Save the date: Avo Connections 2026 !

Avo Connections, the annual forum for the Australian avocado industry, will return in 2026 alongside Hort Connections in Adelaide.

Bringing together growers, supply chain partners and industry experts, the event will provide an opportunity to hear the latest industry updates, market insights and emerging trends shaping the future of Australian avocados. Avo Connections continues to be a valuable forum for the industry to connect, share knowledge and explore opportunities for growth.

📍 Adelaide Convention Centre
📅 Monday 1 June 2026

Held at the same venue as Hort Connections, Avo Connections provides the perfect opportunity for avocado growers and industry members attending the conference to come together for a dedicated avocado-focused session.

More information, including the speaker program and registration details, will be announced soon.

In the meantime, mark the date in your diary and stay tuned for further updates!

New Impact Update event to showcase levy-funded innovation at Hort Connections

Hort Innovation will also host an inaugural Impact Update event ahead of Hort Connections 2026, providing growers with a practical overview of how levy investments are delivering outcomes across Australian horticulture.

Taking place on Monday 1 June 2026 (after Avo Connections 2026) the event will showcase research and development outcomes, grower-led success stories and innovations that are helping improve productivity, profitability and sustainability across the sector.

📅 Monday, June 1, 2026 | 3–5pm, networking to follow
📍 Near the Adelaide Convention Centre

The two-hour session will bring together growers, researchers and industry leaders to explore how research is translating into practical on-farm solutions. This new event will give a fast, practical look at how your levy investments are delivering real impact on farm.

The event takes place the day before the main Hort Connections program begins.

Growers interested in attending are encouraged to register their interest here – with further event details and formal invitations to follow.

This article appears as part of the 13 March 2026 issue of Guacamole, our e-Newsletter.