Program – TruckShowX

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Sun 12th May

6:00PM-9:00PM – NewVolt welcome drinks and networking

Mon 13th May

Conference + driving (on offer throughout the day) + social function

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Registration + coffee
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Opening/Welcome Joint welcome: Todd Hacking (CEO, HVIA) Cr Simon Brooks (Mayor, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council) Richard Yeo (COO, NTRO) Warren Clark (CEO, NatRoad) Sal Petroccitto (CEO, NHVR)
09:30 AM – 10:30 AM	Keynote – The Future of Fuel, the Future of Energy Speakers: David Sawyer (Chevron) Susie Smith (Climate Change Authority)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	CTAA Morning Tea
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Concurrent sessions Charging Ahead This session will explore the implementation of battery electric trucks in local FMCG operations. Speakers: Romesh Rodrigo (Daimler Truck) Sam Bush (Yurika) H2Go This session will unpack hydrogen fuel cell trucks in urban environments. Speakers: John Edgley (Hyzon) Sean Blythe (Pacific Energy)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Lunch
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM	Concurrent sessions High Voltage Haulage This session will delve into the integration of battery electric trucks for airport refuelling, and other diverse fleet applications. Speakers: Daniel Castro (SEA Electric) Tim Camilleri (Volvo) Hit the Gas Pedal This session will cover decarbonization from the perspective of a major Australian truck manufacturer, and unpack hydrogen refueling networks. Speakers: Jonathan Crellin (Paccar) Ryan McDonald (Hiringa)
01:45 PM – 02:30 PM	Concurrent sessions High Voltage Haulage These sessions will showcase market-leading battery electric trucks and electric refrigerated truck applications. Speakers: Bill Gillespie (Foton) Nathan Gore-Brown (Revora) Hit the Gas Pedal This session will delve into hydrogen refuelling in remote area mining applications. Speakers: Daniel Krosch (Ark Energy) Ben Durrant (Energys)
02:30 PM – 3:00 PM	Afternoon Tea
03:00 PM – 03:45 PM	Concurrent sessions Electrified Real Estate These sessions will unpack shared and public use truck charging facilities and charging hardware. Speakers: Anthony Headlam (NewVolt) Simon Morgan (Siemens) Pioneering Pathways This session will discuss next generation workforce and skills. Speakers: Michael Rose (AUSMASA) Richard Lindsay (Canberra Institute of Technology)
03:45 PM – 04:30 PM	Concurrent sessions Electrified Real Estate This session will present the electrification of a major freight depot. Speakers: Heather Bone (Team Global Express) Alex Bowler (JET Charge) Pioneering Pathways This session will discuss next generation workshops and emergency response. Speakers: Mathew Wyatt (CMV) Emma Sutcliffe and Dan Fish (EV FireSafe)
04:30 PM	Close
06:00 PM - LATE	Geotab Networking “Footy” Function Come along dressed in your favourite footy gear – all codes welcome!

Tues 14th May

Conference + driving (on offer throughout the day)

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM	Registration + coffee
09:00 AM – 09:45 AM	Concurrent sessions Road to Reduction – Regulatory Stream This session will present and explore the current and future barriers to adoption, covering regulatory and policy frameworks. Speakers: Melissa O’Brien (Freight Victoria) Bianca Slack-Smith (TfNSW) Peter Austin (NHVR) Road to Reduction – Research/Policy Stream This session will cover research and policy solutions to decarbonisation. Speakers: Helen Rowe (Climateworks) Samuel Marks (NatRoad) Gavin Hill (TCA)
09:45 AM – 10:30 AM	Concurrent sessions Road to Reduction – Commercial Stream This session will unpack current grant and funding arrangements for decarbonisation initiatives, and insurance considerations. Speakers: Dr Adele Lausberg (HVIA) Alisha Hill (NTI) Road to Reduction – Research/Policy Stream This session will cover research and policy solutions to decarbonisation. Speakers: Daniel Ainalis (NTRO) Mark Gjerek (Mov3ment) Hadi Ghaderi (Swinburne/iMove)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	NatRoad Morning Tea
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Interview – NatRoad Explores Australia’s Zero-Emissions Trucking Future Ian Porter (Strategic Advisor Net Zero, DoI) Warren Clark (CEO, NatRoad)
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM	Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Lunch
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM	Concurrent sessions The Trailers of Tomorrow These sessions will explore low and zero emissions components and equipment. Speakers: Nemanja Miletic (SAFHolland) Matt James (Dana) Beyond Horizons This session will explore hydrogen refuelling ecosystems and fuel cell vehicles. Speakers: Chris Dolman (BOC) Scott Nargar (Hyundai)
01:45 PM – 02:30 PM	Concurrent sessions The Trailers of Tomorrow These sessions will showcase powered trailer concepts, and explore regulatory barriers. Speakers: Stephen Bussenschutt (VE Motion) Adam Ritzinger (HVIA) Beyond Horizons This session will explore developments on truck charging infrastructure. Speakers: Gareth Ridge (Zenobe) Dylan Perera (Kempower)
02:30 PM – 3:00 PM	Afternoon Tea
03:00 PM – 3:45 PM	Concurrent sessions Electrified Deliveries This session will explore the implementation of battery electric trucks for local deliveries, and the ecosystem of connected partners. Speakers: Alex Kelly (IKEA) Paul Kahlert (All Purpose Transport) Andrew Parnaby (CarBon Leasing) Drop-in Decarbonisation This session will explore ‘easy win’ decarbonisation initiatives – from hybrids to telematics. Speakers: Daniel Petrovski and Richard Emery (Hino) Mark Bucknall (Geotab)
3:45 PM	Close

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