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QUEENSLAND AND NATIONAL
   2014 Conference Program AND location guide

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                                     Moving People –
Location & Expo Guide Sponsor   Driving Excellence
                                     Sunday 28 September to 1 October 2014
                                 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
QUEENSLAND AND NATIONAL - 2014 CONFERENCE PROGRAM AND LOCATION GUIDE - MOVING PEOPLE - DRIVING EXCELLENCE - BUS INDUSTRY CONFEDERATION
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Guest Speakers                                                     WELCOME: SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2014

Glenn Cooper                                                       12:00 BIC Group Meetings Jupiters Hotel
                                                                      > Executive Directors - Jupiters Reception
                       The Chairman of Coopers Brewery,               > Suppliers Group Meeting - Southport Room 1
                       Glenn Cooper, will tell a David and            > Bus Operators Group Meeting – Southport Room 2
                       Goliath tale of a family business
                       surviving in the face of massive
                       competition.                                13:00 - 1
                                                                            7:00 Registration Desk is Open
                                                                           Sponsored by INIT
                       In the 80’s Glenn set up a private
                       business in computer sales and                     IC and APTIA Annual General Meeting/BIC
                                                                   13:15 B
                       services which grew to an annual                  Council Meeting - Jupiters Hotel Southport Rooms
                       turnover in excess of $3.5 million.               1&2
                        In 1990 Glenn joined the family
                        business and in his time at the            18:00 - 2
                                                                            0:00 Volvo Welcome Cocktail Party for BIC
brewery has overseen the growth of the company and launch                  and QBIC delegates and partners. Pavillion
of a range of the diverse beers that we all enjoy.                         Lawn Jupiters Hotel. Sponsored by Volvo Bus
                                                                           Corporation
In 2002 Glenn received the Centenary Medal and in 2005 he
was awarded an Order of Australia membership.
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                                                                          nwards Bussies Bar at Jupiters Hotel - The PA Pub
He continues to expand the range of Coopers products                     Sponsored by Thoreb Australia
locally and internationally.
                                                                   DAY ONE: MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2014
Anders Sorman-Nilsson
                       Are you prepared for the future             08:00 Registration Desk Opens Sponsored by INIT
                       changes and challenges in your
                       business?                                   08:00 B
                                                                          CI Café Opens at the BCI Bus Display and
                       Anders Sorman-Nilsson, a reformed                 Northern Terrace Balcony Sponsored by Bus &
                       lawyer and the founder of research                Coach International
                       and strategy company Thinque will
                       provide you with a local and global         08:30 Opening Plenary BIC and QBIC Delegates and
                       picture of the business environment in      Partners
                       the future.
                        As an Australian-Swedish futurist and      08:30 Conference Introduction
                        innovation strategist he works with           > Tony Hopkins, President - Queensland Bus Industry
teams and executives, guiding them through the minefield                  Council Sponsored by Fry’s Spares
of disruptive business challenges. He helps organisations
create relevant strategies for the future.                         08:35 Keynote Address
                                                                      > Warren Truss, Minister for Infrastructure and Regional
His unique global perspectives have been helping                          Development Sponsored by Heritage Corporate
organisations like Apple, IBM, Xerox and many more use
trends in innovation, generations and communication to their
                                                                          pecial Guest Speaker How a small family brewery
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advantage.
                                                                         survives amongst the brewing giants
                                                                      > Glenn Cooper, Chairman - Coopers Brewery
Michael Groom                                                             Sponsored by ZF Services Australia
                       Find out how to overcome your
                       own Everest from one of the world’s         10:00 BIC Chairman’s Welcome
                       greatest mountain climbers.                    > Wayne Patch, Chairman - Bus Industry Confederation
                                                                          Sponsored by Australian Transit Enterprises
                       In 1995 Michael Groom became the
                       fourth person in history to climb the       10:10 C
                                                                          onference and Official Expo Opening
world’s four highest mountains without the assistance of                 Hon. Steve Minniken MP, Assistant Minister for Public
bottled oxygen and without the front third of both of his                Transport
feet. In 1999 he made it over the last hurdle, the fifth biggest         Sponsored by Australian Transit Enterprises
mountain in the world.
He has spoken to soldiers going off to war, athletes               10:30 MORNING TEA Sponsored by Volgren Australia
struggling to come back from serious injury and professional
people who are keen to get a little closer to the truth of ‘no     11.30 P
                                                                          ARTNERS PROGRAM Gold Coast Tastes and
pain, no gain’.                                                          Sights Program Assemble at Gold Coast Convention
Michael gives us all an insight into how we can conquer                  & Exhibition Centre Main Entrance
obstacles through the power of human endeavour and                       Sponsored by Express Coach Builders
courage.

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11:15 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - BIC                  14:30 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - BIC

11:15 BIC Arena 2 Driving the Performance of your               14:30 B IC Arena 2 Women at Work - Unlocking their
       Business - What is your strategy?                                potential by investing in their development
A sound strategy drives the direction and performance of         Chair, Chris Lowe, Executive Director - Bus Association
your business. It lets your employees and customers know         Victoria
where the business is going, and why. Without one, your              > Speaker to be confirmed
business will coast along at best. At worst, it will not exist           Sponsored by the Queensland Government
tomorrow.
In addressing this, we will look at:                             14:30 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - QBIC
• How to develop your strategy, taking into consideration
   your services – contracted, charter or a mix.                 14:30 Q BIC Meeting Rooms 5, 6, 7 Technical and
• How to ensure the elements of your organisation                      Operational Issues for Operators
   align with your strategic objectives, to enable high          Chair, Steve Heanes, Director - Iveco Bus and Coach
   performance.                                                     >     The National technical work program and the States
Chair, Edward Thomas, CEO - Transdev Melbourne                           Michael Apps, Executive Director - Bus Industry
   > Zoe Piper, Manager Productivity Unit - Australian                   Confederation
        Chamber of Commerce and Industry                            >     us Fire Mitigation - What you need to know
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    >   Dr Richard Shrapnel, Executive Director - Pitcher                Luke Hardy, Technical Manager - Bus Industry
        Partners                                                         Confederation
        Sponsored by Pitcher Partners                               >     uro 6 Implementation - what does it mean for my
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                                                                         next bus purchase?
                                                                         Glen Dougall, Asset and Infrastructure Manager -
11:15 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions QBIC                           ACT Public Transport Group Sponsored by Heritage
                                                                         Finance
11:15 QBIC Meeting Rooms 5, 6, 7 Queensland Update
       and Future Directions                                     15:15 A
                                                                        FTERNOON TEA
Chair, Tony Hopkins, President – Queensland Bus Industry               Sponsored by Whites Diesels Australia
Council
   > Hon. Steve Minnikin MP, Assistant Minister for Public       15:45 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - BIC
        Transport
                                                                 15:45 B IC Arena 2 The NTC and NHVR - an Update on
11:45 The State of Play – Queensland Bus Contracts                      National Regulatory Reform and What it means on
Chair, Tony Hopkins, President – Queensland Bus Industry                the road
Council                                                          Chair, Michael Apps, Executive Director - Bus Industry
   > Neil Scales, Director General QLD Department of             Confederation
        Transport and Main Roads                                    > Jeff Potter, Project Director, Productivity, Safety &
        Queensland Code of Conduct for Bus Operators                     Environment - National Transport Commission
    >   Suzanne Rose, Executive Director Service Policy and         >    Angus Draheim, General Manager Operations –
        Investment Sponsored by Queensland Government                    National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
                                                                    >    Marcus Burke, Project Director - Heavy Vehicle
                                                                         Compliance and Technology - National Transport
12:30 LUNCH Sponsored by Transdev Australasia
                                                                         Commission
                                                                         Sponsored by National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
13:45 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - BIC
                                                                 15:45 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - BIC
13:45 BIC Arena 2 Industrial Relations Reform - “More
       Change to Come” - The Modern Award Review and             15:45 Q BIC Meeting Rooms 5, 6, 7 Industrial Relations
       your Business                                                    Reform - “More Change to Come” - the Modern
Chair, Peter Dwyer, Partner - Piper Alderman                            Award Review and your Business - an Update
   > Tim Capelin, Industrial Relations Partner - Piper           Chair, Peter Dwyer, Partner - Piper Alderman
        Alderman                                                    > Tim Capelin, Industrial Relations Partner - Piper
    >   Ian MacDonald, National IR Manager - Bus Industry                Alderman
        Confederation Sponsored by Piper Alderman                   >    Ian MacDonald, National IR Manager - Bus Industry
                                                                         Confederation Sponsored by Piper Alderman
13:45 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - QBIC
                                                                 16:30 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - BIC
13:45 QBIC Meeting Rooms 5, 6, 7 The Importance of
       Public Transport, Charter and Tour Coaches in             16.30 B IC Arena 2 Bus Safety, Bus Accidents and Bus
       Tourism                                                          Priority (BRT) - What does the research tell us
Chair, Tony Gear, Managing Director - Cross Country Tours        Chair, Stephen Lucas, Managing Director - Warrnambool
   > Daniel Gschwind, CEO - Queensland Tourism Industry          Bus Lines
        Council                                                     > Professor Graham Currie, Chair Public Transport -
        Sponsored by Bus Finance Australia                               Monash University Sponsored by Multispares
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16:30 Driving Excellence Plenary Sessions - BIC                 10:45 MORNING TEA Sponsored by Bus Finance Australia

16.30 QBIC Meeting Rooms 5,6, 7 Diploma of Bus and             11:15 P
                                                                       ARTNERS PROGRAM Gold Coast Tastes and
       Coach Operations - a new Nationally recognised                 Sights Program Assemble at Gold Coast Convention
       qualification                                                  & Exhibition Centre Main Entrance Sponsored by
Chair, David Tape, Executive Director - Queensland Bus                Express Coach Builders
Industry Council
   > Paul Walsh, General Manager Training Packages              11:15 Driving Excellence Plenary
        - Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council
        Sponsored by Transport and Logistics Industry Skills
        Council                                                 11:15 D  riving the Performance of Your Business –
                                                                        Contemporary Scheduling
17:00 HAPPY HOUR in the Exhibition Hall Sponsored by           More than ever, delivery of efficient, effective and timely
       Parts Supply Solutions/Hanover Displays                  operations plans (i.e. scheduling solutions) is a key driver
                                                                to all aspects of successful transport operations. Operators
19:00 MERCEDES-BENZ GALA DINNER Las Vegas                      are being constantly pushed to lower operating costs as a
       “Extravaganza” Dinner for BIC and QBIC delegates         result of tendering, re-contracting or shareholder needs. At
       and partners at the Gold Coast Convention &              the same time, regulators are pushing for higher standards
       Exhibition Centre                                        of service delivery, and punctuality. Regulators are also
       Dress - Smart “Gold Coast” Casual                        pushing additional data & reporting requirements while
       Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific             requiring operators to be more agile in providing service
                                                                changes. Effective scheduling can help to simultaneously
                                                                deliver these often-conflicting objectives.
22:30 BUSSIES BAR at Jupiters Hotel - The PA Pub
                                                                Areas of discussion will include:
       Sponsored by Multispares
                                                                   • How to deliver solutions that achieve high levels of
                                                                      efficiency without compromising service quality
DAY TWO: TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2014                                 • Optimised timetabling to meet service or punctuality
                                                                      standards
                                                                   • Moving beyond the basics - using available
08:00 Expo Opens                                                      technologies to improve your operational planning
                                                                   • Using scheduling information to support KPI
08:00 Registration Desk Opens Sponsored by INIT                       management
                                                                Chair, Jonathan Cook, Director - Australian Transit
                                                                Enterprises
08:00 BCI Café Opens at the BCI Bus Display and                    > Phillip Boyle - Phillip Boyle and Associates Sponsored
       Northern Balcony Sponsored by Bus and Coach                     by Pitcher Partners
       International
                                                                12:30 LUNCH Sponsored by Irizar Asia Pacific
08:30 Driving Excellence Plenary BIC delegates and
       partners
                                                                14:00 C
                                                                       onference & Expo Options
08:30 Special Guest Speaker Waves of Change – Global
       Trends that will disrupt your slumber                    > Expo Free Time for delegates
       Anders Sorman-Nilsson                                    > Bus Expo (with Free Public Entry)
       Sponsored by SMC Pneumatics Australia                    > Expo closes 4:00pm
                                                                   Sponsored by the Queensland Government
09:30 Driving the Performance of Your Business –               > Scania National Bus Driver of the Year Competition.
        Measuring Performance                                   Finishing at 4:30pm. Shuttles to the Gold Coast Race
You cannot manage what you cannot measure. It’s an              Course will depart on the hour 1pm to 3pm
old management adage that is no less relevant today.            Sponsored by Scania, BIC and the Queensland
Without effective Key Performance Indicators (‘KPIs’) and       Government
Key Results Indicators (‘KRIs’), how do you know whether
you are getting better or worse? Focusing on the right          14:00 Driving Excellence Plenary
information will help you drive performance and deliver on
your strategy.
In considering this, we will discuss:                           14:00 M
                                                                       itigating crime, protecting passengers, drivers and
   • The difference between a KPI and a KRI.                         fleet
                                                                   > Chair, Darryl Mellish, Executive Director - BusNSW
   • How to determine the appropriate indicators to
                                                                       Michael McGee, CEO - Transit Australia Group
      monitor and assess the performance of your business.
                                                                   >   Peter Biagini, Branch Secretary, Transport Workers
   • How to identify the Critical Success Factors (‘CSFs’)            Union (QLD) Sponsored by Fry’s Spares
      that are needed to successfully deliver on the strategy
      of your business.
Chair, James Lowe, General Manager - McConnell Seats
    > David Fennell, Senior Manager Business Consulting-
        Pitcher Partners    Sponsored by Pitcher Partners

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14:45 Telematics – More than just GPS - Real time fleet                                        ORNING TEA Sponsored by Express Coach
                                                                                                                    11:15 M
                                  management, driver behaviour, vehicle health                                            Builders
                                  monitoring, business intelligence
                           Chair, David Mead, Director Asia Pacific - Volvo Bus                                     11:40 Big Arvo Out
                           Corporation
                              > Paul Gwynn, Managing Director - INIT Asia Pacific
                                         Sponsored by Volvo Bus Corporation                                         11:40 Iveco Big Arvo Out and Bus Auction Assemble at
                                                                                                                          Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre main
                           15:15 Future Traffic forecasting, network planning and bus                                    entrance. Buses depart for McLarens Landing -
                                  services                                                                                “Island Experience” Sponsored by Iveco
                           Chair, Rolf Mitchell, State Manager QLD - Australian                                     14:00 N ational Awards presented at McLarens Landing
                           Transit Enterprises                                                                            Sponsored by Iveco, ABC Underwriting and the Bus
                              > Harry Wijers, Senior Service Planning Manager -                                           Industry Confederation
                                         Transdev Australasia                                                       16:00 B ig Arvo Out and Conference Concludes
                                    >    Jaco van der Berg, MIE Aust Director, Department of                              Return from McLarens Landing to arrive Jupiters
                                         Transport and Main Roads (QLD)                                                   Hotel Gold Coast
                                         Sponsored by Airbags Australia
                                                                                                                                                                                  Program Subject to Change
                           16:00 Expo Closes

                           16:00 HAPPY HOUR at Hall 1 Foyer at the Gold Coast
                 Convention
OAST TRAVELLER MOBILE APP   & Exhibition Centre Sponsored by                                                                                                             GOLD COAST TRAVELLER MOBILE APP
                                        Valvoline

                           19:00 SCANIA “RETRO BEACH” DINNER PARTY at the
                                         GOLD Convention
                                  Gold Coast     COAST TRAVELLER              MOBILE APP
                                                                    & Exhibition            Centre               FIND YOUR FUN
                                  Dress -The
                                          Retro    Beach
                                             Gold Coast TravellerParty    Sponsored
                                                                  mobile edition              by Scania
                                                                                 is set to become                • Map out your days and nights as you explore all the amazing things to see and do in Australia’s favourite

                                                                                                                         Special thanks to the Australian Chamber
                                                 one of Australia’s most sought after travel companions. In        playground
                                                 what is a world first in destination marketing and mobile       • Be inspired by more than 1000 photos submitted by Gold Coast holiday makers

         Gold Coast Traveller
                                                 development, this app boasts substantial integration
                   22:30 BUSSIES BAR at Jupiter’s Hotel - Atrium Bar
                                                 into Facebook, plus International travel industry portals               of Commerce and Industry and the Federal
                                                                                                                 • Explore all the beaches to visit on the Gold Coast and find your special place among the golden sands
         Famous for fun
         Official Visitors’ Guide
                                                 TripAdvisor and the Australian Good Food and Travel
                              Sponsored by Multispares
                                                 Guide, to populate its Hotspots guide.                                  Department
                                                                                                                 • Find the best value-for-money for       Employment
                                                                                                                                                    on accommodation,                forresort-style,
                                                                                                                                                                        whether 5-star,    funding    or even camping out. Choose
                                                                                                                   the price and location to suit your needs
                                                 Offered free of charge for the enjoyment of locals and
                                                 the City’s 11 million-plus visitors, the app is the most
                                                                                                                         support           of   the      Productivity           Leadership
                                                                                                                 • Explore restaurants and discover a multitude of flavours within the main dining precincts or some of the
                                                 comprehensive guide to all the fun to be had throughout
                                                 the region. It’s all about holiday-makers being informed,
                                                                                                                         Program and the development of three key
                                                                                                                   hidden gems found right across the Gold Coast

                                                 enlightened and inspired to have more fun during their
                           DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER 2014
                                                 next visit.                                                             sessions on Driving the Performance of Your
                                                                                                                 • Purchase tickets to all your favourite theme parks and entertainment
                                                                                                                 • Show & Save: Ensure huge savings on your next Gold Coast holiday
                                                 There are revolutionary add-ons including augmented                     Business presented by Pitcher Partners and
                                                 reality, where a programmed itinerary is brought to life
                                                 on your mobile, offering experiential opportunities within
                           08:00 Registration Desk Opens Sponsored by INIT
                                                 your current location.
                                                                                                                 GOLDthe   COAST BusPLANNING
                                                                                                                                           Industry      AND Confederation.
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                                                                                                                 • Don’s miss a minute of the action on the Gold Coast events calendar
                                                 Available in both iPhone and Android, the Gold Coast
                                                 Traveller App is your best travel companion while in the        • Check out the city’s major HotSpots
                           08:00 BCI Café Opens at Hall 1 Foyer at the Gold Coast
                                                 City, offering inspirational photos from other visitors to
                                                 show the huge variety of experiences to be enjoyed on           • Purchase tickets to the hottest entertainment
                                  Convention & Exhibition Centre Sponsored by Bus
                                                 the Gold Coast.
                                  and Coach
                                        A startInternational
                                                 up listing of almost 800 accommodation
                                                                                                                  Gold Coast Traveller App
                                                                                                                 • Favourites: Add attractions, recreation and restaurants then map your itinerary, OR see your holiday come
                                                                                                                   alive in augmented reality
                                                 providers, attractions, and dining establishments; ticketing
                                                 opportunities to almost 500 venues, plus creative                The BIC and QBIC have teamed up with the Gold Coast
                                                                                                                 • Easy to read directions to all Gold Coast locations, including your own personal vehicle locator

“
                                                 additional features, make the Gold Coast Traveller mobile
                           08:45 Driving Excellence Plenary BIC delegates and
                                                 edition the most comprehensive of its kind.                      Business Events Bureau to bring you the Gold Coast Traveller
                                  partners
                                         The Hotspots feature has valuable insights into the top                  App with special discounts
    Your ultimate
travel companion.
 What, Where and
hen in Real Time!
                              “
                            ranked amusement activities, best places to eat, fabulous
                            stays, best beaches, top shops, top sightseeing and
              08:45 Social Media,
                     Implementing
                                       mobile devices and web APPS -
                            adventure tours; while public transport information and
                                                 even a direct link to flight details from both Gold Coast and
                                           and using
                            Brisbane International

              Chair, Bill Delaney,
                            Every person Managing
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                                             who downloads
                                                             are your     business
                                                                 at your fingertips.

                                                           Director        - Trapeze
                                                              the app ensures
                            value for money experience while on the Gold Coast,
                                                                                 the best Group
                                                                                                                  for our conference
                                                                                                                  delegates. Available in
                                                                                                                  iPhone, iPad and Android,
                                                                                                                  the Gold Coast Traveller
                                                                                                                                                                    >                                             Sea Temple
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   0.5km away

              Asia Pacific (TBC)
                            by utilising the Show & Save feature to be presented                                  App is your best travel
                            for purchases at the many properties and attractions                                                                                     >                                             Q1 Hotel

                  > John Williams,            Managing          Director      - One Small Step                    companion while in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     1.5km away

                            throughout the City.  The app has numerous     customisation
                  > Martinfunctions,
                              Bradshaw,            Executive
                                        it can recommend   activitiesDirector      (Customer
                                                                     and utilises Google
                            map navigation, where users can keep track of their entire
                                                                                                                  City. The App offers instant                  >                              Northcliffe SLSC
                                                                                                                                                                                                 1.7km away

                                         Technology)
                                              holidaying Translink
                                                         party, and evenDivision,      Department
                                                                        log-in the location of their car. of      listings, discounts and
                                         Transport and Main Roads (QLD) Sponsored by                              specials to local attractions,
                                         Trapeze Group                                                            dining establishments; and
                                                                                              GET IT ON           ticketing opportunities to
                           9.45 An overview of the Australian economy and global                                 almost 500 venues.
                                 challenges
                           Chair, Lauran Huefner, Executive Director - Bus SA                                     Delegates can also receive special discounts for our group
                              > Alan Oster, Chief Economist - National Australia Bank                             up to October 30 2014.
                                         Sponsored by National Australia Bank
                                                                                                                  Your discount coupon code is BIC2014.
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                                                                                                                  Get started right now: www.visitgoldcoast.com/app.
                           10:15 Special Guest Speaker
                              > Michael Groom
                                         Sponsored by McConnell Seats Australia                                   *Please note that this App is optimized for iPhone or iPad with an
                                                                                                                  operating system version 6.

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           www.volvobuses.com.au                                                      www.daewoobuses.com.au                 www.volgren.com.au

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                 www.hino.com.au                                                          www.chironcv.com                   www.scania.com.au

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                www.bcibus.com.au                                                       www.fleetwash.com.au                  www.man.com.au

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        www.mercedes-benz.com.au/bus                                                    www.evmdirect.co.uk                   www.irizar.com.au

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                www.bustech.net.au                                                        www.yutong.com                      www.iveco.com.au

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            www.hvagroup.com.au                                                        www.wmcgroup.com.au                         www.zf.com
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           www.custombus.com.au                                                            www.patico.com                   www.trapezegroup.com
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Stand                   Company                                            Stand              Company               Stand             Company

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           www.volvobuses.com.au                                                   www.mercedes-benz.com.au/bus              www.scania.com.au

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                 www.fuso.com.au                                                       www.coachdesign.com.au                www.bcibus.com.au
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          www.goldendragonbus.net                                                        www.bus4x4.com.au                  www.hvagroup.com.au
                                                                                     Iveco/Express Coach
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                 www.patico.com
                                                                                       BIC Auction Bus

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                                                                                                                                                        TRADE BOOTH ALLOCATIO
Company                                                                    Website                                       Stand #   Distinctive Systems (Australia)            www.distinctive-systems.com/au

Accreditation Manager                                                      www.accreditationmanager.com.au                  5      Fogmaker                                   www.fogmaker.com.au

Advantech Australia                                                        www.advantech.net.au                            38      Fry's Spares                               www.frysspares.com

Airbags Australia                                                          www.airbagsaustralia.com.au                      6      GIRO                                       www.giro.ca

Airdraulics                                                                www.airdraulics.com.au                          60      Hanover Displays/Parts Supply Solutions www.partssupply.com.au

Alcoa Wheel Products                                                       www.alcoawheels.com                             56      Hartex Engineering                         www.hartexengineering.com.au

Alpha Glass                                                                alphaglassbne@bigpond.com                       21      Heavy Automatics                           www.heavyautomatics.com.au

Australasian Bus and Coach                                                 www.busnews.com.au                               4      Ikon Lifting Equipment                     www.ikonlifting.com.au

Autoequip                                                                  www.autoequip.com.au                          40-41     INIT                                       www.initag.com

Automotion Shade                                                           www.automotionshade.com                         89      Jost Australia                             www.jostaustralia.com.au

Bandag/Bridgestone                                                         www.bandag.com.au                             53 & 82   Karmot                                     www.karmot.com

BP Australia                                                               www.bp.com/en_au/australia.html                 45      Kidde Aerospace & Defence                  www.kiddetechnologies.com

Big Red Kidney Bus                                                         www.kidney.org.au                               65      Light Master Automotive                    www.light-master.com.au

Bulbeck Fire                                                               www.bulbeckfiresuppression.com.au               33      LOU-AIR Australia                          www.louair.com.au

Bus Finance Australia                                                      www.busvic.asn.au/links/busfinance              37      MAHA Australia                             www.maha.com.au

Camira Group                                                               www.camiragroup.com.au                        49-50     McConnell Seats Australia                  www.mcconnellseats.com.au

Capricorn Society                                                          www.capricorn.coop                              27      Mobitec Australia                          www.mobitec.se

Coachair Australia                                                         www.coachair.com                              55 & 80   Multispares                                www.multispares.com.au

Coachworks                                                                 www.coachworks.com.au                         22 & 29   National Capital Attractions Association   www.ncetp.org.au

Cooltek Asia Pacific                                                       www.cooltek.com.au                              68      National Heavy Vehicle Regulator           www.nhvr.gov.au

Cummins Engine Company                                                     www.cummins.com.au                              73      Nepean VIS Service Automation              www.nepean.com

Denso                                                                      www.denso.com.au                              25-26     O'Brien Glass Industries                   www.obrienglass.com.au
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                                                                                                            BCI Conference Outdoor Cafe
BENZ     BUSTECH KINGLONG                    CUSTOM DAEWOO CHIRON

                                                                                                                 Northern Terrace

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              87      Reatex Marketing (Aust)                 www.smithuren.com                           46

              18      Routematch Software                     www.routematch.com                        23 & 28

              92      S.M.S Diesel Spares                     www.smsdiesel.com.au                        54

              72      SMC Pneumatics Australia                www.smcaus.com.au                          85-86
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            13-14     Spheros Australia                       www.spheros.com.au                         15-16

             8-9      Sprintquip                              www.sprintquip.com.au                       79

              48      StyleRide Seating Systems               www.styleride.com.au                       61-62

            7 & 20    Thermo King Bus Australia (QTK)         www.qtk.com.au                             35-36

            34 & 39   Thoreb Australia                        www.thoreb.com                             74-75                            IVECO/EXPRESS COACH
                                                                                                                                          BUILDERS AUCTION BUS
            11-12     TRACS                                   www.tracs.com.au                          58 & 77

              84      Transfab                                www.transfab.com.au                         24                                           SCANIA
              81      Transit Supplies                        www.transitsupplies.com.au                  91
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              83      TransLink Division - Dept Transport &
                                                              www.translink.com.au                        2-3
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              59      Transport Seating                       www.transportseating.com                    67

            43-44     Tru Vision                              www.truvision.com.au                        10

            51-52     Valvoline Australia                     www.valvoline.com.au                        90

            47 & 88   VIX Technology                          www.vixtechnology.com                       30

              17      Voith Turbo                             www.australia.voithturbo.com               70-71

              1       Warwick Fabrics                         www.warwick.com.au                          57

            31 & 42   Whites Diesels Australia                www.whitesdiesels.com.au                   63-64

              78      Zafety Lug Lock                         www.2020v.com.au                            76

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BIC Bus Auction vehicle
 specification and
 contributing companies
 Iveco Delta Graduate Chassis
 •   Cummins ISLe 320hp Euro 5
     engine
 •   Allison T375 6 speed auto
     transmission
 •   Alcoa Aluminium Rims
 •   Bridgestone Tyres

 Express Coach Builders 12.5m
 School Bus Body
 •   Bluescope - Steel Frame
 •   GCI Group - Steel Laser Cutting                                                    The BIC welcomes back our
 •   Aluminium Specialties - exterior                                                   long serving Auctioneer and
     aluminium sheeting                                                                    Fleet Valuer Tony Hyman,
 •   McConnell Seats                                                                          from THA Nation Wide
 •   Thermo King Air Con
 •   Through Bins/3x doors each side
 •   LED Headlights
 •   Narva - all other LED lights
 •   L Bright and Sons - polished rear
     bumper and Bull Bar
 •   Mobitec Destination systems
 •   John Gilbert and Co - Double dark,
     bonded safety glass, including 4
     Hopper windows and Pivot style
     entry door to State regulations
 •   PPG - “Brilliant White” all over
     finish
 •   Thoreb CCTV Surveillance with
     reverse camera
 •   Festo Pneumatic systems
 •   Springwood Flooring - vinyl floor
     coverings
 •   Fibreglass Design Panel - front and
     rear headers and stretch panels
 •   Tru Vision - Wind screen wiper
     assembly and electrical switches
     and electrical panelling
 •   UES - assorted components
 •   Wurth ­- assorted components
 •   Isringhausen - Drivers Seat
 •   Transbond

Iveco will transport delegates and the     adventure, beachside cabanas and a              the sustainability of the Bus and Coach
Auction Bus to a private island for        rolling buffet feast is a perfect way to        industry. So please bring your sunscreen
the traditional end of conference get      draw to a close the Australasia Bus &           and your generosity to make a bid for
together and bus auction at the Big Arvo   Coach Conference and Expo.                      the bus or other auction items.
Out, where the National Award winners
will also be announced.                    And the most important aspect of the            If you are the highest bidder for the
                                           afternoon island adventure is the funds         Iveco / Express Coach Builders School
The afternoon mixes adventure and          raised at the Bus Auction. Iveco have           Bus, Iveco will ensure your new bus is
relaxation giving delegates the choice     partnered with Express Coach Builders           delivered direct to your door.
of extreme rides, sumptuous food and       to bring the 2014 School Bus. The
ultra fun beach activities. Take a ride    funds raised at the Bus Auction over the        Bids are most welcome by phone or
on a helicopter, jetski, ski boat or dig   past 8 years has significantly contributed      email by contacting Steve Heanes on
your toes into the warm sand and soak      to running various national campaigns           +61 0 418 780 246 or steve.heanes@
up some rays. Four hours of island         and activities that have direct impact on       iveco.com.au.

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Social Events

                                                                                                                       Iveco Big Arvo Out
                                                         Mercedes-Benz                    Scania “Retro                “Island Experience”
Volvo Welcome
                                                         Las Vegas                        Beach” Party                 and Bus Auction at
Cocktail Party
                                                         “Extravaganza”                   GCCEC                        McLaren’s Landing
Jupiters Pavillion                                       Gala Dinner GCCEC                Tuesday 30 September         Wednesday 1 October
Lawn (Ground Floor)                                      Monday 29 September              7 – 10:30pm                  1 – 4:30pm
Sunday 28 September                                      7 – 10:30pm                      Beach wear, Relaxed          Relaxed
6 – 8pm                                                  Smart “Gold Coast”               Surf’s up with Scania’s      Iveco takes delegates to
Relaxed                                                  Casual                           dinner party celebrating     a private island for luxury
Volvo will welcome BIC                                                                    Australian beach-going of    and adventure. Take the
                                                         Mercedes-Benz will bring
and QBIC delegates with                                                                   the 60’s and 70’s. Bring     ride of your life or try one of
                                                         the glamour and glitz of
their customary cocktail                                                                  your beach-groove, your      the many beach activities
                                                         Vegas to our own city of
party on Sunday night. Cool                                                               youth, ride the waves with   to keep you occupied
                                                         lights – the Gold Coast.
down with a beverage and                                                                  great entertainers and       in between mouthfuls of
                                                         An extravagant night
catch up with friends in the                                                              paddle your palate with      sumptuous food. And don’t
                                                         spectacular of dancing girls,
serene garden surrounds at                                                                sensational food.            forget the all important
                                                         grand illusion magic and a
Jupiters Pavillion Lawn.                                                                                               Bus Auction and National
                                                         special appearance from
                                                                                                                       Awards.
                                                         the “King”.

BIC Partners Program
Monday 29 September                                                      Tuesday 30 September
Gold Coast Fashion Lunch                                                 Gold Coast River Cruise
11:30am – 2:30pm                                                         11:00am – 3:30pm
Broadbeach Room Sofitel                                                  Gold Coast Marina
Relaxed                                                                  Relaxed

The BIC is taking partners to the fashion                                A luxury catamaran is the perfect way to
runway at the Sofitel Broadbeach.                                        view the river landscape, the style and
A close encounter with international                                     the millionaire homes of the Gold Coast.
vogue, style and the latest from fashion                                 Fresh seafood, an international buffet and
designers around Australia. Follow                                       relaxed live entertainment will compete
this with a ‘light’ leisurely lunch and an                               for your attention as you cruise around
opportunity to buy any of the stunning                                   the Gold Coast spit, Runaway Bay and
selections from the runway.                                              the Sovereign Islands.

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National Awards

The BIC National Awards are an                                 2013 Winners
opportunity to recognise the achievements
of those who have made significant                             Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
contributions to the Bus and Coach                             Award (Sponsored by IVECO)
Industry. There are many organisations in                      Prof John Stanley, Institute of Transport
the Bus and Coach Industry striving for                        & Logistics Studies, The Business
                                                               School, University of Sydney Business
excellence to deliver outstanding products
and services. The BIC National Awards                          Environment and Innovation Award
are our opportunity to acknowledge                             (Sponsored by IVECO)
individuals and organisations for their                        Darren Webster, Kangaroo Buslines
dedication in setting a high benchmark
and ensuring a standard of excellence.                         Achiever of the Year Award (Sponsored by
                                                               Australian Bus and Coach Underwriting)
The BIC National Awards will be presented                      Len Kidd, Transdev Australasia
on Wednesday October 1 at the Iveco Big
                                                               National Supplier of the Year Award
Arvo Out at McLaren’s Landing.
                                                               (Sponsored by the Bus Industry
                                                               Confederation)
                                                               Peter Dwyer, Piper Alderman

            Outstanding                                              Environment
            Contribution                                           and Innovation
           to the Industry                                             Award

                   Achiever                                         Supplier of the
                          Award                                        Year Award

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SINGAPORE 2015
 BIC National Conference
                                  Moving People > Beyond Australia
                                                                           November 8 to 11 2015

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Rugby World Cup Tour
                               Arrive London October 23
                               Rugby Tour & Champagne Tour
                               London - France - London
                               Arrive Singapore November 4
                 More details at: www.ozebus.com/rugby

           MAINTENANCE
2015

            MAINTENANCE
2015

           CONFERENCE
            CONFERENCE
           AND
            ANDBUS
               BUS EXPO
                   EXPO
 AUSTRALIA’S
   AUSTRALIA’SONLY
               ONLYBUS
                   BUS AND COACHEXPO
                       AND COACH EXPOIN IN 2015!
                                         2015!
        MELBOURNE EXHIBITION
          MELBOURNE EXHIBITION CENTRE  JULY8 8
                               CENTRE JULY     AND
                                             AND    9, 2015
                                                 9, 2015
                           Australian industry’s leading exhibition,
                     conference and networking event will be combined
                     all under one roof (15,000m2) at Australia’s premier
                                          expo venue

                        Further details available at www.busvic.asn.au
                           or contact Craig Spurr on (03) 9914 7011
                                   or cspurr@busvic.asn.au

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Conference Partners

          Industry Partner                                 Media Partner         Manufacturing Partner                                                               Government Partners

      Major Conference Sponsors

                                            “Big Arvo Out”, National                              Monday Gala Dinner                               Tuesday Dinner Party
                                          Awards for Environment and
                                          Innovation and Outstanding
                                          Contribution to the Industry

      Conference Sponsors

 Sunday Welcome                                     Lunch Monday and                  Lunch Tuesday                     Opening                                    Tuesday Guest                            Wednesday
  Cocktail Party                                     Plenary Session                                                    Speaker                                       Speaker                              Guest Speaker

                                                                                                                                        Designed and imported by Heavy Vehicles Australia P/L

 Stage and National                                         Partners Program              Conference Coffee Bar                   Conference Name Tags                                                 Monday Morning Tea
  Achiever Award                                             and Wednesday                                                                                                                               and Bus Front
                                                               Morning Tea

     Tuesday Morning Tea, Pocket                                    Monday             Monday Happy Hour          Tuesday Happy Hour                        Signage Sponsor                           Pocket Program and
     Program and Plenary Session                                 afternoon tea                                                                                                                          Location Guide

 Registration Desk                                         Conference Lectern            Conference Lanyard             Conference                               Conference                             Conference Plenary
   and Tote Bag                                                and Tyres                                                Delegate Gift                         Plenary Sessions                               Session

         Bussies Bar                                             Bussies Bar Sunday                Digital Production                       Conference Pads                                            Destination Sign and
      Monday and Tuesday                                                                            and Conference                             and Pens                                                 Plenary Sessions
                                                                                                    Plenary Session

           Conference                                                Conference                Conference                      Conference                                                Conference Caps        Conference
        Plenary Sessions                                          Plenary Sessions           Plenary Session                Plenary Sessions                                                                  Plenary Session

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