BULK2026 continues to get closer, and exhibitors are getting ready well in advance.
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).
Prime Creative Media general manager of events Siobhan Rocks said after a successful event in 2024, the show will also 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.”
The dedicated technical forum is intended for all types of leading industry figures, including senior engineers, researchers, consultants, and global specialists. Rocks said this further establishes BULK2026’s position as Australia’s premier destination for innovation, knowledge exchange, and leadership in bulk handling.
“BULK2026 is about industry experts coming together under one roof,” she said. “It will bring together a collection of exhibitors so people can learn about innovations in the field, and gain exposure to the latest products to make them more efficient and improve operations.”
“Whether it’s grain in Victoria or coal in Mackay; it’s about giving insights into the industry and the latest and greatest technology available.”
BULK2026 has already locked in a number of leading bulk handling solutions companies as exhibitors, including Hawk Measurement Systems. The company’s product manager of fibre optics Mathew Cook said he is looking forward to building upon a strong outing at the previous expo.
“We were very successful at BULK2024, and we are looking forward to another positive exhibition,” he said.
“A couple of things went really well at BULK2024, and we want to expand upon these moments to deliver a great exhibition for customers and clients. I knew that I was in the right place when I saw a customer who bought Hawk’s first solution, without knowing that they would be attending.”
Established in 1988, Hawk has won several awards for their breakthrough technologies. Cook said the company has its own research and development team, and an internationally distributed network.
But what HAWK really wants to demonstrate at the show is its ability to make product for a market that is tried and tested.
“At BULK2026, we really want to push our conveyor health monitoring system, which is the fibre optics that we place on the conveyor belt,” he said. “Our focus is going to be primarily on conveyor belts and end user experience.”
BULK2026 will be collocated 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.”
Experts and industry figures will have the opportunity to explore the latest in research, practical case studies, and innovations that are shaping the future of bulk materials handling. Attendees will be provided with an invaluable technical conference, central to the event, and a chance to meet people to grow and expand operations.
“At BULK2026, exhibitors can expect real leads and projects, engaging directly with professionals who are actively seeking bulk handling solutions,” Rocks said.
“The event offers unmatched exposure, giving your brand the chance to shine in front of one of Australia’s largest industrial audiences.”
