Queensland is hosting the Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) this week, highlighting the state’s ‘cutting-edge’ mining equipment in Brisbane.
The event is expected to welcome more than 7,000 attendees and promote the mining equipment, food and beverage production, and aerospace technology industries.
Local manufacturers from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Toowoomba will be providing site tours at AMW from 12–14 May 2026, hosted by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL).
Queensland’s manufacturing industry contributes more than $29 billion to the local economy and remains a key part of the state government’s five-year Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy.
Minister for Manufacturing Dale Last says the event — hosted in Queensland for the first time in its more than 20-year history — reinforces Queensland’s position as a leader in advanced manufacturing.
“Queensland is open for business, and Australian Manufacturing Week provides an important opportunity for local Queensland companies to connect with industry leaders, attract global investment, and expand into new markets,” Last says.
“Events like pandemics, political unrest, and trade and supply chain disruptions continue to highlight the importance of self-sufficiency and sovereign manufacturing capability, and the Crisafulli Government is committed to accelerating the future of manufacturing right here in Queensland.
“We are investing heavily in the sector, through the $79.1 million Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program and with the addition of two new manufacturing hubs across the state in Toowoomba and on the Sunshine Coast.
“We will continue to support local manufacturers and create a globally competitive and future-ready manufacturing industry that drives the state’s economic growth.”
AMTIL CEO Lorraine Maxwell says the event is putting Queensland on the map.
“Queensland is home to a growing number of innovative manufacturers,” Maxwell says.
“Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 will highlight the strength of this local industry while continuing to serve as a national platform for showcasing excellence in advanced manufacturing.
“Australian Manufacturing Week gives local Queensland businesses the opportunity to connect with global manufacturers and share experiences, build capability, and experience new technologies to advance their operations.”
The Australian Manufacturing Week, hosted by AMTIL, will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 12–14 May 2026. Mining.com.au will be in attendance at the event.
The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited is a national body representing the interests of Australian manufacturing technology suppliers and users within the precision engineering and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
Images: AMTIL
