Belt Wise and other participants are gearing up to display their latest innovations at the Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo.
On 16-17 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the bulk handling sector will come together for the industry’s only dedicated exhibition and conference, the Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo (BULK2026).
Exhibitors are eagerly awaiting to demonstrate their products and innovations at the show, which acts as a platform for companies to network and demonstrate to end users what sets them apart in the industry.
Belt Wise managing director Beau Weiss said the company is excited to be a gold sponsor of the event, and for all the opportunities that BULK2026 will provide.
“From a Belt Wise perspective, we’re excited to engage with a lot of people because this will be the first time in 20 or so years that I’ve been involved in the market as a different company and with a varied scope of experience,” Weiss said. “This is the first time representing Belt Wise, and I’m excited to showcase our knack for innovation in the industry.”
Weiss had decades of global experience in the material handling and conveyor optimisation industry when he founded Belt Wise. The company works across Australia and globally to design, optimise, and maintain conveyor systems.
Weiss said he’s thrilled to be among an impressive lineup of exhibitors, and BULK2026 will provide a platform for Belt Wise to showcase its latest innovations.
“BULK2026 has a very good lineup this year, and I’m looking forward to the engagement and networking opportunities,” Weiss said. “BULK gives us a platform to engage directly with end users, which is highly valuable to any company. The face-to-face engagement is important to us at Belt Wise.”
Belt Wise’s latest innovation, an automated splice quality assurance system Weiss said can save companies millions and improve on-site safety, will be on display for end users to see and to use in real-time.
“Belt Wise will have a fabric splice and a steel cord splice at the expo, and have the software set up over the top of both,” Weiss said. “People attending will be able to see the software being used live and also use the hardware in real-time.”
Engaging with end users and receiving feedback remains the upmost priority for Belt Wise.
Weiss said that taking onboard the response from customers will be the best way for the company to continuously improve.
“BULK2026 provides an environment unlike any other, where thousands of people can get a feel for what we’re doing at Belt Wise,” Weiss said. “We’ll be able to get valuable information from end users in such a fast period, which we can use to improve the company in multiple aspects.”
BULK2026 brings together Australia’s bulk handling industries, which includes the quarry sector, with opportunities to reach a wide audience, meet new clients, and explore the latest technologies. The event also highlights critical topics, including sustainability, workforce safety, and supply chain resilience.
Prime Creative Media general manager of events Siobhan Rocks said the show will now feature a dedicated technical conference.
“When we ran BULK in 2024, it was mainly an exhibition, so we had a lot of great exhibitors demonstrating their products,” she said.
“But in 2026, we are getting back to what we think is the most important thing for a bulk handling event, which is to focus on the technical conference. BULK2026 is really about the content first, supported by the exhibition.
“We are being guided by Australian Society of Bulk Solids Handling and TUNRA, who will curate the program.”
This dedicated technical forum will attract senior engineers, researchers, consultants, and specialists, cementing the expo’s position as a destination for innovation and leadership in bulk handling.
BULK2026 will be co-located with MegaTrans, Australia’s largest integrated conference and exhibition dedicated to the logistics and supply chain industry.
“Despite being different events, we know that supply chain logistics and the bulk handling communities are really interconnected,” Rocks said.
“We are also excited to change what we’re doing from a networking perspective. For the first time ever, we are going to have a dedicated network evening.”
“Join us on 16–17 September 2026 at BULK2026 for an unmissable opportunity to connect with leading suppliers and industry experts. Hear directly from key decision makers shaping the future of bulk materials handling, gain valuable insights, and be part of the conversations driving the industry forward.” •
Get involved: bulkhandlingexpo.com.au
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