Hort Connections is Australia’s leading horticulture event, bringing together the entire fresh produce supply chain for four days of learning, networking and industry collaboration. It is a key meeting point for growers, suppliers and decision-makers looking to stay informed and competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Combining a strong conference programme with an active trade show, the event creates an environment where practical insights and real business opportunities come together. From farm and retail tours to live demonstrations and cooking activations, Hort Connections offers multiple ways for attendees to engage with new ideas, products and technologies.

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• Hort Connections attracts a highly targeted audience from across the fresh produce industry, including growers, suppliers and buyers actively seeking solutions to improve productivity and profitability.
• The event combines education and exhibition, ensuring strong and consistent traffic as attendees move between sessions, activations and the trade show floor.
• Interactive features such as demonstrations and cooking activations create additional engagement opportunities and allow exhibitors to showcase products in practical, real-world contexts.
• The presence of key industry stakeholders supports high-quality conversations, with many attendees involved in purchasing, planning and operational decision-making.
• Farm and retail tours provide extended engagement beyond the exhibition, strengthening connections between exhibitors and industry professionals.
• The event’s national reputation positions exhibitors within a trusted and influential industry platform, enhancing brand credibility.
• Attendees are focused on innovation, sustainability and efficiency, creating strong demand for new technologies, products and services.
• The event supports both immediate business opportunities and long-term partnerships across the horticulture sector.

Who Attends Hort Connections?

• Growers and producers looking for solutions to improve crop yield, efficiency and sustainability. These attendees are often seeking practical tools and technologies that can be applied directly to their operations.
• Retail buyers and distributors exploring new products, supply opportunities and partnerships across the fresh produce sector. They are focused on quality, consistency and market demand.
• Agribusiness professionals and suppliers involved in equipment, logistics, packaging and services supporting horticulture operations.
• Industry leaders and decision-makers responsible for strategic planning, investment and business development within horticulture organisations.
• Researchers, educators and industry bodies attending to share knowledge, explore innovation and support industry advancement.
• Foodservice and culinary professionals engaging with produce trends, quality and application through cooking demonstrations and activations.

• Agricultural equipment and machinery suppliers
• Irrigation, water management and environmental solution providers
• Seed, fertiliser and crop protection companies
• Packaging, logistics and cold chain solution providers
• Fresh produce growers and exporters
• Food technology and processing solution companies
• Industry associations, research organisations and service providers

Tips for Exhibitors

• Focus on practical outcomes at Hort Connections. Growers and operators are looking for solutions that improve yield, reduce costs and increase efficiency in real-world conditions.
• Use demonstrations to showcase performance. Live or visual demonstrations help communicate how products work in the field or supply chain.
• Prepare for technical and operational discussions. Attendees will ask detailed questions about application, durability and return on investment.
• Align your messaging with sustainability and innovation. These are key drivers within the horticulture industry and influence purchasing decisions.
• Design your stand to be clear and approachable. Simple layouts and strong visuals make it easier for visitors to engage quickly.
• Engage beyond the stand where possible. Participate in activations, tours or sessions to increase visibility and connection with attendees.
• Capture and qualify leads effectively. Identify serious prospects and plan follow-up strategies to convert interest into business outcomes.
• If you have multiple shows in a year, pick reliable displays that move with you. From lightboxes to non-illuminated frames, and from foldable and fabric tube types to modular displays for your event needs.

As much as Exhibit Central loves trade shows, we are not the event organisers of Hort Connections. Let the organisers know you’re interested in participating.

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