There are only three more weeks to go before tickets sales for the Australian Trucking Association’s Trucking Australia 2025 conference in Adelaide close.
The nation’s premier annual trucking event, sponsored by long-time Foundation Sponsors Volvo Group Australia, bp and NTI, features 50 speakers, 20 sessions and is attended by more than 400 delegates.
TA 25 will bring together trucking operators, manufacturers, suppliers, government agencies, and regulators from all parts of the industry.
Taking place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from April 28-30, attendees can look forward to the range of discussion panels and sessions covering safety, technology, productivity, sustainability and the industry’s workforce.
The event keynote will feature Professor Arnold Dix, an Australian geologist, engineer, barrister and truck driver who led the rescue of 41 workers following the collapse of the Uttarkashi Tunnel, India. Professor Dix will speak about the importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.
Amongst other important topics, this year’s program will include sessions on:
· The trucking industry’s priorities for the federal election
· What we can really do to reduce carbon emissions by bp and Deloitte Access Economics
· How floods, pirates and missiles affect Australia’s supply chain by NTI
· How video telematics is transforming safety by Geotab, and
· How you can navigate your chain of responsibility obligations, brought to you by TruckSafe
· How owner-driver contract terminations now work, with expert advice for both owner drivers and hirers.
The ATA will also launch its campaign to bring new people into the industry.
Last year’s event which received a 4/5 overall satisfaction rating also includes a wide range of social and networking events to get delegates connecting and collaborating.
These much-anticipated events will be:
· The Penske Welcome Reception, held at the iconic National Wine Centre of Australia.
· The Kenworth Legends Lunch featuring Australian trucking industry legends.
· The BP and Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds lunch, featuring former international cricketer Glenn McGrath AO.
· The Daimler Truck Asia Pacific Showcase at Adelaide Oval which will feature state-of-the-art Daimler trucks, a chance to experience local South Australian food, beverage and other offerings as well as a live auction by leading auctioneer, Ritchie Bros.
· The ATA Foundation Sponsors Day and Gala Awards Dinner, featuring the National Trucking Industry Awards (NTIA). Hosted by comedian, actor, and radio presenter Dave Thornton, the event will celebrate the industry’s leading lights and is open to partners and friends.
The award categories are:
- Outstanding Contribution to the Trucking Industry & National Professional Driver of the Year sponsored by ATA Foundation sponsors, bp, NTI and Volvo
- National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year sponsored by Cummins South Pacific
- Don Watson Memorial Award
- TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award
- A new Workforce Award sponsored by Teletrac Navman
A range of tickets are on offer to suit your schedule. Attend on a full conference pass or day or event pass. Check out truck.net.au/ta for more information.