You are invited to join us for the 2024 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Insights Event on Tuesday, August 6th, at The Explorer Lounge, Helloworld Travel.

This event is free to attend thanks to the generous sponsorship of Sirron Holdings Group.

Our annual Insights Event offers valuable insights for the manufacturing sector within our region. HMA Insights features informal presentations in a relaxed atmosphere, providing opportunities for interaction between presenters and attendees.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, August 6th

Venue: The Explorer Lounge at Helloworld Travel (450 Hunter Street, Newcastle)

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Light refreshments will be served.

Presentations and Updates From:

Downer Group (Speaker: Mat Dempsey)
Discussing rail capabilities at Cardiff, key manufacturing initiatives, and the proposed new contract for the replacement Tangara fleet
Sirron Holdings Group (Speaker: Greg Gates, Managing Director)
Sharing an update on the Sirron Holdings Group, their latest manufacturing challenges and achievements, and how the HMA community has enabled them to stay resilient and focussed in a tough market
Newcastle Airport
Discussing the new tourism strategy for the Hunter, new flight paths, global supply integration, and market access relevant to local manufacturing and business audiences
KPMG (Speaker: Paul Scobie, Associate Director)
Discussing opportunities for Hunter Manufacturers under the Made in Australia Act and Defence Industry Development Grants
BISCIT (Speaker: Greg Hyslop, Managing Director)
Discussing how manufacturers can embrace today's technologies to solidify their future
AE Gibson & Sons (Speaker: Curtis Gibson, General Manager and HMA Rising Star 2023)
Discussing how AE Gibson & Sons are incorporating AI into their manufacturing processes
Helloworld Business Travel Newcastle: (Speaker: Brett Dann, CEO/Managing Director)
Sharing updates on the latest international travel flights and deals for business travel

A special thank you to Sirron Holdings Group for sponsoring this event.

Please RSVP by Monday 5th August. For any questions, please contact Adrienne Donnelly at info@hma.org.au or 0404 163 320