VTA will deliver its Alternative Fuel Summit at MegaTrans 2026, expanding decarbonisation discussions across industry.
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced a major industry partnership with MegaTrans 2026, confirming its Alternative Fuel Summit will be delivered as part of the national freight and logistics event in Melbourne later this year.
The Summit will take place on Day Two of MegaTrans (17 September) and will feature expert speakers, case studies and panel discussions focused on the future of low and zero-emissions transport, including electric, hydrogen, biofuels and hybrid solutions.
The program will place a strong emphasis on industry readiness, infrastructure development and the commercial viability of alternative fuel pathways for operators across freight, logistics and supply chain sectors.
VTA CEO Peter Anderson says the Association is “thrilled” to partner with MegaTrans and expand the reach of the Alternative Fuel Summit, positioning it within one of Australia’s most prominent transport and logistics industry gatherings.
“We’re delighted to be joining forces with MegaTrans for this year’s Summit,” Anderson says.
“Decarbonisation is one of the defining challenges of our time, and it’s essential that our industry continues to engage in practical, informed and forward-looking discussions about how we transition to cleaner transport.”
Anderson says hosting the Summit within MegaTrans will allow the VTA to engage a significantly broader and more diverse audience, including operators, suppliers, policymakers and innovators.
“Hosting the Summit within MegaTrans means these conversations don’t happen in isolation, they happen in front of thousands of people who influence, design and operate Australia’s freight and logistics networks every day,” he says.
“It’s an opportunity to share knowledge, accelerate understanding and bring alternative fuel solutions into the mainstream.”
He adds that the partnership aligns closely with the VTA’s broader mission to support transport operators through the national energy transition, particularly as fleet owners navigate uncertainty around fuel availability, refuelling infrastructure, vehicle cost and long-term policy settings.
“This partnership helps us broaden that mission. By combining VTA’s industry expertise with the scale of MegaTrans, we’re ensuring the sector has access to the information, debate and collaboration needed to navigate the pathway to lower emissions,” Anderson says.
The Alternative Fuel Summit will build on MegaTrans’ wider sustainability agenda, exploring practical transition strategies and emerging technologies across the freight task. With the sector facing increasing pressure to reduce emissions while maintaining service levels, safety and profitability, the Summit is expected to deliver timely discussion on the realities of fleet transition.
MegaTrans organiser Prime Creative Media says the partnership reflects the growing role of peak bodies in shaping the event’s conference agenda, as MegaTrans continues to build its network of industry partners and operational contributors.
General Manager, Events at Prime Creative Media, Siobhan Rocks says alternative fuels are a central component of the event’s sustainability focus.
“Sustainability is a core pillar of MegaTrans, and alternative fuels are a critical part of that journey for the transport and logistics sector,” Rocks says.
“Partnering with VTA allows us to take that conversation further by bringing together policy, technology and operational insight in a way that is relevant and actionable for industry.”
Rocks adds that the VTA partnership will extend beyond the Summit itself, with the Association also hosting a breakfast on Day One of MegaTrans, designed to create early networking opportunities and set the tone for the event.
“Having VTA involved across both days adds real depth to the MegaTrans program,” she says.
“The VTA breakfast creates a strong platform for connection and discussion, while the Alternative Fuels Summit extends our sustainability narrative into a dedicated forum focused on future transport solutions.”
The announcement comes as MegaTrans 2026 continues to expand its industry partner network, with peak bodies, safety organisations and major operators joining its growing ecosystem ahead of the Melbourne event.
MegaTrans has confirmed several organisations as official partners, including ICHCA Australia, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CLOCS-A and ASCLA, reflecting the event’s intention to represent the full breadth of the freight and logistics landscape across road, rail, ports, intermodal and warehousing operations.
The event’s Operator Hub is also gaining momentum, with major freight and logistics operators such as UPS, Amazon, Wettenhalls, Cold Xpress, SGS Logistics and Centurion confirmed to participate, bringing real-world operational perspectives into the exhibition and conference environment.
MegaTrans will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 16 to 17 September 2026, bringing together suppliers, technology providers, fleet operators, logistics companies, infrastructure stakeholders and government to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of freight.
Full program details and ticketing information for the VTA Alternative Fuel Summit will be announced in the coming months.
