1-on-1

expert sessions

Got a burning question for an industry professional? 

Book a 1-on-1 session with an expert and learn from the best at the conference.  Bookings will be available: 
  • Wednesday 12pm – 5pm
  • Thursday 8.30am – 5pm
  • Friday 8.30am – 12pm

Australian Design Rules (ADRs), Quality Management Systems (QMS) and everything RVSA

Understanding your legal obligations relating to your vehicle type approval is vital under the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA).  This is your opportunity to sit down with one of the RVMAP team to discuss ADRs, QMS or anything RVSA. The RVMAP team comprises some of the most experienced caravan-specific inspectors in the country, all of whom are qualified engineers who are experts in low ATM trailers and are certified ISO auditors.
Anne Campbell
Compliance Engineer
Caravan Industry Association of Australia 
Alfred Jose
Compliance Engineer
Caravan Industry Association of Australia
Grant Smith
Compliance Engineer
Caravan Industry Association of Australia

Gas Compliance

Understanding your legal obligations relating to gas compliance is essential for all those that build or repair RVs.  This is your opportunity to sit down with Bill Thiel, our industry representative on Standards Australia Committees AG1 and AG6 (which includes AS/NZS 5601.2) to discuss anything gas compliance.
Bill Thiel
Gas Compliance
Caravan Industry Association of Australia

Risk Mitigation Strategies in Your Park

Make a booking with Mark Shipton, Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Accreditation Programs Manager, to talk about risk mitigation strategies in your park.
Mark has over 12 years’ experience in caravan holiday park accreditation assessment. He will share with you the tips and processes to minimise the risks commonly seen during onsite park visits, and ensure you have practical strategies to take back to your park. 
Mark Shipton
Accreditation Programs Manager
Caravan Industry Association of Australia

Legal Advice – Australian Consumer Law (ACL)

Want to get expert advice regarding a legal matter with a consumer or business.  Here is your opportunity to sit down for a unique opportunity for free legal advice.
Douglas Caillard
Kyard Business Law

Legal Advice – Human Resources

The employment landscape is changing quickly. Here is your chance to get all of your workplace and safety law questions answered by leading employment law firm, HR Legal.
Dan Feldman
Managing Partner 
HR Legal
Emily Durack
Senior Associate
HR Legal

3D printing CNC Machines and Laser printing

Innovation is the way of the future.  Take the opportunity to get practical one on one advice on how to take your business forward and reap the benefits.
Jay Halgekar
Business Value Advisor
Markforged

Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots

Marketing and operations are changing quickly and artificial intelligence and chatbots are already being used by savvy businesses within the RV industry.  This is your opportunity to get practical one on one advice on how to use this important technology in your future business.
Amanda Dempster
Holiday Brands & ParkPA