Tickets are now on sale for Bulk Expo, giving industry professionals the opportunity to attend Australia’s only dedicated bulk solids handling exhibition and conference.
Taking place on 16-17 September at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Bulk Expo will bring together experts, suppliers and decision makers from across the bulk handling sector for two days of technical insight, networking and industry collaboration.
Prime Creative Media Head of Marketing – Events Molly Hancock, said the event will bring together professionals from across multiple industries.
“Bulk Expo caters to mining, agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, quarrying and a wide range of industries that handle bulk materials,” Molly said.
“Between the conference, the expo, the networking events and the awards, it’s shaping up to be a brilliant couple of days for the industry,” she said.
The 2026 conference program is shaping up as a major drawcard, with a strong focus on practical challenges and emerging technologies across bulk handling operations.
One of the key themes is Conveyor Innovation & Performance, which will explore the future of belt and mechanical conveying. Sessions will look at monitoring systems, wear resistance testing and bucket elevator engineering, along with how new technologies are improving long-distance conveyor performance and energy efficiency.
Safety remains a central focus, with Dust, Fire & Safety Risk Management forming another major theme. Presentations will address conveyor belt fire safety, dust explosion protection in bulk handling terminals and solutions to reduce dust leaks. These topics are particularly relevant as operators look to balance compliance requirements with productivity gains.
Storage, Stockpiles & Material Flow will also feature prominently in the program. This stream will examine safer and more efficient storage systems, including how to manage unpredictable loads during discharge and improve the stability of large-scale stockpiles such as iron ore. Advances in bulk tonnage assessment methods will also be covered, giving attendees practical tools to improve accuracy and planning across their operations.
The growing role of data and real-time insights will be highlighted in the Monitoring, Measurement & Data Insights theme. Technologies such as fibre optic conveyor monitoring, live wear tracking of wall liners, dynamic weighing systems and material quality tracking will be explored.
Rounding out the program is Simulation, Design & Future Technologies, which will showcase the next generation of engineering approaches. Topics will include solid-fluid simulation tools, new deep mining technologies and innovative transport system designs for mobile ship loading conveyors. These sessions aim to provide a forward-looking perspective on how the industry can adapt to increasing demand and operational complexity.
“We didn’t want to create a program that just talks at people and leaves them with nothing to take home,” Molly said.
“We wanted to put together a conference that gets into the detail of what’s actually going wrong on site and what’s working to fix it.”
Alongside the conference, the exhibition floor will feature a wide range of suppliers and service providers, offering attendees the chance to see the latest equipment and solutions up close. The Day One Networking Event will further support industry connection, providing a relaxed setting for professionals to meet, share ideas and build relationships.
Tickets are now available: https://bulkhandlingexpo.com.au/attend/
