THE GroWQ Innovation Expo will return to Longreach on 29–30 July, bringing together innovation and industry connections with a strong focus on improving productivity and profitability for Western Queensland producers.

Now in its fifth year, the Expo continues to focus on one clear purpose: connecting producers with innovation relevant to the realities, conditions and opportunities of operating in Western Queensland.

GroWQ general manager, Prue Button said the event was created to give producers in the region better access to technology, equipment, practices and new approaches that could support productivity, profitability and long-term business sustainability.

“There is a lot of innovation happening across agriculture, but not all of it is relevant to every region or every operation,” she said.

“The Expo is about bringing together innovations that have practical application for producers in Western Queensland and giving people the opportunity to see them firsthand.”

This year’s program will include a property tour, guest presenters, producer discussions, networking for future producers an industry dinner and much more.

Following strong feedback from attendees in 2025, the Property Tour will once again give attendees the opportunity to see innovation in action on Western Queensland operations and hear directly from the people using it day to day.

“The property tour has become an important part of the Expo because they take the conversation beyond presentations and into real operations,” Ms Button said.

“People can see innovation in practice, ask direct questions, and better understand how different systems and technologies could apply within their own business.”

The Property Tour will include visits to two operations in the Longreach and Muttaburra region, showcasing the diversity of innovation across Western Queensland agriculture.

From a 20,000 head purebred Wagyu enterprise through to cropping operations adapting to Western Queensland conditions.

Future Producers will become part of the Expo program for the first time in 2026, creating opportunities for younger producers to take part in dedicated conversations and learning alongside the broader Expo activities. The approach allows teams attending together to access different sessions and experiences across the event.

Kids to Farm will feature interactive activities for primary school students, alongside universities and organisations showcasing pathways and opportunities within agriculture and regional industries.

The Expo is designed to allow producers to spend time exploring innovation relevant to their businesses, speaking directly with exhibitors and industry representatives, and hearing practical insights from people working across the sector.

Tickets and program information are available here.