

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Accelerate Manufacturing Conference 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 10:15 pm – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:15 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: The 2026 Accelerate Manufacturing Conference returns to the Western Downs on Wednesday 25 March at the Dalby Events Centre, bringing together industry experts, investors, and innovators to drive the future of advanced manufacturing across the region.

The fifth annual instalment of Council's Accelerate Manufacturing Conference offers a unique and practical day of learning, equipping attendees with real-world strategies to tackle today's manufacturing challenges.

Renowned leadership expert and host of the No Bullsh!t Leadership podcast, Martin G. Moore, will headline this year’s Accelerate Manufacturing Conference as the keynote speaker.

The former CEO of CS Energy will be drawing on decades of experience to inspire local manufacturers to thrive in an industry enduring constant change and technological advancement.

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
An exciting panel of industry experts and manufacturers will drive discussion on a range of interesting themes including:
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
- This panel explores how manufacturers can build stronger, smarter, and more resilient supply chains by leveraging regional strengths, industry collaboration, and emerging technologies to unlock new opportunities in diversification, reshoring, and market expansion across the Western Downs and Southern Queensland and beyond.

𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
- This panel explores how regional manufacturers can prepare the workforce of tomorrow by designing training pathways and workplaces that meet the needs of a rapidly evolving industry, blending strategic insights from industry leaders and training providers with the real lived experience of two recently qualified apprentices to highlight what young people value most in a modern manufacturing career—including purpose, progression, upskilling, mentoring, and a supportive workplace culture.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 - 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆
- This panel explores how digital technologies are transforming manufacturing. Experts in automation, AI, robotics, data analytics, and smart systems will discuss practical and cost‑effective adoption approaches. They will share real‑world examples, emerging trends and what digital transformation looks like on the factory floor in the Western Downs and across Queensland.

𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 &amp; 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀
- This panel gives manufacturers a clear snapshot of the grants, incentives, and funding pathways available to drive innovation, adopt new technology, and accelerate business growth.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dalby/accelerate-manufacturing-conference-2026/200029736309658
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://wdrc.au/amc26-tix?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dalby-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dalby
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Dalby Events Centre
- **lat**: -27.181961666667
- **long**: 151.25381333333
- **full address**: Dalby Events Centre, Dalby, Australia

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Western Downs Regional Council (https://allevents.in/org/western-downs-regional-council/14894784)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 10:15 pm (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dalby Events Centre, Dalby, Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Western Downs Regional Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Accelerate Manufacturing Conference 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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