More Wire & Gas speakers confirmed!
- PostedPublished 26 April 2024
Truly living up to the Wire & Gas promise of world-class training and education, a huge and diverse programme of presentations, seminars and panel sessions is shaping up for this year’s event.
Scheduled for August 23-25, the 2024 Wire & Gas convention will take place at The Westin Brisbane (111 Mary Street in the CBD), providing easier access and a broader choice of transport options for attendees than the traditional Gold Coast location, with a choice of five-star and four-star accommodation options to suit your budget.
Wire & Gas 2024 will feature experts in hybrid and electric vehicles, air-conditioning, electrical, thermal management, business, the regulatory environment, emerging technological trends and much, much more.
Wire & Gas 2024 line-up confirmed so far:
Master of Ceremonies: Michael Bennett AM (Former ARC chair and RRA GM)
Friday night – Opening Night
- Book Launch and Book Signing
- With bespoke Cool Mavericks cocktails and canapes
- Trade show and industry networking
Saturday daytime – Education programme
- Customer psychology with Bob Ansett (founder of Budget Rent A Car and bestselling author)
- Control valves in diesel fuel systems with Clinton Brett (Diesel Help Australia)
- ECU/TCU cloning and re-flashing with Aaron Feast (Alientech Academy)
- Electrified vehicle developments with Jeff Smit (TaT)
- Using KPIs to set business goals and track progress with Geoff Mutton (TaT)
- Hybrid/electric vehicle battery tech and repair with Oscar Vall (Infinitev)
- More TBC!
Saturday night – Gala Awards Dinner
- REDARC Young Technician of the Year Award
- ARC Award for Refrigerant Management (mobile sector)
- The Grant Hand Industry Mentor Award
- VASA Pioneer Award
- Soundtrack by musician Keegan Sparke
Sunday morning – Education programme
- Grant Hand (Automotive Training Solutions)
- Lesley Yates (AAAA)
- Kylie Farrellely (Refrigerant Reclaim Australia)
- More TBC!
Secure your tickets now for Wire & Gas 2024, which will be the Main Event in Asia-Pacific for those working in the increasingly crucial automotive thermal management and electrical sectors.
The VASA board has worked hard to provide a compelling delegate package with ticket prices significantly lower than Wire & Gas 2022 while the number of expert speakers and presenters will increase by as much as 20 per cent.
Wire & Gas 2024 ticket prices:
- VASA member tickets – just $750 + GST
- Non-VASA member tickets – $950 + GST*
- Social Pass – $295 + GST**
- Friday Pass – $90 + GST***
*Includes 12 months of VASA Membership valued at $199 inc GST
**Friday night cocktail party, trade show and book launch + Saturday Gala Awards Dinner
***Friday night cocktail party, trade show and book launch
VASA has negotiated very special discounted Wire & Gas room rates for The Westin Brisbane and adjoining Four Points by Sheraton for Wire & Gas attendees:
Wire & Gas 2024 room rates:
- The Westin Brisbane ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ room only: $325 per night – king bed or twin beds
- Four Points by Sheraton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ room only: $210 per night – king bed or twin beds (availability limited)
Optional extras at either hotel include breakfast at $25 per person per night when booked in advance (usually $48), parking at $35 per vehicle per night when booked in advance (usually $60) and a rollaway bed for $80 per night (maximum one per room).
Accommodation prices include GST.
In addition to the successful Wire & Gas networking opportunities and popular trade show, the Saturday night Gala Awards dinner will for the first time incorporate the Australian Refrigeration Council’s new annual ARC Award for Best Refrigerant Management (mobile sector), as well as the inaugural REDARC Young Technician of the Year Award and new Grant Hand Industry Mentor Award.
Wire & Gas 2024 sponsors and partners:
NAPA Auto Parts is confirmed as Platinum Sponsor with Gala Dinner naming rights.
Honeywell is confirmed as Gold Sponsor of Wire & Gas 2024.
CoolDrive Auto Parts is a confirmed Wire & Gas 2024 sponsor
Wire & Gas will host the new annual ARC Award for Best Refrigerant Management (mobile sector).
Wire & Gas will also host the inaugural REDARC Young Technician of the Year Award.
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