Early Bird tickets are now available for a key bulk handling technical conference and expo in Melbourne.
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).
BULK2026 remains Australia’s only dedicated exhibition and conference for the bulk solids handling industry.
Momentum for the event continues to build following the announcement of a new partnership between BULK2026 and the Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling (ASBSH), adding further depth to the technical program as organisers at Prime Creative Media finalise preparations.
Returning in 2026, the Bulk Handling Technical Conference will run concurrently with the Bulk Handling Expo, delivering an expanded forum of advanced technical content curated by ASBSH. The combined format is designed to encourage industry-wide discussion, collaboration and practical problem-solving across all areas of bulk materials handling.
Prime Creative Media head of marketing – events Molly Hancock said the partnership with ASBSH represents an exciting development for the event and the industry more broadly.
“This is where engineers, operators, suppliers and managers can come together in the same space and speak the same language,” Hancock said. “Connections are made and insights are shared that would normally take multiple meetings or site visits to establish.”
BULK2026 lets the industry unite under the same roof, which is a feature that sets the event apart from anything else like it. From global equipment suppliers and engineering teams to operations, maintenance, and site-based personnel, the expo creates a holistic view of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Exhibitor interest is also gaining traction, with Kinder Australia confirming preparations are already underway. Sales and marketing manager Sam Veal said the event provides far more than a promotional platform.
“For us, it’s about contributing to broader conversations around reliability, safety and performance across the industry,” Veal said.
With Kinder planning to unveil a new product in 2026, which Veal said is a “revolutionary for conveyor tracking,” the lead-up to BULK2026 is shaping up to be a significant period for the company.
Events like BULK2026 also provide a valuable opportunity for direct engagement with industry stakeholders seeking operational improvements.
“It’s a chance to communicate and educate,” Veal said. “It allows us to maintain dialogue with site representatives who are focused on optimisation, while also catching up with long-term customers and identifying new requirements.
“It’s a real melting pot for bulk handling, we meet people we’ve never connected with before, and that’s where new relationships start.”
In an environment where conveyor failures, dust generation and accelerated wear can result in significant operational and financial impacts, the timing of BULK2026 is particularly relevant.
These pressures position the event as more than a commercial exhibition, providing operators with the opportunity to evaluate new technologies, compare approaches and explore solutions designed to deliver long-term performance. Against this backdrop, experienced suppliers such as Kinder come into sharper focus. A specialist in belt conveyor design, Kinder was recognised as Supplier of the Year at the 2022 Australian Bulk Handling Awards.
Veal said dust control remains a recurring challenge across the sector, and an area where Kinder’s solutions are designed to deliver measurable improvements.
“Our contactless skirting arrangements are designed as an ultimate dust-mitigation solution for bulk handling operations,” he said.
“Products like our Dustscrape system play an important role from a health and safety perspective, from managing silica dust in quarries to improving visibility at iron ore operations.
“We also provide conveyor health checks supported by a uniquely developed software platform, allowing us to identify hazards and productivity issues with the aim of optimising site performance and operator safety.”
While individual innovations will form a key part of discussions on the expo floor, BULK2026 ultimately serves as a broader industry platform, bringing together every decision maker in the bulk handling chain to advance performance, reliability and sustainability across the sector.
For a limited time only, attendees can grab a full Conference Pass for $155 AUD – a discount of over 60 per cent.
Get tickets before they’re gone at bulkhandlingexpo.com.au/attend
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