Hannover Fairs Australia, the organiser of CeMAT & Industrial Transformation Australia (ITA), has announced the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) will return as a key partner for the event in 2026.

CeMAT and ITA Australia will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), June 23 to 25, 2026, with the APPMA anchoring the processing and packaging sector the event, Hannover Fairs Australia states.

The APPMA Pavilion will highlight the machinery, automation, and solutions powering Australia’s most important industries, from FMCG and healthcare to bulk product packaging and pet food.

The ITA will showcase developments in automation, data exchange, and IoT technologies.

Mike Nissen, commercial director at Hannover Fairs Australia, says: “We’re delighted to renew our partnership with APPMA for Industrial Transformation Australia (ITA) 2026”.

“Their Pavilion plays a vital role in connecting our audience with the technologies and expertise driving Australia’s processing and packaging sector,” Nissen continues.

Michael Moran, CEO of APPMA, adds: “This partnership is a cornerstone of our mission to foster innovation and growth within the industry”.

“The 2026 event provides the ideal platform to showcase leading innovations and collectively demonstrate how advanced packaging and processing technologies are building a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future,” Moran concludes.