NATIONAL MANUFACTURING SUMMIT 2026
About
The 2026 National Manufacturing 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.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VENUE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY THE HILTON HOTEL, WILL BE REBRANDED ON 1 JULY 2026 AS THE AMORA HOTEL***
Please see the summit website for the discounted Summit hotel room rate at the Amora/Hilton Hotel Adelaide - to receive the discounted rate, book by 29 May 2026 - www.manufacturingsummit.com.au/venue
WEDNESDAY 29 JULY 2026
Summit Day 1 - Ballroom BC - 8:00am to 3:40pm
Summit Dinner - Ballroom BC - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
THURSDAY 30 JULY 2026
Summit Day 2 - Ballroom BC- 9:00am to 1:30pm
Date
Wednesday 29 July 2026 8:00 AM - Thursday 30 July 2026 1:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Amora Hotel (Formerly Hilton Hotel)
233 Victoria Square, 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000