ISSA Oceania & Asia Pacific is pleased to welcome Kikkoman Biochemifa Company as the Education Theatre Takeover Sponsor for the 2026 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo, taking place 8–9 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
A subsidiary of the globally trusted Kikkoman Group, Kikkoman Biochemifa advances food safety, hygiene monitoring and life science research, developing testing solutions for professionals across food manufacturing, healthcare, research, facilities management and cleanroom environments. Their sponsorship of the Education Theatre is a fitting commitment from a company that helps professionals make evidence-based decisions, backing the space where those conversations happen.
“Sponsoring the Education Theatre at the ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo is a natural extension of our mission,” said Kikkoman Biochemifa Company regional manager Alissa Shida. “At Kikkoman Biochemifa, we provide rapid, reliable hygiene and sanitation testing that empowers professionals to make confident, evidence-based decisions. That commitment aligns perfectly with the role education plays in strengthening industry standards. We’re excited to contribute to the conversations shaping the future of cleaning and hygiene.”
The Education Theatre is one of the Expo’s most attended spaces, drawing professionals from across the cleaning, hygiene and facility solutions sector who come specifically to build knowledge and stay current with industry developments.
It will once again feature a packed program of presentations, panel discussions and practical case studies covering the issues shaping the future of cleaning, hygiene and facility management. ISSA is currently inviting industry professionals, practitioners and subject matter experts to submit proposals to join the 2026 speaker program and contribute to the conversations taking place on the Expo floor.
With 79 percent of Expo attendees holding purchasing responsibility within their organisations, the 2026 event represents a significant opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors to put their expertise in front of the people who matter most.
“ISSA sponsorship is about genuine partnerships, supporting our local industry while advancing the association’s global mission to elevate the built environment,” said ISSA Oceania & Asia Pacific account manager Alicia Morgan. “The Kikkoman Biochemifa partnership adds real value to the Expo by supporting high-quality, free-to-attend education on the show floor. We sincerely thank Kikkoman Biochemifa for their commitment to advancing the cleaning and facility solutions community.”
ISSA Oceania manager Lauren Micallef added, “We’re excited to welcome Kikkoman Biochemifa back to the Expo. Sponsoring the Education Theatre speaks to who they are as a company. They bring real-world expertise in hygiene monitoring and testing, and the Expo audience will benefit from having them in the room.”
The 2026 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo takes place 8–9 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. A limited number of exhibitor spaces and sponsorship packages remain available.
The call for speakers is currently open, with submissions welcomed from professionals addressing topics on cleaning, hygiene, facility management, healthcare, sustainability, technology and workforce development. For more information or to submit a proposal, visit https://cleaninghygieneexpo.issa.com/call-for-speakers/.
To find out more or secure your position, visit cleaninghygieneexpo.issa.com or contact exhibit@issa.com.
