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Seed Business 2026
Join us for the principal event on the Australian seed industry’s calendar, hosted in Melbourne’s vibrant CBD.
Event Details
About Seed Business
Seed Business is the premier annual gathering of the Australian seed industry, hosted by the Australian Seed Federation.
This multi-day convention brings together seed professionals from across the seed supply chain as well as, agribusiness leaders and researchers, to explore the latest developments shaping the sector. The program features keynote presentations focussed on innovation, market developments and future industry trends as well as more technical sessions, along with an exhibition and networking events
Join us in Melbourne to connect, collaborate and cultivate opportunities.
Why attend
Networking & business development
Connect with delegates, including key decision-makers and influencers, through structured sessions and social events.
Innovation in action
Explore the exhibition hall and discover new products, services, and solutions designed to support a thriving and competitive seed industry.
Celebrate and be inspired
Enjoy major social highlights including the Gala Dinner and ASF Industry Awards, as well as leadership sessions and dedicated networking functions.
Convention highlights
Leadership Forum
Lead with purpose and influence
Start Seed Business with a focused forum on leadership development. Designed for executives, managers and emerging leaders looking to grow their impact.
Women in Seed Lunch
Celebrate and connect
A standout networking event celebrating women driving innovation and leadership in the seed industry. Enjoy meaningful discussion, shared experiences and inspiration in a relaxed setting.
Seed Business Challenge
Collaborate and compete
Have some fun while networking over a beer in the hotly contested Seed Business Challenge.
Gala Dinner & ASF Industry Awards
Celebrate excellence
The social highlight of the Convention. Celebrate the achievements and contributions of industry peers at a formal dinner featuring fine dining, and the ASF Industry Awards presentation.
Convention Program & Exhibition
Learn, connect, innovate
Across two days, the program features keynote speakers and technical streams covering innovation, opportunities, regulation and market growth. Connect with delegates and explore the exhibition showcasing the latest products and technologies.
Welcome Reception
Meet and mingle
Ease into Seed Business with a relaxed evening of drinks, conversation and connection. The Welcome Reception brings together delegates, sponsors and speakers in an informal setting to kick off the week’s program.
Seed Business gallery
Explore highlights from previous years
Seed Business 2026 Sponsors
MAJOR EVENT SPONSOR
CONVENTION LANYARD SPONSOR
COFFEE CART SPONSOR
Convention Managers
Consec - Conference and Event Management
PO Box 3127
Belconnen Delivery Centre
BELCONNEN ACT 2617
Tel: +61 2 6252 1200
E: asf@consec.com.au | W: www.consec.com.au