Transport
Informa is the largest organiser of transport and rail conferences in Australia. The Lloyd's List DCN State Transport Series comprises of transport conferences in NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; SA & NT. These transport events asses the future plans for transport infrastructure development and financing across Australia. Australian ports; freight operators; transport providers and infrastructure/construction companies attend and discuss the key issues surrounding Australian transport infrastructure development.
Informa's expertise in the provision of rail conferences is unmatched. The AusRAIL event is the focal forum for the rail industry and attacts over 3,000 attendees. Through this link with the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), Informa also organise the following rail conferences: Urban Rail Conference; Rail Careers Conference; The Rail Suppliers Forum; The Rail Interoperability Workshop; New Zealand Rail Conference; Rail Safety Conference; RISSB National Rail Turnouts Workshop and the Environmental Management in Rail Conference.
Other transport conferences, include Australia's definitive freight transport event, AusIntermodal. The Port & Maritime Security Conference has been running since 2003 encourages interaction between maritime operations professionals and the security industry. A full list of current transport conferences are listed below, for more information please visit the relevant event page or contact Tim Bostridge.
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Maritime Logistics 2012
30-31 January 2012 | Sydney Convention Centre
Maritime Logistics 2012 will discuss Australia's national freight agenda, Australia's role in world shipping and maritime supply chain issues.
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National Derailment Investigations and Analysis Workshop
20-21 February 2012 | Realm Hotel Canberra
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Rail Safety 2012
RISSB are delighted to announce the 12th annual Rail Safety Conference, to be held at Doltone House at Darling Island Wharf, Sydney, on the 28th – 29th March 2012.
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Grain Logistics 2012
14-15 March 2012 | Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne
The Grain Logistics 2012 Conference is for the agriculture and freight and logistics industries to assess the impacts of the deregulated grain market.
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7th Aviation Security Summit
21- 22 March 2012 | Hotel Realm Canberra
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Urban Congestion 2012
27 – 28 March 2012 | Quay Grand Suites Sydney
Urban Congestion 2012 will provide a comprehensive update on different urban planning and policy approaches to help alleviate urban congestion in the long-term.
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The 9th Annual Dry Bulk Shipping Market Outlook
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Workspace Planning and Design Forum
29-30 March 2012 | Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne
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Transport & Logistics Skilling Summit
Transport & Logistics Skilling Summit highlights ways of attracting new workers to the transport and logistics industry
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Master Mariners of Australia Congress
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New Zealand Transport Summit 2012
11-12 April 2012 | The Amora Hotel, Wellington NZ
Incorporating the annual ARA NZ Rail & NZ Transport Infrastructure Summit
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Urban Rail 2012
8-9 May 2012 | Intercontinental Melbourne, The Rialto
Now in its 4th year, the ARA Annual Urban Rail Conference has developed into one of the most significant events on the industry calendar
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IHMA Congress 2012
Marine experience: Can we manage tomorrow's port without it?
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National PPP Summit 2011
The Annual National PPP Summit is the definitive meeting place for key stakeholders in the public and private sectors
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Regional Transport 2012
22-23 May 2012 | Sofitel Gold Coast
The Regional Transport Conference provides a comprehensive update on all issues relevant to the public transport services in Australia’s regional centres.
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National Transport Regulations Reform
5-6 June 2012 | Realm Hotel Canberra
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South Australian Transport Summit 2012
6 June 2012 | Stamford Plaza Adelaide
The 9th South Australian Transport Summit will be held on 6 June 2012 in Adelaide. It provides an outlook for SA's transport projects, including port, rail and road transport strategies.
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RISSB National Rail Turnouts Workshop
19-20 June 2012 | Novotel Melbourne on Collins
29-30 November 2012 | Hotel Realm Canberra
The National Rail Turnouts Workshop will consolidate and share the technical knowledge for rail turnouts.
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The 5th University Planning and Design Summit
27 - 29 June 2012 | Sydney Harbour Marriott
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The 6th Annual Housing Congress
Housing Congress brings together public and private stakeholders to discuss all the latest development in the Australian Housing Industry
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Bridges and Tunnels 2011
June 2012| Sydney
This event is the only one of its kind to focus on both Bridges and Tunnels - all under the one roof
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Rail Suppliers Forum 2011
The ARA Rail Suppliers Forum 2011 – the only event of its kind in Australia, specifically developed for the supply industry
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Regional Ports 2011
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The 14th Queensland Transport Infrastructure Summit
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WA Transport Infrastructure Summit 2011
The 8th WA Transport Infrastructure Summit will be held on 3-4 August 2011 in Perth. It provides an outlook for WA 's transport projects, including port, rail and road transport strategies.
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Urban Transport Planning Summit 2011
"Integrating transport with strategic city planning to achieve key socioeconomic outcomes"
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Student Housing Summit 2011
31 August-2 September 2011 | Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay
There are a myriad of challenges involved with meeting the growing demand for student housing in Australia – and these challenges will be addressed at the 2nd Annual Student Housing Summit.
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Heavy Haul Rail 2011
Heavy Haul Rail Conference will explore opportunities available for the rail operations and construction industries in the wake of the resources boom
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Airport Operations 2011
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Transport Project Financing Summit
The legislative reforms that are critical to encourage and facilitate transport infrastructure investment will be addressed at this year’s Transport Project Financing Summit
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Innovative Bulk Material Export Solutions for Mining
Innovative Bulk Material Export Solutions for Mining Conference will examine low cost shiploading, transhipment and port infrastructure for mineral assets.
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High Speed Rail 2011
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The 2nd annual Population Australia 2050 Summit
The 2nd annual Population Australia 2050 Summit will highlight the major implications that population change will have on the major sectors.
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Port & Maritime Security 2011
As Australia moves towards a more integrated security structure, the Port & Maritime Security conference will address policy matters relating to national security.
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NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit
LLDCN Events would like to thank all speakers and delegates who participated in the 6th annual NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit, held on the 5th and 6th October in Sydney.
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Retirement and Aged Care Living Summit
5-6 December 2011 | Stamford Plaza, Melbourne
The Aged Homes Summit will address topics surrounding aged housing and accommodation.
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Chain of Responsibility 2011
Informa's Annual Chain of Responsibility conference and the Human Factors in Transport forum will once again be delivered over 2 consecutive days.
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Human Factors in Transport 2011
Informa's Annual Chain of Responsibility conference and the Human Factors in Transport forum will once again be delivered over 2 consecutive days.
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Housing Affordability Congress
The Housing Affordability Congress provides a holistic analysis of issues encompassing housing affordability in the housing industry today
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Regional City Development Conference
The Regional City Development Conference is a key event for government planners, policy makers and economic development leaders.
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Environmental Management in Transport Summit 2011
Minimising the impact of transport and its supporting infrastructure on the natural and human environment
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Breakbulk & Project Cargo 2011
The Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference , on 16-17 may 2011 in Perth will discuss the challenges and opportunities of the heavy lift supply chain.
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Rail and the Sustainability Challenge
The Australasian Railway Association and Informa would like to thank all speakers and delegates who participated in the inaugural Rail and the Sustainability Challenge conference.
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Pit to Port Conference
Bulkex 's Pit to Port Conference will wil look at the supply chain and freight infrastructure issues in the mining and resources sector, looking at bulk materials transport from pit to port.
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Maritime Structures 2010
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Northern Territory Transport Infrastructure Summit 2011
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Road Safety 2011
The annual Road Safety Summit will address the the most important items on the Federal Government's National Road Safety Council
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AusIntermodal 2011
Ausintermodal is Australia's definitive Freight Transport event and analyse the planning and efficiency of the nation’s freight framework.
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Road Pricing Forum 2011
The 2nd Road Pricing Forum, to be held on 13th October 2011 in Sydney, will examine exactly what road pricing should achieve and will identify what the most effective solutions could be.

