Melbourne Global Exchange 2026 set to bring world-class events to the city

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Published: 24 August 2026

Melbourne Global Exchange will showcase Victoria on the world stage, through major business events, creating opportunities in trade and investment through new connections and collaboration.

Event program

  • Fine Food Australia (31 August to 3 September)
    The largest food industry trade show in the Southern Hemisphere will connect over 25,000 trade visitors from 30+ countries with 900+ exhibitors across every major food and beverage category.
  • Intersekt Fintech Festival (3 September to 4 September)
    Intersekt 2026 will bring together leading fintechs, investors, policymakers and regulators to unlock opportunities across Australian and global fintech markets.
  • SportNXT Summit (7 September to 9 September)
    Asia-Pacific's leading sports business summit will showcase innovation and shape the future of sport with 1000+ attendees and 75+ global and domestic speakers confirmed.
  • Data Center World and The AI Summit Australia (7 September to 9 September)
    Co-located in Melbourne for the first time, the world’s leading data centre and AI tech events will explorethe future of business innovation and technological advancement.
  • NFL International Series (11 September)
    Australia’s first-ever NFL regular season game will see the LA Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in front of 100,000+ attendees. While the sold-out game is the centrepiece of Melbourne Global Exchange, it's only part of the story. There will be a program of NFL activations and exclusive events that extend far beyond the stadium, uniting global delegates and business leaders in the vibrant energy surrounding the game.

Opportunities for delegates

Taking place across Melbourne’s iconic venues, these events will give delegates the chance to:

  • connect with global peers during a landmark period of international activity in Melbourne
  • gain insights into Victoria’s capabilities and collaborate on world-leading innovations
  • unlock new opportunities to enhance trade and investment globally.

Melbourne Global Exchange is supported by Global Victoria, Invest Victoria and our international network of 23 trade and investment offices.

Learn more about the Melbourne Global Exchange 2026 on Global Victoria's website.