As industrial supply chains face unprecedented pressure to deliver greater efficiency, resilience, and visibility, Australian manufacturers are accelerating investments in automation, robotics, and advanced intralogistics technologies.
Returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23–25 June 2026, CeMAT Australia will bring together the solutions, technology, and expertise driving the future of warehousing, materials handling, and supply chain management.
The entire value chain under one roof
For manufacturing professionals, CeMAT Australia offers a distinct advantage through its co-location with Industrial Transformation Australia and the Processing & Packaging Pavilion, powered by APPMA.
A single free registration grants access to all three exhibitions, creating a comprehensive platform to explore technologies spanning the entire industrial value chain – from production line output to final distribution.
On the exhibition floor, more than 200 leading suppliers will showcase advancements in warehouse automation, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), fleet management systems, and end-to-end supply chain software designed to optimize space, increase throughput, and insulate operations against workforce constraints.
Real-world insights at the knowledge theatre
Complementing the exhibition floor is the Knowledge Theatre, powered by SSI SCHAEFER. The program features more than 60 industry leaders sharing case studies on AI implementation, retail fulfilment, and operational resilience.
Key sessions and speakers include:
- Steven Ballerini, CEO of the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA), opening the event with a keynote on the future of intralogistics.
- Erica Berchtold (Chief Commercial Officer, David Jones) and Peter Jones (Managing Director, Prological) discussing retail fulfilment and automation strategy during a dedicated fireside chat.
- Dr Sue Keay, Chair of the Robotics Australia Group, examining how robotics and AI are actively reshaping domestic supply networks.
- Alexandra Kelly, Zero Emissions Delivery Lead at IKEA Australia, detailing the company’s operational journey toward zero-emission logistics.
- Sarah Mullen, Chief Operating Officer at Adore Beauty, outlining the evolving requirements modern retailers demand from warehouse and fulfilment hubs.
- Kirstin Egan, Senior Manager, Supply Chain ANZ & SEA at Medline Australia, sharing strategic lessons from managing high-stakes healthcare supply chains.
The speaker lineup also includes insights from experts at Mondelez International, Dematic, Kardex, Jungheinrich, SKUTOPIA, and Botsync, providing practical, actionable strategies that manufacturers can apply directly to their own operations.
Precision on the floor
The event will also see the return of the Australian Forklift Championship. The competition brings the country’s most skilled operators to the exhibition floor to compete in precision-based challenges that highlight safety, accuracy, and operational excellence in materials handling.
Event details
- CeMAT Australia 2026 (Co-located with Industrial Transformation Australia and the Processing & Packaging Pavilion)
- 23–25 June 2026
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Registration is Free. Register here: https://hannoverfairs.eventsair.com/cemat-australia-2026/exhibition-visitor-registration/Site/Register
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