AIDGC Workshop 2026 - Hazardous Waste

The Australasian Institute of Dangerous Goods Consultants (AIDGC) is proud to present its facilitated annual workshop on the 3rd of September 2026 at the Pullman Hyde Park Sydney.

The theme of this year’s workshop addresses the topical subject of the storage, handling and transport of hazardous waste. The workshop will feature four presentations by industry experts.

The workshop is intended to be interactive, so please come ready to share your experiences and have questions ready for the presentation team.

The Workshop is available in person or online, please indicate your preference when registering.

Registration:

Register HERE

View the full speaker line-up and topics HERE

Please email events@aidgc.org.au if you have any questions or need alternative registration options.

Program:

1:00pm – 1:15pm    Registration

1:15pm – 1:20pm    Welcome address

1:20pm – 1:50pm

Leanne Taylor, SCHÜTZ Australia

Packaging Decisions for Hazardous Waste

1:50pm – 2:20pm

Michael Eather, MicroRisk Group

West Footscray Fire Case Study - Reflections and Learnings

2:20pm – 2:40pm – Afternoon break

2:40pm – 3:10pm

James Colosimo, Veolia

The Rising Challenge of Lithium Battery Waste - Safe Handling, Storage and Transport

3:10pm - 3:50pm

Sven Kretschmer, Asecos

The Development of Safety Standards and Raising Awareness to Support Safer Industrial and Laboratory Practices

4:00pm - Event closes

Visit the AIDGC website to view the full speaker line-up and topics HERE

Venue:

Pullman Sydney Hyde Park

Location: 36 College Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW 2000

Accommodation:

Telephone: +61 (02) 9361 8400
Email: H8763@ACCOR.COM

Parking - At Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, self parking is available at a rate of $59 AUD per night.

Afternoon tea included. Participates are advised that the Hotel’s restaurants are available for lunch prior to the workshop at participant’s cost.