketing and exporting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

APAL Awards for Excellence and Welcome Drinks: 5.30pm – 9.00pm | Morris House – 120 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000

APAL Industry Forum: 8.30am – 4.30pm | Zinc at Federation Square – Cnr Princes Walk & Russell St Ext, Melbourne CBD 3000

Note: If you would like to attend the APAL Industry Awards and APAL Awards for Excellence, please ensure that you have selected the option to attend both days when purchasing your tickets.

Refund policy:

A full refund can be requested up to 1 day before the event.

Contact details:

If you require further assistance or to take advantage of our concierge booking please email [email protected] or phone (03) 9329 3511.

Connect

Meet and catch up in-person with growers, packhouse managers, exporters, marketers, agronomists and researchers.

Engage

Our line-up of speakers will challenge your thinking on how we can operate, deliver quality produce and continue to drive the industry forward.

Network

Numerous opportunities to network and celebrate our industry members with an opportunity for an informal catch-up at our Awards for Excellence and Welcome Drinks on Sunday night, followed by the Industry Forum on Monday.

Stay up to date

Plenty of news you can use: Our agenda will equip you with the technical, commercial and leadership skills necessary to respond to emerging industry trends.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ZINC at Federation Square, Cnr Princes Walk & Russell St Ext, Melbourne, Australia

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