Bulk Expo 2026 brings Australia’s bulk handling industry together to solve problems, share solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Australia’s bulk solids handling sector is expecting steady demand in 2025, but operators are still feeling the squeeze.
Mining and agriculture continue to drive the industry. However, capacity bottlenecks at ports, tighter health and environmental rules, rising costs, and rapid advances in automation and dust-control technology are creating new pressures on operations.
Large volumes of bulk commodities are still moving through Australia’s export network. Grain handlers and terminal operators say there is meaningful available capacity across multiple ports, but shipping and landside handling are under strain. After recent bumper harvests and global shipping challenges, operators are turning to short-term solutions such as mobile shiploaders and increased berth handling to help clear queues.
At the same time, upgrades and new bulk materials handling projects are taking place across the country. This shows the sector remains committed to long-term improvements in throughput and performance.
For many, the answer lies in collaboration. That’s why the Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo will be a key event in 2026.
Bulk Expo brings operators, engineers, and decision-makers together to share knowledge, solve problems, and unlock new opportunities.
On the exhibition floor, suppliers will have direct access to the people who influence purchasing – the engineers improving plant performance, the operators dealing with flow blockages, and the managers seeking better dust-control systems.
Past exhibitors report strong results from attending the show, including quality leads, follow-up meetings, new contracts, and long-term customer relationships. For suppliers in this sector, the event provides a clear return on investment through
access to a highly targeted audience.
The technical conference program will dig into the core challenges and mechanics of bulk solids handling. Sessions will cover material flow behaviour, storage design, pneumatic and mechanical conveying, dust mitigation, wear management, process optimisation, and advanced modelling. Case studies from mining, agriculture, ports, and manufacturing will show what works in the real world.
This mix of research and practical experience helps attendees take new ideas back to their sites, and gives suppliers a clearer picture of what their customers need.
“From flow challenges to dust control, every part of the supply chain is evolving. The industry’s next big breakthroughs will come from collaboration, and Bulk Expo is where that collaboration begins,” Prime Creative Media Marketing Coordinator – Events Tiarna Condren said.
“The strength of this sector has always been its ability to innovate under pressure. The Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo gives that innovation a platform and gives businesses the chance to turn expertise into real ROI,” Tiarna said.
With growing expectations around emissions, dust, flow, and reliability, the Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo offers a rare chance to align expertise, equipment, and opportunity. It’s where ideas are tested, solutions are found, and introductions turn into contracts.
To get involved, visit bulkhandlingexpo.com.au.