Monday, 23rd March IPWEA Australasian Fleet Conference 2026

Removing Common Headaches and Barriers Faced in Fleet

Join an interactive User Group hosted by the Smartrak team, where we’ll unpack the everyday headaches facing fleet teams today. Through shared discussion and real-world examples from industry peers, you’ll uncover practical strategies to:

• Remove friction from driver processes
• Overcome privacy and data challenges
• Ensure safety through predictive maintenance
• Report upstream with confidence

Details  
Date: Monday, 23 March 2026  
Meeting point: Pan Pacific Hotel, 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf  
Arrival time: 10:00am  
Session time: 10:30am – 12:00pm  

Note: This event requires pre-registration

As part of the 2026 IPWEA Fleet Conference, registered delegates are invited to take part in an exclusive behind-the-scenes Site Tour of the PACCAR Australia manufacturing facility in Bayswater, Melbourne, where Kenworth and DAF trucks are built for Australian conditions. 

Site Tour details 
Date: Monday, 23 March 2026 
Meeting point: Pan Pacific Hotel, 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 
Arrival time: 11:30am 
Departure: 12:30pm 
Finish Time: Delegates will return the Pan Pacific Hotel by 5:00pm 

Please note that places are strictly limited, and participation in the Site Tour is subject to confirmation. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

Delegates are required to bring their own PPE for the tour, including: 

• Steel-capped safety shoes 

• High-visibility vest or clothing 

• Safety glasses 

Note: This event requires pre-registration

The Fleetyr User Group session will bring together members of the IPWEA Fleet Community to showcase the national benchmark project launched at the 2025 IPWEA Fleet Conference, providing a practical forum to explore how fleet performance compares across councils and organisations.   

Led by Fleetyr, the session will unpack real-world insights drawn from the benchmarks, which align with the fleet management KPIs outlined in IPWEA's Plant and Vehicle Management Manual(PVMM).   

Open to organisations that have participated in the benchmark project over the past 12 months, as well as fleet practitioners keen to lift their fleet management maturity, the session will focus on using comparable data to identify gaps, share learnings, and support continuous improvement across the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia fleet network.  

Details  
Date: Monday, 23 March 2026  
Meeting point: Pan Pacific Hotel, 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf  
Arrival time: 1:00pm
Session time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm  

Note: This event requires pre-registration

Kick off the conference in style at our quintessentially Melbourne cocktail function. Celebrate with great food, drinks and atmosphere while reconnecting with peers from across Australia. It’s the perfect chance to start the annual catchup, share stories and build connections. Spaces are limited—book early to secure your place! 

Location: State of Grace (Fall From Grace), 27 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Note: This event requires pre-registration