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ASCLA Virtual Summit (02 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ANNUAL ASCLA VIRTUAL SUMMIT

SECURE YOUR SEAT. TRANSFORM YOUR FUTURE.

The 2026 ASCLA Annual Virtual Summit is here to reignite the global conversation on supply chain excellence, transformation, and resilience.

Date: Wednesday, 2 September 1026
Time: From 10.00am
Venue: Online. Live from ASCLA Studios in Melbourne

Registrations close at COB on 31 August.

Registration is FREE and open to everyone

View Agenda Here

This September, the most prominent online summit for B2B business and supply chain professionals returns with more insights, more experts, and more global connections than ever before. With rising tariffs, regional conflicts, and the imperative for digital transformation, supply chain leaders must be equipped with the latest strategies and tools to build resilience and drive growth.

Join us to gain actionable insights from industry experts, connect with a global network of professionals, and position your organisation at the forefront of supply chain innovation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your operations
and lead with confidence in an era of unprecedented change.

HOSTS


Rene Giarrusso ASCLA	*Ishan Galapathy* ASCLA

ASCLA REPRESENTATIVES


*Stephen Lakey* ASCLA National Chair	*Steven Ballerini* ASCLA CEO

SPEAKERS

Andrew Hudson Rigby Cooke Lawyers	Sharyn County APA	Abdul Jaafar Versatile Group


Prof Ben Fahimnia University of Sydney	*Maria Palazzolo* GS1 Australia	Dr Amir Hashemi Orora


*Archival Garcia* Ensemble Solutions	Henrik Jensen Datensonar	*Peter Stoner* Super Retail Group


Alice Hudson Altana Technologies	*Lawrence Christoffelsz* Import Export TV	*Nicole Henry* Fortinet


*Michael Blake* ANZ Clean Freight Council	Sam Rowse MachShip	Suranthe de Silva B dynamics Logistics

Ian van der Vliet Bulla Dairy Foods	*Jake Weragoda* CHEP

EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR

WEBINAR: Transforming Complex Operational Planning. 3 September 2026 (03 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

TRANSFORMING COMPLEX OPERATIONAL PLANNING: Shifting from Manual Processes to Optimised Outcomes

Discover how purpose-built optimisation drives real efficiency gains in complex operational planning to boost your output, reduce costs and scale.

Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
Time: 11:00am - 11.45am (AEST)
Venue: Online
Cost: No charge

Registrations close at COB on Wednesday, 2 September 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Discover how purpose-built software harnessing mathematical algorithms drives real efficiency gains. Whether you’re managing a facility, moving physical products or running your own vertically-integrated supply chain.

In this webinar, Rav will cover:

How to recognise the hallmarks of a complex decision-based planning environment.
Identifying the right algorithmic technologies to leverage your complexity to your competitive advantage.
A transformation story outlining how one organisation reimagined its planning approach to support expansion and reduce costs.
Understanding where fit-for-purpose optimisation can unlock unmatched gains.
Insight into how organisations scale operations without growing their planning team, instead giving planners the tools to do their best work.

PRESENTER

Rav Raniga - General Manager New Business, Biarri

With 15 years of optimisation experience and as a mathematician by trade, Rav has helped organisations both locally and globally to leverage the power of algorithms to transform the way they plan and deploy their resources for maximal efficiency.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Designed for Heads of Supply Chain and senior leaders in Innovation, Optimisation and Transformation, Workforce Efficiency and Business Improvement across supply chain functions.

SITE VISIT: TAFE NSW and Vocational Innovation Centre. 4 September 2026 (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:50:00 GMT

SITE VISIT
TAFE NSW AND VOCATIONAL INNOVATION CENTRE
- Connecting education, industry and the future workforce

The ASCLA NSW Vocational Innovation Centre (VIC) Site Tour and TAFE NSW will showcase how practical vocational education and employer partnerships can prepare young people for successful careers while helping organisations build their future workforce.

Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Time: 1.50pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Vocational Innovation Centre, 45–47 Johnson Avenue, Seven Hills, NSW.
Meeting Point & Registration: Walk through to the VIC entrance
Cost: Members - No charge / Non-Members - $60
Parking: Enter at Gate 4 for parking and street parking also available.

Registrations close at COB on Thursday, 3 September 2026
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

ABOUT THIS EVENT

ASCLA NSW, in collaboration with TAFE NSW and the Vocational Innovation Centre (VIC) at Seven Hills High School, will host an industry site tour focused on practical skills and pathways from school into employment.

Attendees will explore the Centre’s purpose-built, industry-standard training facilities and learn how vocational education is preparing students for apprenticeships, traineeships, employment, further training and higher education.

The event will also provide an opportunity to hear directly from employers, students and TAFE NSW representatives about job-ready skills, course content, workplace expectations and the role industry can play in developing future talent.

VIC provides specialist training facilities and innovative vocational curriculum pathways for students from more than 20 schools across Western Sydney.

Courses are delivered through partnerships involving schools, TAFE NSW, employers, business, industry associations and training providers.

INTRODUCTION BY

Andrew Kerr - Deputy Principal - Skills and Pathways, Vocational Innovation Centre, Seven Hills High School
With 32 years of teaching experience, including 20 years in Vocational Education and Training (VET) within the Manufacturing and Engineering sector, Andrew Kerr has established a distinguished career in education. As Deputy Principal – Skills and Pathways at the Vocational Innovation Centre at Seven Hills High School, he oversees the organisation and delivery of the Vocational High Schools Pilot Program for the Department of Education. This unique partnership between schools, TAFE NSW and industry delivers school and TAFE delivered VET courses, showcasing the value of targeted support in students’ vocational journeys to post-school success.

PANELISTS

Nadene Chivers - Vocational Education and Training, TAFE NSW
Nadene Chivers is an experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) educator specialising in the supply chain, logistics, and international freight forwarding industries. With more than 15 years of experience in vocational education, she has successfully delivered industry-focused training across both private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and, currently, TAFE NSW.
Passionate about promoting career pathways within these essential industries, Nadene is dedicated to raising awareness of the diverse opportunities available in supply chain and logistics. She is committed to inspiring, developing, and preparing the next generation of industry professionals by equipping learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence required to succeed in a dynamic and evolving workforce.

Amanda Brazier - Strategic HR, Learning & Organisational Development, Jaybro
Amanda specialises in organisational capability, leadership development, talent management and employee engagement. She is passionate about building high-performing teams, developing future talent and creating workplace cultures where people can grow and succeed. Amanda is also committed to engaging with local communities and supporting young people to explore careers in supply chain and logistics, helping them discover the many pathways the industry has to offer.

Adam Cordukes - Head of Road Safety & Chain of Responsibility, Team Global Express
Adam leads national programs focused on heavy vehicle safety, compliance, driver wellbeing and operational risk management. With extensive experience across transport, logistics and road safety.
Adam works closely with operational teams across Australia to strengthen safety culture and deliver practical solutions that improve safety performance throughout the supply chain. He is passionate about developing future talent and creating pathways into the transport and logistics industry and actively supports partnerships between industry, schools and training providers to help students gain real-world experience, build practical skills and explore rewarding careers in one of Australian’s most essential industries.

MODERATOR

Michael Farragher - Head Teacher for Supply Chain and Logistics, TAFE NSW
Michael is an accomplished supply chain and logistics leader with over 25 years of senior management experience across global FMCG operations in Europe and Australia. After a successful career overseeing large‑scale supply chain functions, he transitioned into Vocational Education and Training.
He leads the delivery of accredited qualifications from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma and is the National Lead of the ASCLA Mentoring Program. Michael’s industry contributions have been recognised through multiple awards, and he is a regular author of reports that influence contemporary supply chain practice. He remains deeply connected to industry needs, ensuring emerging workforce capabilities align with real‑world operational priorities.

AGENDA

	1.50 pm - 2.00 pm	Registration
	2.00 pm – 2.10 pm	ASCLA Welcome
	2.10 pm – 2.25 pm	Introduction to the Vocational Innovation Centre
	2.25 pm – 2.55 pm	Vocational Innovation Centre Site Tour
	2.55 pm – 3.45 pm	Employer, Student and TAFE NSW Panel Discussion
	3.45 pm – 4.45 pm	Refreshments and Networking
	5.00 pm	Event Concludes

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Employers looking to build a future talent pipeline
Supply chain, logistics, transport and warehousing professionals
Human resources, workforce planning and learning and development leaders
Businesses interested in School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Organisations offering work experience, apprenticeships, traineeships or entry-level employment
Education and training providers
Industry associations, ASCLA members and partners
Professionals interested in supporting emerging talent across Western Sydney

Event Access & Registration

To help us manage event access and catering, all attendees must be registered in advance. Please note that walk-ins will not be permitted on the day.

Webinar: We need to talk about the other half of safety (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

WEBINAR

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT
THE OTHER HALF OF SAFETY

Mental Health in Supply Chain & Logistics

Join the Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) CEO, Steven Ballerini, and Healthy Heads Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) CEO, Naomi Frauenfelder, for an unhurried, one-on-one conversation about the mental health of the people who keep our supply chains moving.

Free webinar ahead of R U OK? Day.

For decades, workplace safety in transport and logistics has focused on protecting people from physical harm. Today, we know that protecting mental health is just as important. Psychological injury, distress, burnout, and isolation are workplace safety issues too.

Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am (AEST)
Venue: Online
Cost: No charge

Registrations close at Noon on Monday, 7 September 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

You'll hear what the data tells us about mental health across road transport, warehousing and logistics; why the nature of our work can take such a toll on people; and the practical actions leaders can take, the common pitfalls to avoid, and how to know whether they're making a difference.

This session covers mental health and wellbeing in the industry, and some of the themes may be distressing to some. If anything raises concerns for you, support is available — Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au, and Healthy Heads offers free resources and a wellbeing app at healthyheads.org.au.

Held in the same week as R U OK? Day, this is a session for anyone whose decisions shape the conditions others work in.

Live, with moderated Q&A. Free to attend, and recorded for all who register.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This webinar is for anyone whose decisions shape the conditions others work in across road transport, warehousing and logistics — because so much of what affects people on the road and on the floor is created upstream, in an office.

That includes operations and transport managers, warehouse and depot leaders, HSE and WHS professionals, HR and people-and-culture teams, business owners and executives, and anyone responsible for rosters, workloads, contracts or the day-to-day culture of a team. It's equally relevant to drivers, supervisors and frontline staff who want to understand what good support looks like and what they can reasonably ask for.

No prior knowledge of psychosocial safety is needed. If you influence how people in this industry work — directly or from a distance — this session is for you.

NSW Mentoring Catch-Up & Networking. 9 September 2026 (09 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

NSW MENTORING CATCH-UP & NETWORKING

The Changing Face of Supply Chain - AI, Sustainability & Resilience

The supply chain and logistics industry is changing faster than ever. Are you ready for what’s next? Join ASCLA for an exclusive evening of networking, industry insights and inspiration, proudly hosted by Miller Leith Recruitment.

Whether you’re navigating the next stage of your career, leading a team, building your professional network or simply looking to stay ahead of industry trends, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time: 6.00pm - 8.45pm
Venue: Miller Leith Recruitment, Level 11, 1 Oxford Street, Surry Hills, Sydney
Cost: Members - $30 / Non-Members - $59

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 7 September 2026
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Hear from the Miller Leith team on the trends shaping our industry, from AI and automation to sustainability, resilience, talent and changing workforce expectations.

We’re also excited to welcome Matt Cowdroy, Founder of Productivity Ninja and Culture Champ at Think Productive Australia, who will share practical insights from The Way of the Productivity Ninja, helping you improve focus, productivity and workplace fulfilment.

Connect, enjoy and win! Network with industry peers, enjoy food and drinks, gain practical ideas and keep an eye out for spot prizes.

Don’t just keep up with the changing supply chain — be ready to lead it.

SPEAKERS

Christy Moses - CEO, Miller Leith
With more than 20 years of recruitment and leadership experience across multinational, boutique and start-up environments. Originally from Michigan, she began her recruitment career in Sydney in 2005 and joined Miller Leith in 2025 as Director – NSW before progressing to Chief Executive Officer. Known for her energy, integrity and commitment to quality outcomes, Christy has a proven track record of appointing senior leaders while creating lasting impact for individuals, teams and organisations.

Laura Callinan - Senior Recruitment Specialist, Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics, Miller Leith
A highly driven Recruitment Professional, with a demonstrated ability of working in the staffing and recruiting industry across Europe and Australia. Specialising in supply chain, procurement and logistics recruitment, Laura partners with leading businesses across NSW to build the teams that keep industries moving. An active contributor with the ASCLA, Laura shares insights on workforce trends and is passionate about the role supply chain plays in shaping a more sustainable future. Passionate about Diversity & Inclusion, removing unconscious bias from the hiring process and continuously improving recruitment processes and delivery.

Matt Walker - Practice Lead, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Miller Leith
For 17 years, Matt has specialised in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain ecosystem, connecting organisations with professionals who bring efficiency, precision, and leadership across every stage of the value chain. He began his career in the UK, then relocated to New Zealand to establish a dedicated Manufacturing and Operations recruitment division for the business before coming to Sydney 8 years ago. Specialising in mid-senior appointments across food, beverage, industrial and broader B2B industries, Matt identifies what organisations need to secure long-tenured teams who drive impact from the factory floor to the customer door

Matt Cowdroy - Founder, Productivity Ninja & Culture Champ, Think Productive Australia
Matt Cowdroy is the Founder of Think Productive Australia and a leading Productivity Ninja, speaker and workplace productivity specialist. With more than 20 years of corporate experience, Matt understands the pressures of modern working life and helps individuals and teams improve focus, manage priorities and work more effectively. His practical approach combines productivity, leadership, communication, wellbeing and mindfulness to help people achieve more while reducing stress.

MODERATOR

Ishan Galapathy – Excellence Strategist, Speaker, Author
Ishan Galapathy is an Operational Excellence strategist, productivity expert, speaker, author and facilitator with more than 25 years’ experience across manufacturing, supply chain and operations in several countries. His practical approach focuses on people, leadership and continuous improvement, helping businesses simplify complexity and achieve better performance. Ishan is also the author of ADVANCE and host of the Excellence Unlocked podcast.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Participants in the ASCLA National Mentoring Program
Supply Chain & Logistics professionals
Industry leaders and managers
HR and talent professionals
Professionals interested in AI and sustainability
Anyone looking to grow their career and network

Event Access & Registration
To help us manage event access and catering, all attendees must be registered in advance. Please note that walk-ins will not be permitted on the day.

WEBINAR: One Invoice, Two Obligations (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ONE INVOICE, TWO OBLIGATIONS

The same invoice line now serves both finance reporting and climate disclosure needs. Join a session on interpreting ANZ freight invoices for cost recovery and Scope 3 assurance.

In 2026, ANZ shippers paid more to move less. A working session on what freight invoices reveal after shipment, from surcharge drift to Scope 3 assurance.

Freight costs are rising. Are you recovering everything you're entitled to?

Between fuel surcharges, carrier disruptions, and changing regulations, many shippers are unknowingly overpaying and under-claiming.

Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time: 10am to 10.45am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: No charge

Registrations close at COB on Monday, 14 September

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join our webinar to learn how to:

Cut unnecessary freight costs
Identify and recover claims faster
Gain visibility into carrier performance
Use freight data to support sustainability reporting and compliance

Practical strategies. Immediate savings. Better control of your shipping operation.

PRESENTERS

Darren O'Connor - Director of Solution Delivery, Infios

Darren is a senior business leader who has driven innovation and complex transformation across a wide range of organisations, delivering both measurable value and lasting new capability.

He starts by understanding the business itself; its people and its stakeholders' competing needs, and holds every solution to the test of whether it is truly aligned to them. Across successive roles he has reduced operation expenses as a percentage of annual revenue year on year while improving service, capability and systems reach. Deep knowledge of the full IT stack means complex requirements get solved at the right level.

An active contributor to industry groups, Darren has spoken at numerous industry, vendor and solution provider events.

Alan Rowlett - VP of Freight Audit Payment, Infios

Over the past 20 years Alan has led global operations, supply chain transformation and process architecture initiatives that have delivered hundreds of millions in value building new strategies, leading M&A activity, and standing up new divisions across continents. His work spans the full arc of transformation, from designing the process architecture to running the operations it supports. Alongside that, Alan has shared his insights in both academic and professional forums, with a consistent focus on advancing the industry and developing the talent within it.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Transportation and logistics leaders — Head of Transport, Logistics Director, Distribution Director, Carrier Operations Lead
Finance and accounts payable — Finance Director, AP Director, Controller, Shared Services Lead
Procurement and sourcing — Procurement Director, Carrier Sourcing Lead, Category Manager for logistics
Sustainability and reporting — ESG Lead, Sustainability Manager, Carbon Reporting Lead, and anyone preparing Scope 3 Category 4 disclosures
Supply chain executives — VP Supply Chain, Operations Director, Regional Supply Chain Lead

MEGATRANS 2026 (16 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

THE SUPPLY CHAIN ONLY WORKS WHEN
EVERY LINK IS CONNECTED

18 - 19 September 2024
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

The SCLAA is proud to be an
Industry Partner of MEGATRANS 2024

Once again the ASCLA will be showcasing the latest supply chain trends and sustainability initiatives with expert speakers and panellists on our very own stage. You can catch it all at the ASCLA spotlight theatre operating right throughout the conference.

MegaTrans is the only exhibition and conference that brings the entire end-to-end supply chain together on one floor, from first mile to last, and every link in between.

No wasting time. No half-conversations. Just the full picture.

This is where road, rail, ports, warehousing, logistics, technology and infrastructure come together to have the whole supply chain conversation, in one place, at one time.

Register for FREE now!

SITE VISIT: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood - behind the scenes of Australia's Blood Supply Chain (01 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMT

SITE TOUR
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS LIFEBLOOD
- BEHIND THE SCENES OF AUSTRALIA'S BLOOD
SUPPLY CHAIN

This is a unique opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes in one of Australia’s most critical supply chains. Covering 17,500m2, the Melbourne Processing Centre (MPC) is the largest blood processing and testing facility in the Southern Hemisphere and accounts for almost half of the national blood supply. Participants will have the opportunity to see first-hand laboratories where life-saving blood and plasma donations are processed and tested, the distribution area that supplies blood products to south-east Australia and the primary workspace for Melbourne-based support teams.

Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Time: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Venue: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, 100-154 Batman St. West Melbourne
Cost: Members - $30 / Non-Members - $55
Parking: There is no dedicated on-site parking at MPC. Paid street parking is available however it can be limited. If driving, please allow additional time due to potential lack of parking availability.

Registrations close at COB on Tuesday, 29 September 2026
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The tour will go behind the scenes at MPC to give a unique insight into how the Manufacturing & Logistics function of Lifeblood manages the national blood supply chain, ensuring that life-saving blood and plasma donations are available when and where they are needed to provide life-changing outcomes for the Australian community. Topics to be covered include safety, quality, blood processing and testing, operations, logistics and the planning practises that provide Australians with a safe, trusted, and efficient supply of blood and biological products and services.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anyone interested in learning more about Supply Chain and Logistics.

Event Access & Registration
To help us manage event access and catering, all attendees must be registered in advance. Please note that walk-ins will not be permitted on the day.

2026 ASCLA Industry Awards Gala Dinner. 23 October 2026 (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

2026 Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association Industry Awards Gala Dinner

The annual ASCLA Industry Awards gala dinner recognises the outstanding achievements of supply chain and logistics professionals and organisations across Australasia, celebrating industry excellence and championing collaboration, innovation, and success.

These prestigious Awards have been running for over 60 years making them the most sought after, recognised and influential awards across the Australasian Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries.

Date:	Friday, 23 October 2026
Time:	6.00pm start - for pre-dinner drinks and canapes
Venue:	Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
Dress:	Ladies - Cocktail \| Gentlemen - Lounge Suit

Tickets from 1 August 2026 (incl GST)
Individual ticket ASCLA Members: $320
Individual ticket Non-Members: $350
Table of 10 Members/Non-Members: $3200

GUEST SPEAKER

Megan Corfield - Founder and CEO, Glass Ladder
Megan is a corporate and leadership strategist who helps organisations build commercially astute leaders capable of navigating complexity, uncertainty and rapid change. Through her keynotes, advisory work and executive development programs, she helps leaders strengthen their commercial influence, enterprise mindset and ability to lead with impact.
Drawing on more than 25 years in executive leadership across energy, professional services, government and major events, Megan combines deep commercial expertise with a practical understanding of what it takes to lead people through growth, disruption and transformation. Her executive career includes C-Suite roles with ERM Power (Shell Energy) and PwC, Director-General of Tourism and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Queensland, and CEO of Brisbane's Sustainability Agency.
Today, Megan is Founder and CEO of Glass Ladder, where she works with organisations to develop high-performing leaders and future executives. She also is Chair of the Board of International Parking Group and Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at Unitywater and has had over 12 different board roles over the last 10 years.
Recognised as an AFR Women of Influence and Telstra Queensland Business Woman of the Year, Megan is known for delivering energetic, practical and thought-provoking keynotes that challenge conventional thinking and leave audiences with ideas they can put into action immediately.

MC to be announced shortly.

For more information on the ASCLA Industry Awards, Nominations and the Gala Dinner, click here.

Award Nominations NOW OPEN

Submissions close: CLOSED
Finalist/Shortlist Announced: Monday, 14 September 2026

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