The Australian Banana Industry Congress
The Australian Banana Industry Congress returns to Cairns from 12-14 May 2027, bringing together growers, researchers, suppliers, industry leaders and innovators from across the country. Held biennially, Congress provides a valuable opportunity to connect, share ideas, and explore the latest developments shaping Australia’s banana industry.
Delegates will experience the newly expanded Cairns Convention Centre, offering enhanced event spaces, fresh networking opportunities and an exciting new setting for Australia’s premier banana industry event.
With a proud history spanning more than 30 years, Banana Congress continues to evolve alongside the industry it serves. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of the conversation and help shape the future of the Australian banana industry.
Jenny Crema
Banana Congress Chair
- Banana and sugarcane grower, based in Tully, Far North Queensland
- Graduate, Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2024 (National Farmers' Federation)
- Finalist, FNQ Growers 2026 Charlie Nastasi Farmer of the Year
- Key driver behind the Banana Women's Network, Tully Women in Agriculture
- Passionate about the banana industry and supporting the people who make it tick
The Australian Banana Growers' Council
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) leads and represents commercial banana growers to ensure a profitable and resilient industry future.
If there’s a new regulation or initiative that’s going to affect banana growers the ABGC ensures growers’ views are heard.
ABGC runs several industry development projects, and as the industry advocate, it manages strategic industry issues for the industry. These include strategies and representations to governments to address Panama TR4, imports and other biosecurity matters, worker access, best management practice, industry regulations, cyclone impacts, supply chain issues and more.
The ABGC also makes representations on behalf of banana growers to Hort Innovation on issues relating to the investment of levy-based and matched Australian Government funding on research and development and the investment of levy funds into industry marketing programs.
