Future-Proofing Manufacturing: Sustainability, Innovation & Resilience in Melbourne’s North

This is an industry event focused on advancing the future of manufacturing and related industries across Melbourne’s north.

In collaboration with Melbourne’s North Food Group (MNFG), Melbourne’s North Advanced Manufacturing Group (MNAMG) and the City of Darebin, this event brings together manufacturers, innovators, and industry leaders to explore strategic opportunities for growth, resilience, and sustainability in a changing market.

This event will showcase practical, local success stories and expert advice to help your business deliver strategic improvement, providing innovative solutions that streamline operations, increase visibility, and nurture ongoing growth.

What to Expect:

• Facility Tour – Huhtamaki Australia
  Explore the inner workings of Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable molded fiber or pulp packaging solutions. This site tour will showcase advanced manufacturing in action, including how the company integrates circular economy practices and innovation into its daily operations. See how they are focused on achieving carbon-neutral production and designing all of their products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030.
• Resilience in Action – Surf Coast Eggs
  Join Brad McAuliffe, Chief Executive Officer, Surf Coast Eggs, as he shares the real-world challenges facing Victoria’s poultry industry in the wake following recent illness outbreaks. His firsthand account offers valuable insights into resilience, continuity planning, and risk management, lessons that are relevant to any business facing unexpected disruptions.
• Mandatory Climate Disclosure Tiers 1, 2 & 3 – Green Energy & Carbon Management
  Discover how GECM partners with manufacturers to deliver transformational change through tailored strategies that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and accurately measure and report your carbon footprint. Their approach also helps streamline operations and supports sustainable business growth over the next 3 to 5 years. This session will offer practical insights into how your business can achieve compliance within today’s evolving manufacturing regulatory landscape.
• Meaningful Networking
  Connect with like-minded manufacturers, industry experts, and government partners who are shaping the future of Melbourne’s north. The event offers space to exchange ideas, spark collaboration, and discover new support channels.

Why You Should Attend:

• Discover how to implement strategic sustainable improvements in your manufacturing operations
• Gain practical ideas to increase efficiency, resilience, and long-term viability
• See sustainability and innovation in action at Huhtamaki’s advanced facility
• Build connections with peers, industry partners, and support organisations
• Identify practical improvements to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and accurately measure and report your carbon footprint so that your business moves forward with confidence.