Schedule

Day 1

Friday 9th June 2023

Leaders of the Australian Aftermarket will share and discuss global and industry trends in the automotive aftermarket. What’s coming and what does it mean for your business?

Speakers
Stuart Charity

AAAA

David Fraser

Capricorn Society

Rod Camm

MTAQ

Wayne Bryant

GPC Asia Pacific

Explore the different types of high voltage batteries for EV and Hybrid Vehicles, how to analyse and diagnose faults, and determine the health of a high voltage battery pack.

Speakers
Jeff Smit

The Automotive Technician – TaT

This session, featuring technician and instructor Brandon Steckler shows you how to incorporate basic testing techniques and modern diagnostic tooling with available service information to diagnose and solve any issue easily and efficently, regardless of the vehicle type.

The essence of the class is built around the idea that if adequate service information is present, a thorough understanding of one’s diagnostic tooling (and the tools’ limitations) as well as an understanding of the physics common to all vehicle’s system/components, ANYTHING can be diagnosed!

Speakers
Brandon Steckler

Motor Age Magazine

An introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV’s) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV’s) including powertrain operation, safety considerations and required workplace tools and equipment.

Speakers
Keith Minchin

MTAQ

Nigel Palmer

MTA

This session will provide practical insights into how to improve employment tactics for finding and keeping staff. Brand new research on how top workshops are attracting good staff will be shared.

Speakers
Lesley Yates

AAAA

Peter Rogers

Repco Authorised Service

Ben Selwyn

Fifth Quadrant

Gabrielle Clift

Race Car Mechanic

Fred Molloy

AutoRecruiter & Konnecting Migration

Gain a better understanding into Pass – Thru technology from basic through to advanced features, and how Pass – Thru can save your workshop time and money.

Speakers
Clint Flower

CoolDrive Auto Parts

This session will highlight that your supply chain and local community are critical enablers for your business. We’ll discuss how to expand your thinking and capacity through smart strategic alliances.

Speakers
Jeff Smit

The Automotive Technician – TaT

Peter Leondis

Leondis Automotive and The Garage Network

Day 2

Saturday 10th June 2023

We can all take steps to be environmentally friendly, and our customers and staff expect us to do just that. Speakers will share their experience on how you can make a positive difference to the environment and your business.

Speakers
Joanne Hayes

Bridgestone Australia

Michael Carnemolla

313 Automotive & The Garage Network

Chris Mallon

ACM Parts

Explore the different types of high voltage batteries for EV and Hybrid vehicles, how to analyse and diagnose faults, and determine the health of a high voltage battery pack.

Speakers
Jeff Smit

The Automotive Technician – TaT

An introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV’s) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV’s) including powertrain operation, safety considerations and required workplace tools and equipment.

Speakers
Keith Minchin

MTAQ

Nigel Palmer

MTA

Learn about ‘the most important person in the room’ – the customer. Change in customer expectations is constant, fast and creating an ever-expanding range of segments to serve. In this session, industry leaders Benjamin and Adam will share the Top 3 Consumer Trends from their perspectives, and inspire your thinking about your Customer of the Future.

Speakers
Adam Pay

mycar

Benjamin Ward

Supercheap Auto

How to incorporate basic testing techniques and modern diagnostic tooling with available service information to diagnose and solve any issue easily and efficently, regardless of the vehicle type.

Speakers
Brandon Steckler

Motor Age Magazine

Technical Training Program

Technical Training Program – For technicians and apprentices, this comprehensive program will deliver advanced training on the latest diagnosis techniques and tools, EV servicing, repair and safety, exhaust aftertreatment, diesel technology, ADAS and more. This program is proudly sponsored by Auto Tech.

Friday 9th June 2023

Explore the different types of high voltage batteries for EV and Hybrid Vehicles, how to analyse and diagnose faults, and determine the health of a high voltage battery pack.

Speakers
Jeff Smit

The Automotive Technician – TaT

This session, featuring technician and instructor Brandon Steckler shows you how to incorporate basic testing techniques and modern diagnostic tooling with available service information to diagnose and solve any issue easily and efficently, regardless of the vehicle type.

The essence of the class is built around the idea that if adequate service information is present, a thorough understanding of one’s diagnostic tooling (and the tools’ limitations) as well as an understanding of the physics common to all vehicle’s system/components, ANYTHING can be diagnosed!

Speakers
Brandon Steckler

Motor Age Magazine

An introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV’s) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV’s) including powertrain operation, safety considerations and required workplace tools and equipment.

Speakers
Keith Minchin

MTAQ

Nigel Palmer

MTA

Gain a better understanding into Pass – Thru technology from basic through to advanced features, and how Pass – Thru can save your workshop time and money.

Speakers
Clint Flower

CoolDrive Auto Parts

Saturday 10th June 2023

Explore the different types of high voltage batteries for EV and Hybrid vehicles, how to analyse and diagnose faults, and determine the health of a high voltage battery pack.

Speakers
Jeff Smit

The Automotive Technician – TaT

An introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV’s) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV’s) including powertrain operation, safety considerations and required workplace tools and equipment.

Speakers
Keith Minchin

MTAQ

Nigel Palmer

MTA

How to incorporate basic testing techniques and modern diagnostic tooling with available service information to diagnose and solve any issue easily and efficently, regardless of the vehicle type.

Speakers
Brandon Steckler

Motor Age Magazine

Sponsored by

Workshop Management Program

Workshop Management Program  – For workshop owners and managers, this comprehensive program will deliver the latest information and advice on industry trends, staff retention & recruitment, customer service excellence, emerging vehicle tech opportunities, cyber-crime, marketing, environmental sustainability and more. This program is proudly sponsored by Repco Authorised Service.

Friday 9th June 2023

Leaders of the Australian Aftermarket will share and discuss global and industry trends in the automotive aftermarket. What’s coming and what does it mean for your business?

Speakers
Stuart Charity

AAAA

David Fraser

Capricorn Society

Rod Camm

MTAQ

Wayne Bryant

GPC Asia Pacific

This session will provide practical insights into how to improve employment tactics for finding and keeping staff. Brand new research on how top workshops are attracting good staff will be shared.

Speakers
Lesley Yates

AAAA

Peter Rogers

Repco Authorised Service

Ben Selwyn

Fifth Quadrant

Gabrielle Clift

Race Car Mechanic

Fred Molloy

AutoRecruiter & Konnecting Migration

This session will highlight that your supply chain and local community are critical enablers for your business. We’ll discuss how to expand your thinking and capacity through smart strategic alliances.

Speakers
Jeff Smit

The Automotive Technician – TaT

Peter Leondis

Leondis Automotive and The Garage Network

Saturday 10th June 2023

We can all take steps to be environmentally friendly, and our customers and staff expect us to do just that. Speakers will share their experience on how you can make a positive difference to the environment and your business.

Speakers
Joanne Hayes

Bridgestone Australia

Michael Carnemolla

313 Automotive & The Garage Network

Chris Mallon

ACM Parts

Learn about ‘the most important person in the room’ – the customer. Change in customer expectations is constant, fast and creating an ever-expanding range of segments to serve. In this session, industry leaders Benjamin and Adam will share the Top 3 Consumer Trends from their perspectives, and inspire your thinking about your Customer of the Future.

Speakers
Adam Pay

mycar

Benjamin Ward

Supercheap Auto

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