ACTA’s 2026 Events
ACTA Melbourne Function
Thursday 26th March 2026
Timed alongside the key coffee exhibition for the Southern Hemisphere (M.I.C.E.) ACTA’s Melbourne Dinner Function is held each year and always includes a fascinating industry discussion. Many Australian and global companies will be represented.
This year the event will take place at EVA’s located in Pullman Melbourne City Centre, with two speakers covering topics of keen interest. Adrian Randall of ARCADIAN DIGITAL will talk about AI as the next leap in productivity, whilst Alan Sims of SEAWAY AGENCIES will provide perspectives on expected shipping and supply chain developments for remainder 2026.
Sincere thanks to our key sponsors Jet Technologies, RPM Freight & Logistics and Seven Miles.
ACTA mid year Sydney Networking Banquet - Thursday June 18th 2026
The ACTA mid-year networking banquet is always a very well attended event that sells out fast, and last year was no exception! In 2025 we had two key speakers presenting their thoughts on “Single Use Plastics – expected developments for ’25-’30 in Australia” (Richard Smith from AMCOR) and David Davies from AgUnity speaking on the topic of the value of traceability from a coffee exporter’s perspective. 45 invited guests came to this leading date in NSW’s coffee calendar, with a very active Q&A reflecting the high level of engagement and interest. Sponsorship generously supported by COFI COM, JET TECHNOLOGIES and RPM FREIGHT & LOGISTICS.
ACTA Golf Day
Friday 21st August 2026 - Queensland
Please refer to the sub tab – ‘Golf Day Results‘ (link in the name) for the winners of the 2025 ACTA Golf Day.
For 2026 we will be returning to Brisbane for a great day of competitive golf and coffee networking. The generous sponsorship of ACTA members always allows for some great prizes! An 18 hole ambrose competition will be played followed by a superb lunch and the presentation of prizes. A great opportunity to meet and play with other ACTA members.
ACTA AGM Function
Thursday 26th November 2026
ACTA AGM Function is held each year for ACTA members only. A more formal event with a recap of the year’s achievements, the association’s audited P&L, focus areas for the year ahead, confirmation of the elected Committee for the following year, and guest presenters. There are only limited sponsorship opportunities for ACTA members. Last year’s event took place amid the superb surroundings of The Gallery on Castlereagh Street in Sydney’s CBD.
Key sponsors RPM FREIGHT & LOGISTICS and JET TECHNOLOGIES.
Last year the two guest speakers (selected based on feedback from members) were Tim Noye of The Clever Cafe Company, speaking on how to foster more valuable supply chain partnerships between cafes and coffee roasters, and Tom Moffit of EBURY who discussed George Soros’ contention that “the hardest thing to judge is what level of risk is safe”. Mike Wilson of PRIME CREATIVE also updated the members on plans for M.I.C.E. 2026.
Future ACTA Events
Future ACTA events will be posted here. ACTA has ran sustainability and climate change forums and hosted tasting events in the past along with other ‘one off’ coffee events.
