Supply Chain Connect: Victoria’s Trains, Buses and Trams

Supply Chain Connect: Victoria’s Trains, Buses and Trams brings together suppliers, manufacturers, buyers, project teams and government representatives connected to Victoria’s public transport vehicle supply chain.

This event will showcase the strength of Victoria’s manufacturing capability and highlight how local suppliers can engage with upcoming opportunities, including major programs and ongoing maintenance contracts. It will also provide attendees with the chance to hear directly from government and industry stakeholders and build relationships with buyers, bidders and delivery partners active in the sector.

What to expect

• Insights into Victoria’s current and future rolling stock investment pipeline.

• Opportunities to connect with buyers, bidders and industry leaders involved in major rolling stock programs.

• Information on how local suppliers can position themselves for work across manufacturing, maintenance and related services.

• Networking with businesses from across the supply chain, including SMEs, OEMs, operators, government agencies and industry associations.

• An opportunity to better understand how ICN Victoria supports local businesses to navigate procurement pathways and connect into major projects.

Who should attend

This event is for businesses and stakeholders involved in, or looking to enter, Victoria’s rolling stock and public transport supply chain. This includes manufacturers, fabricators, component suppliers, service providers, project managers, operators, government representatives, industry associations, educators and businesses with relevant capabilities in advanced manufacturing and maintenance.

Why attend

Rolling stock includes everything inside trains, trams and buses that passengers see, use and rely on, including seating, lighting, sound systems, rails, interior cladding, heating and other specialist components and systems. This event is a practical opportunity to learn where the market is heading, understand buyer expectations and explore how local capability can be matched to future work packages and procurement needs.

Victoria’s strategy positions the state as Australia’s premier location for train, tram and bus manufacturing, with more than 10,000 jobs supported across the industry. ICN Victoria plays an important role in helping local industry connect with these opportunities through supply chain intelligence, business matching and industry engagement.

Event details

• Date: Thursday 16 July 2026

• Time: 4:00PM – 7:00PM AEST Formalities commence at 5:00PM

• Venue: Elará Melbourne, Level 15, 123 Queen Street Melbourne

• Format: In-person networking, keynote presentation and industry showcase

Tickets

Register now to secure your place. Numbers are limited and registrations are essential.

Payment to confirm attendance
Registrations are only confirmed once full payment has been received.

Early Bird pricing
Early Bird rates apply only where both registration and full payment are completed prior to the advertised deadline.

Refund policy
Cancellations received up to 7 days prior to the event will receive a full refund.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the event.

Cancellations in writing
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to events@icnvic.org.au.

Delegate substitutions
Substitutions are permitted at no additional cost up to 24 hours prior to the event, provided written notice is given.

Event changes
ICN Victoria reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event if required. In such cases, registrations will be either refunded in full or transferred to a rescheduled date.

Photography and filming
This event may be photographed and/or filmed for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be captured, please notify the events team upon arrival.

Privacy and data use
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with ICN Victoria’s Privacy Policy and may be shared with event partners for event delivery and networking purposes (unless you opt out).

Accessibility and dietary requirements
Please advise any dietary, accessibility, or mobility requirements at the time of registration. To ensure these can be accommodated, requests must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the event.