The Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association (RWTA) held its 82nd Conference and Exhibition this year, with the first function at Mornington Peninsula at Montalto Winery. With a record number of attendees, the weather was perfect, and a sensational kick-off to the next three days. This event was followed up by the welcome dinner at RACV Cape Schanck that evening.
Monday heralded the beginning of the conference in earnest; speakers, tech talks and a panel were the order of the day. Topics covered ranged from transport updates in Victoria, inclusion and diversity, energy-saving activities, automation, and a deep dive into Setpoint 3 Degrees and how it can positively affect the cold chain worldwide. The highlight of the day was the four Frank Vale contestants presenting to the attendees, where the final decision on the winner was made and announced at the Gala Dinner the next day.
Tuesday was a full lineup of speakers, finishing with the eagerly awaited Gala Dinner. Speakers included Rob Edwards, The Health Presenter, who gave a presentation on how to improve health. There was also an update on the Discretionary Mutual Fund ensuring excellent savings on insurance. After that, a fast-paced Blockchain presentation took place followed by an innovative company presentation on sustainable packaging and insulation.
CBRE gave an overview of property space in Australia, followed by a panel to delve into the subject. Construction updates, EBAs, Unions and construction were a moving feast. Sixty years of Performance Panels updates in Australia on sustainability and efficiency- it’s all about setting the standard in the industry.
A powerhouse presentation was the last of formal proceedings for the day on legislation, best practices and industrial relations to leave the crowd on a high
RWTA Frank Vale Award
A key highlight at the RWTA 82nd Conference and Exhibition was the Frank Vale contestants presenting to the attendees, where the final decision on the winner was made and presented at the Gala Dinner.
Noah Heldt from Linfox exemplifies remarkable leadership qualities and innovative approaches within the cold chain sector, setting a high standard for future aspirants.
The RWTA is proud to announce the conclusion of the 30th Frank Vale Award, marking three decades of recognising outstanding achievements in the cold chain industry. The Frank Vale Award has been awarded annually since 1993 to acknowledge talented young people within the industry, who are 35 years of age or younger, have worked in the cold chain industry for a minimum of three years, and who have demonstrated to their employers that they have the potential to become future leaders, and make a positive contribution to the development of the cold chain industry.
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