NATIONAL MANUFACTURING SUMMIT 2026 | 29 & 30 JULY | ADELAIDE

Hosted by Weld Australia, the National Manufacturing Summit brings together a diverse group of industry stakeholders. This years Summit will be held on 29 and 30 July 2026 in Adelaide. The Summit gathers leading representatives from all the major stakeholders in Australia’s manufacturing sector—business, unions, universities, the financial sector, suppliers, and government—to discuss the sector’s prospects, and identify promising, pragmatic policy measures designed to support industry. With the theme of "Manufacturing Sovereignty: Australia’s Defence Advantage", the 2026 National Manufacturing Summit will shine a spotlight on the pivotal role Australia’s manufacturing sector plays in strengthening our national security, economic resilience, and sovereign capability.

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Manufacturing Sovereignty: Australia’s Defence Advantage As global tensions reshape supply chains and accelerate the need for self-reliant industrial systems, the Defence…

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Weld Australia’s National Manufacturing Summit is one of the most prestigious events on the manufacturing industry calendar. With a diverse…

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