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For two days this May the hire industry in Australia will be keeping the focus on education with inspiring keynote presentations and informative breakout seminar sessions as well as live exhibition presentations with load/unload demonstrations and Toolbox Talks at HIRE17.

The HRIA is extending an invite to related industries to register and participate in the latest updates surrounding working at height, interactive workshops and live daily demonstrations.

To be held at Rosehill Gardens from 10-11 May 2017, HIRE17 will bring expert panels, business solutions and a diverse equipment display to frame a wider international hire market perspective with delegates, speakers and partners bringing the best of the world’s hire and rental knowledge to Sydney.

The hire industry in Australia links an enormous field of industries, providing equipment for construction, mining, arbor and horticultural, landscaping, excavating and earthmoving, road construction, materials handling and working at heights, local councils and government, and facilities management as well as the events industry in Australia.

“HIRE17 offers something for everyone across multiple industries and diverse workplaces. With ongoing changes to WHS requirements and safety of paramount importance, getting the latest information is a definite must. We hope to see lots of visitors from across as many industries and markets as possible at HIRE17,” HRIA CEO, James Oxenham said.

To register visit: www.hireconvention.com.au or contact the HRIA national office on 02 9998 2255.

HIRE17 program highlights

Highlights of the HIRE17 conference program will include:

• Keynote addresses by inspiring individuals and breakout sessions on topics at the heart of this industry, including sales and marketing psychology, leadership and  business strategy;

• Break out seminar sessions across three streams for Business (Building a Successful Company), the Access industry (Worldwide Access Standards Update), and Safety (Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice);

• Plenary sessions to focus industry attention on strategic business tools.

The conference format will flow onto the exhibition floor with Tool Box Talks from industry expert equipment and service suppliers. These Toolbox Talks will enhance delegate and visitor skills and update use of innovative technology and developments. Participants will have direct access to the presenting industry suppliers to ask relevant questions and be informed on related best practice and operation, with discussion around how operators can avoid hazards and incidents.

In another first for the hire industry in Australia, HIRE17 will also address specific industry skills during the two day event with Load/Unload Plant demonstrations.

The HIRE17 exhibition will feature two days of brand new equipment display showcasing the most innovative technologies, safe at work demonstrations and supplier presentations.

“As hosts of HIRE17, the Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) has made a shift from the traditional trade show and convention framework this year to bring greater focus on an interactive, informative and forward focused conference program,” HRIA CEO, James Oxenham said.

“To stay competitive and ahead of the curve in a specialised field we need to look ahead and source the latest global trends, technologies and develop partnerships to positively impact our businesses,” Mr Oxenham said.

“HIRE17 brings the hire and rental industry together on all levels, from front facing site staff to business owners and CEOs, to network, learn and experience the latest developments in innovation and technology.”

HIRE17 closes on Thursday evening, 11 May, with the HRIA Hire Industry Excellence Awards and industry Gala Dinner which pays tribute to the exceptional standards of service and innovation displayed throughout the sector.

The Hire Industry Excellence Awards will hand down accolades to this year’s:

• Rental Company of the Year (two categories – General Hire and Event Hire);

• Supplier of the Year (across two industry segments – General Hire and Access Hire)

• Best New Product (across three industry segments – General, Access)

• Best Exhibition Stand (two categories); and

• Industry and peer recognition awards.

The hire industry in Australia links an enormous field of industries, providing equipment for construction, mining, arbor and horticultural, landscaping, excavating and earthmoving, road construction, materials handling and working at heights, local councils and government, and facilities management as well as the events industry in Australia.

For more information contact the HRIA national office: 02 9998 2255 or visit the HRIA Convention web site: www.hireconvention.com.au to register.