This year?s conference will have a strong focus on education, incorporating similar components for trainees and supervisors. With people and youth as an important resource, the conference will tackle various issues and topics relevant to the changing industry. The conference will explore the challenges for quarrymen and quarrywomen in a world of competing interests and deadlines and feature national and international speakers to present on a diverse range of issues currently relevant to IQA members.
The trade exhibition will supply the best opportunity for suppliers and industry representatives to mingle and network. Major sponsors include Caterpillar of Australia, Komatsu Australia, Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia and Orica Mining Services.
An exciting social programme is also being planned, including the poolside Hitachi Welcome Reception on Wednesday, 12 October, the Komatsu Offsite Dinner at the beautiful Lindemans Winery on Thursday, 13 October, the Caterpillar Gala Dinner on Friday, 14 October, and the Gourmet BBQ Lunch and Carnival Dinner capping off the conference on Saturday, 15 October.
For more information, including sponsorship and exhibition proposals, or to register your interest, contact All Occasions Management, tel 08 8125 2200, email conference@aomevents.com or visit www.quarry.com.au