FTMA Convention and Trade Expo 2026
Australia’s frame and truss industry has wrapped up its most successful national event to date, with the FTMA 2026 National Conference & Trade Expo drawing 264 delegates and 43 exhibitors to the Sunshine Coast.
AG Trusses was proud to be part of the milestone event, with Director and FTMA board member Jacqueline Goodwin among those representing the company and helping steer the industry’s national conversation.
The program offered plenty for manufacturers to consider. IndustryEdge’s Tim Woods pointed to strong growth in mid-rise and multi-residential construction as a key opportunity for manufacturers willing to adapt. A panel led by FTMA’s Rhianna Robinson explored the new Lightweight Timber Framing Standard and the broader Future Framing Initiative, while OE Partners’ Damien Lacey urged delegates to refine their processes before pursuing automation – a message that resonates with our own investment in prefabrication.
FTMA also unveiled a new online Timber Systems Design training program to build career pathways for the next generation.
Beyond the sessions, the expo delivered exceptional networking, and the conference dinner raised close to $10,000 for Sunshine Coast charity SunnyKids.
It was great to be part of an industry that’s innovating, collaborating and investing in its community and future.
