Share your expertise by presenting at the 2026 ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo

If you're working at the forefront of cleaning and hygiene, this is your chance to take the stage. The ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo returns on 8-9 October 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), bringing together the brightest minds in the industry for two days of learning, connection and fresh thinking.

Speak alongside industry leaders and peers who are driving change across Australasia, reaching a broad audience of cleaning and facility management professionals looking for practical knowledge and fresh perspectives.

Key Topic Areas

We're looking for speakers who can offer practical, evidence-based insights across these six focus areas. Each session should be directly relevant to professionals working in cleaning, hygiene and facility management. The two-day event will feature a range of education seminars with topics designed to provide the knowledge and tools to grow businesses, develop staff, and help attendees remain up to date with industry trends and emerging developments. 

Best practice for healthcare environments, including standards, protocols and evidence-based approaches to reducing infection risk.

Robotics, AI-driven scheduling, sensor technology, autonomous equipment and what adoption looks like in real-world operations.

Recruiting, training and retaining skilled people, including strategies for building workplace culture in a high-turnover industry.

Reducing environmental impact through product choices, water use, chemical management and reporting against ESG frameworks.

Tendering, pricing, contract management and scaling a cleaning business with a focus on commercial outcomes and sustainable growth.

Keeping pace with evolving standards across commercial, public and institutional spaces, including compliance, auditing and best practice guidance.

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, 17 June 2026