The RWTA 2022 Conference Program was a hit- we had excellent speakers that hit a diverse range of topics- see below!
Our Program
The RWTA 2022 Conference Program is a live document and our team is working to deliver up-to-date topics and brilliant speakers!
Our aim is to provide you with access to knowledge, experiences and networks in the Temperature Controlled Industry to assist you to create an informed future for you and your organisation.
Conference Speakers
Conference News
Exhibitors Opportunity
Get a booth space, Get Visibility
All booth spaces have been booked.
Details for booked exhibitors
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Furniture: product library click here. Contact Moreton Hire with your order: Bhawna Manral
Deliveries to Pier One (banner, merch etc) can arrive on Wednesday 17AUG. Please use customised label here.
Set-up: on Sunday 21AUG from 3:30pm. Your booth needs to be ready and finalised for 7:30am on the Monday morning.
Door prize: feel free to gather business cards and organise a special prize.
Delegate Welcome Bags: participate and include your merch, gifts and flyers. Please get in touch to confirm logistics: admin@rwta.com.au
3.6m x 1.2m Booth Space, Rates and Inclusions:
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Rates: $5,500 + GST for RWTA Members / $6,500 + GST for RWTA Non-Members
Includes:
• 2 complimentary Registrations to attend all functions and sessions
• 2 passes to the Welcome Cocktail and Dinner (Sunday 21AUG)
• 2 passes to the Gala Dinner & Awards (Tuesday 21AUG)
• On the Floor Breakfast and Lunch with delegates both Monday and Tuesday
• Your logo on RWTA website + conference website and printed program
• 3.6m x 1.2m booth space
• Company name displayed on booth
• 1 x 120 watt spotlights
• 1 x 4 amp power point
Delegate Activity
Convicts & Champagne Expedition: Sunday is a Fun Day, Networking Event
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Enjoy a unique tour of Sydney Harbour and historic Goat Island! Get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict past and experience an entertaining guided convict history walking tour on the island. Relax and take in Sydney’s beautiful harbour vistas whilst lunch is being served.
Discover a star of the sea: Søren Larsen, built in 1949, was one of the last fully traditional, cargo carrying sailing ships made for Baltic Trade. She was lovingly restored and re-rigged by the Davies family in 1978 to the graceful 19th century Brigantine she is today.
The ship’s crew are handpicked from around the world and bring this beautiful traditional vessel to life and engage guests with experience and stories.
Mast climb available, you will dare? If you are considering this, please dress accordingly.
Sunday 21st August 2022
Boarding at 12:00pm (7 min walk from Pier One Hotel)
Return at 4:00pm
Tour, mast climb, lunch and drinks included
Price: $255
Your Monday Evening Conference Treat! - Monday 22nd August 2022
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You are invited to attend a beautiful evening at Manjits Wharf; a luxurious location overlooking the incredible Darling Harbour in Sydney, hosted as guests by Oz Labourforce.
You will enjoy drinks and canapes on arrival followed by a three course meal.
A bus will take you at 6:15pm sharp from Pier One Hotel to the destination for your comfort.
Please be punctual so as not to miss your lift!
What: Dinner Monday night the 22nd August 2022
Where: Manjits 10/49 Lime St, Sydney
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Pick up from Pier One: 6:15pm
Dine Around - Monday 22nd August 2022
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Monday night is your night to discover Sydney’s restaurant scene! To start the juices flowing we have noted a few restaurants below.
Choose your menu, your friends and your experience. We recommend that you book prior. Please click the links below.
Saké - vibrant, rustic-chic Japanese restaurant serving inventive cuisine, plus clever cocktails. 10 mins walk from Pier One Hotel. To book: 02 9259 5656
Altitude @ Shagri-La - dine in the Sydney sky at award winning restaurant hovering high above Sydney’s world-renowned icons. To book: 02 9250 6000
Ventuno - contemporary Italian eatery in the historical Walsh Bay art precinct. Relaxed atmosphere. 10 mins walk from Pier One Hotel. To book: 02 9247 4444
Mr. Wong - modern Cantonese menu, from dim sum to classic mud crab, served in a lavish French-colonial setting. 15 mins walk or 5 mins by cab! To book: 02 9114 7317
Café Sydney - perched atop Customs House at Circular Quay, with spectacular views, the menu showcases the finest local produce with seafood a Cafe Sydney speciality. To book: 02 9251 8683
Bistecca - Italian classic cocktail bar and restaurant dedicated to Tuscany’s revered cut of steak, bistecca alla Fiorentina. Beneath Sydney’s CBD. To book: 02 8067 0450
Restaurant Hubert - sumptuous French Brasserie in dark, wood-furnished basement settings, Hubert is the place to go for a lavish night on the town when you’re feeling all 1920s. To book: 02 9232 0881
Partner Program
Oyster Farm Tour
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Visit an operating oyster farm at Mooney Mooney, take a boat ride to the oyster leases on the Hawkesbury River, harvest and taste your own fresh Broken Bay Oysters.
You will then slide into waders and disembark at the newest oyster lease where you will be met by more farmers who will guide you to your in-water table. Get ready to taste freshly opened oysters from the very waters you are standing in.
Monday 22nd August 2022
Bus departing at 10:30am from Pier One Hotel
Return by 4:00pm
Bus, tour, lunch and drinks included
Price: $265
Fragrance & Perfume Workshop
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The workshop starts with a brief history of perfume and its evolution throughout the ages, an exploration of our sense of smell and how smell identification is very closely associated with memory. You will discuss how perfumes are layered and you will create your own signature fragrance. Mix and match the odourants until you come up with a perfume that is an extension of you. Lunch and drinks will end this fun and intriguing activity.
Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Meet at Pier One Hotel Lobby at 10:30am
Workshop is 6 min walk
Return by 3:00pm
Workshop, morning tea, lunch (1 main + 2 glasses of wine) included
Price: $295
Frank Vale Award 2022
Frank Vale Nomination - How does it work?
This prestigious award is open to all employees of RWTA member companies, who meet the following criteria:
All candidates must be 35 years of age, or younger;
have worked within the industry for a minimum of three years;
possess insight into their organisations strategic values and direction, it’s policies, rules and regulations;
possess a broad knowledge of the Cold Chain;
demonstrate excellence in their work;
demonstrate potential to excel further in any of the many facets within the industry.
Candidates may come from any sector within the Cold Chain and possess expertise in a commercial, administrative, technical, engineering, accounting, sales, handling, service or management role.
Candidates must be available to attend the RWTA’s state based networking events and, of course, the RWTA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in August 2022, in Sydney NSW.
Evaluation Process
Step 1 - Complete and send the Nomination Form by the 17th June 2022
Step 2 - Send your written Application by Friday 8th July 2022.
Step 3 - Each State Division’s appointed judging panel will interview all Nominees and then forward their recommendation for a State Finalist to the RWTA Executive Officer, based on the interview and the submitted written application.
Step 4 - During the course of the National Conference each State Finalist will be interviewed by a National judging panel
Step 5 - State Finalists will give a 5 min oral presentation to Conference attendees (no power point)
Step 6 - By the end of the Conference the appointed judging panel will nominate a FVA Winner, based on the interview, written application and oral presentation
Previous Frank Vale Award Winners
Diamond Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Conference Sponsors
Conference Exhibitors