Posted 21 February, 2025

Adelaide Convention Centre is pleased to welcome LambEx —Australia’s largest sheep industry conference— back to Adelaide from 8 -10 July, 2026.

The 2026 event builds on the resounding success of LambEx 2024, which brought a record 1,400 industry participants from 24 countries.

“Not only is LambEx a great fit with South Australia’s strengths in agriculture and innovation, but it provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our State’s thriving sheep industry, support local producers and showcase Adelaide Convention Centre’s culinary expertise.” comments Sarah Goldfinch, General Manager, Adelaide Convention Centre.

“Our team looks forward to working with the LambEx Taskforce to build on the success of the 2024 event and help deliver even more unforgettable delegate experiences here in South Australia.”

Kerry Harris, Chair of 28 National (a wholly owned subsidiary of Sheep Producers Australia and responsible for the LambEx brand), encouraged sheep producers and all others involved in the sheep industry from around the nation and beyond to save the date.

“The feedback from those that attended LambEx 2024 was very positive, with almost four out of every five attendees indicating they were likely to return because of their experience in Adelaide,” Ms Harris said.

Hon. Clare Scriven MLC, Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development in South Australia said LambEx is an event that appeals strongly to industry participants from around Australia as well as overseas.

“Almost two-thirds of attendees at LambEx 2024 came from outside of South Australia, with 25 per cent from New South Wales, 18 per cent from Victoria, and 5 per cent from overseas,” Minister Scriven said.

“Importantly, LambEx 2024 provided a significant economic contribution to South Australia of almost $3.5 million. We expect the 2026 event to deliver even bigger economic returns to our state’s economy.”

Sheep Producers Australia Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Skinner, said the industry had been buoyed by the success of LambEx 2024 and looked forward to July 2026.

“Australia’s lamb industry leads the world in innovation and quality. LambEx provides an amazing platform to showcase our sector on both a national and international stage,” Ms. Skinner said.

Sheep Producers Australia was proud to work on getting LambEx back on the industry calendar last year, and are committed to supporting its continued success in 2026.

Ms Harris said 28 National was very thankful to both the Australian and South Australian Governments for their support of LambEx.

“We are particularly thankful for the partnerships we have formed with Adelaide Convention Centre and Business Events Adelaide in advance of LambEx 2026. We look forward to working with them as well as bringing on other major sponsors and partners in coming months.”

To learn more about LambEx 2026, visit lambex.org.au