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2 | HRIA
NATIONAL
CONVENTION GUIDE | MAY 2016
Program
Welcome...
The HRIA looks forward to
welcoming you back to the sunny
Gold Coast for the Hire and
Rental Industry Association’s
annual Convention, HIRE16
Connecting People, 5–6 May,
2016 at the Gold Coast
Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC).
HIRE16 will provide direct connection to people,
businesses and services as well as the latest equipment
and technology for the hire industry over the two-day
event.
HIRE16 Connecting People offers a crucial meeting point
for the entire hire industry and associated markets in
Australia.
With two days of industry focused keynote speakers and
seminars and a host of international guests and visitors in
attendance, there is much to be learned at the only hire
expo in Australia.
Many international supplier members will also be
attending, joining the host of industry leading suppliers
exhibiting their equipment and services.
The HRIA Convention is the only place to see the latest
in Access Equipment, Generators, Mini Equipment, Tools,
Portable Buildings, Event Structures, Flooring, Lighting,
Furniture, Rental and GPS Software, Training, Security
and Insurance Services and much more all in one place.
HIRE16 Connecting People will deliver two days of
uninterrupted face-to-face sales and exhibition time
across indoor exhibition halls as well as an outdoor
hands-on demonstration area.
HIRE16 provides a concentrated forum for networking for
every visitor, with opportunity to hear and discuss latest
industry innovations and ideas
–
at the coalface.
Topping off the event is the Hire Industry Excellence
Awards which will bring attention to the outstanding and
high achieving members of the industry.
Don’t miss our exhibitor’s listing in the Guide to help you
prepare for the only ‘rental show’ in Australia.
Jeff Bernard
HRIA National President
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
6.30pm – 9.30pm Welcome Cocktails
Networking &
Happy Hour
Sofitel Hotel
Pool Deck
9.00pm – late
Room 81 Bar
Networking
Sofitel Hotel
Ground Floor
Thursday, 5 May 2016
8.00am – 10.30am
Keynote
Speakers
(Tea & Coffee)
Michael Pascoe
GCCEC
Room 5
Jerry Grayson
Steve Sammartino
10.30am – 5.30pm Exhibition Open
Indoor
GCCEC
Halls 3 & 4
GCCEC
Northern Lawn
Outdoor
4.30pm – 6.00pm Happy Hour
Networking
GCCEC
Halls 3 & 4
7.00pm – 11.00pm HRIA Event Night
Networking
East Restaurant
Broadbeach
9.00pm – late
Room 81 Bar
Networking
Sofitel Hotel
Ground Floor
Friday, 6 May 2016
8.30am – 10.00am
Seminars
(Tea & Coffee)
Hire & Events
GCCEC
Room 5
EWPA & TSHA
GCCEC
Room 6
10.00am – 3.00pm Exhibition Open
Indoor
GCCEC
Halls 3 & 4
GCCEC
Northern Lawn
Outdoor
7.00pm – 11.30pm
Hire Industry Excellence Awards
Presentation and Dinner
Marriott Hotel
Ballroom
Surfers
Paradise
11.30pm – late Room 81 Bar
Networking
Sofitel Hotel
Registration Opening Times
Wednesday, 4 May 2016 12.00pm
–
3.00pm GCCEC, Foyer Hall 3
Wednesday, 4 May 2016 6.00pm
–
8.00pm Sofitel Hotel, Pool Deck
Thursday, 5 May 2016 7.45am
–
5.00pm GCCEC, Foyer Hall 3
Friday, 6 May 2016
8.00am
–
12.00pm GCCEC, Foyer Hall 3
GOLD COAST 5–6 MAY 2016