In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s VASA Wire & Gas convention has been rescheduled to take place from Friday 29th July to Sunday 31st July 2022.
With a focus on the opportunities for our industry as vehicle electrification accelerates, Wire & Gas 2020 will be Asia-Pacific’s premier event for those working in automotive thermal management and electrical and an essential date on the calendar for those who want to future-proof their knowledge and skills in ways that can be immediately and profitably applied. Wire & Gas 2020 returns to the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa in Queensland – the location where VASA was founded.
VASA President
MACS CEO
MAC Partners Europe President
Panel session: A meeting of minds between VASA and its counterparts in North America and Europe to compare notes on how the automotive air-conditioning, electrical and thermal management sectors are faring on their respective continents
President & CEO of Rad Air Complete Car Care
Seminar: Aimed at workshop owners and customer-facing staff, Andy’s session about advertising and marketing will cover various methods from basic low-cost programs to state-of-the-art yet easy to execute initiatives that deliver great results
Vice President of VASA
Seminar: Brett will talk about ‘diagnosing the customer’ and methods that will help workshop owners and technicians tailor their offering to deliver the best possible value, resulting in happy customers, repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals
General Manager of Refrigerant Reclaim Australia
Seminar: Appointed General Manager of Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) in 2019, Kylie will provide an update on work to better manage refrigerant emissions from end-of-life vehicles and present the results of RRA’s annual automotive refrigerant survey, which is conducted with the help of VASA workshops around the country
Chargefox and Jet Charge CEO
Jaunt Motors Co-Founder
GB Auto General Manager
Founder and Trainer at Automotive Career Developer Center
Panel session: A scene-setting panel session bringing together experts and visionaries from the world of automotive electrification, including those involved with the emerging opportunity that is converting existing vehicles to electric drive
Founder and Trainer at Diesel Help Australia
Practical session: With 20 of his 30 years’ experience with diesel spent as a specialist diagnosing common rail diesel engines, Clinton will reveal how a diesel particulate filter (DPF) is actually a valuable onboard diagnostic tool and up the game of Wire & Gas attendees with a topical practical session on diesel emissions control technologies
Founder and Trainer at Automotive Career Developer Center
Practical session: Having delivered hybrid vehicle training resources since 2000 before expanding into battery electric vehicles from 2008, US-based hybrid and electric vehicle guru Craig will impart his vast expertise to demystify and prepare Wire & Gas delegates for the inevitable worldwide shift to electrification
The Automotive Technician
Practical session: The Automotive Technician (TaT) will send one of their renowned trainers to deliver a technical session explaining diagnostic techniques using oscilloscopes and pressure transducers for testing sensors and other electronic components, plus the quick analysis of mechanical faults.
Technical Training Manager at Nissens Automotive
Practical session: Considered the European equivalent to Grant Hand, Michael will conduct a practical session on variable-displacement compressors and the importance of considering the chemical composition of products such as UV dye and oil before using them in automotive air-conditioning systems.
This year’s Wire & Gas Partner Program starts with a two-hour lunch cruise around the Gold Coast’s beautiful network of canals and rivers on an air-conditioned boat aboard which you will enjoy some of the region’s finest produce, including fresh trawler prawns, salads and fruit platters along with a range of delicious cocktails and locally brewed craft beers.
Once back on dry land it is time to head 230 metres above sea level for stunning 360-degree views of the entire Gold Coast, from the surf to the hinterland and beyond at the SkyPoint observation deck atop the gigantic Q1 skyscraper. Here you will have a $20 voucher to spend at the bar while enjoying the sights from your vantage point in one of the world’s tallest residential buildings.
The cost per person is $135 (on a purely cost recovery basis) including transfers. The trip will take place on Saturday, August 1, departing the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa at 11.45am and returning around 4.15pm.
Early Bird Standard Ticket (Non-VASA Member) – $1085 (normal price $1195)
Early Bird VASA Member Ticket – $885 (normal price $995)
Social Pass (cocktail party, gala dinner, trade show) – $295
Partner Program (lunch at sea level, drinks on top of the world) – $135
All prices are inclusive of GST
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa (VASA’s birthplace) 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise 4217.
A special Wire & Gas room rate for JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is available to attendees:
Booking offer ends July 31. All prices are inclusive of GST.
Book directly with VASA to claim your discounted Wire & Gas room rate
We are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment to all attendees of Wire & Gas. See our Code of Conduct for more information.
Questions? Call us on 1300 661 972 or email us.
