Advancing Cold Chain Resilience: Strategic Innovations and Sustainable Growth
We're thrilled to announce the RWTA 83rd Conference and Exhibition Event at the elegant Langham Gold Coast, Queensland, from Sunday 10th August to Tuesday 12th August 2025.
All set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Langham Gold Coast beachfront - a venue that's as inspiring as the program we've planned.
Register Now and get ready for insights that will redefine our industry's future.
Early Bird Rates: Book and Pay by 4th of April to snag the discount,
Rates below!
Registration Rates
Early Bird Rates (book and pay by 4th April) | ||
| RWTA Members | $1,900 | |
| Non-Members | $2,200 | |
From 5th April | ||
| RWTA Members | Non-Members | |
| Full conference | $2,100 | $2,400 |
| 1 Day Sunday | $650 | $750 |
| 1 Day Monday | $1,000 | $1,150 |
| 1 Day Tuesday | $1,150 | $1,325 |
| Gala Dinner only | $360 | $420 |
Partners | ||
| Social Functions - $800 | ||
| Monday Daytime workshop (smartphone photography) - $370 | ||
| Tuesday Daytime workshop (Gin making) - $360 | ||
THE LANGHAM, GOLD COAST
Absolute beachfront luxury in the heart of the Gold Coast
Our Program:
The RWTA 2025 Conference Program is a live document and we are working to deliver up-to-date topics and brilliant speakers!
Our aim is to provide you with access to knowledge, experiences and networks in the Temperature Controlled Industry to assist you to create an informed future for you and your organisation
Stay Tuned!
Conference Speakers:
Partners Program:
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Hands-on Smartphone Photography Workshop
Learn to capture stunning photos with your phone!
Capture in sensational style, spontaneous moments, portraits and landscapes, with ease. Get practical tips, recommended apps, and all materials directly. on your phone-no note-taking needed. For Android and iPhones (6+ to 16 Pro). Led by professional photographers Dean Holland and Eleshia Nielsen.
Monday 11th August
10:00am Meet in The Langham Lobby
Lunch at lively local hotspot right on the beach (The Langham's '26 & Sunny' Café)
Come dressed in 'Gold Coast Comfortable' style; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable walking shoes a hat and don't forget to fully charge your phone!
Cost: $370
Gin Making Masterclass at Wildflower Gin Distilling
Under the expert guidance of the Wildflower team, you'll distil your own unique, personally curated blend using their 2.5-litre alembic copper stills. Throughout the class, you'll have the opportunity to savour the renowned Wildflower Gin, immersing yourself in the world of exquisite flavours.
As the class concludes, you'll proudly depart with a 500ml bottle of your own handcrafted gin.
The workshop will be followed by Lunch at the Famous Paddock Bakery.
Tuesday 12th August
10:00am Bus departing; Meet in The Langham Lobby
Return by 2:30pm
Cost: $360
Last Year:
Frank Vale Award 2025
Frank Vale Nomination - How does it work?
This prestigious award is open to all employees of RWTA member companies, who meet the following criteria:
All candidates must be 35 years of age, or younger;
have worked within the industry for a minimum of three years;
possess insight into their organisations strategic values and direction, it’s policies, rules and regulations;
possess a broad knowledge of the Cold Chain;
demonstrate excellence in their work;
demonstrate potential to excel further in any of the many facets within the industry.
Candidates may come from any sector within the Cold Chain and possess expertise in a commercial, administrative, technical, engineering, accounting, sales, handling, service or management role.
Candidates must be available to attend the RWTA’s state based networking events and, of course, the RWTA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in 2025.
Evaluation Process
Step 1 - Complete and send the Nomination Form by the Wednesday 14th March 2025 to marieb@rwta.com.au
Step 2 - Send your written Application by Friday 25th April 2025.
Step 3 - Each State Division’s appointed judging panel will interview all Nominees and then forward their recommendation for a State Finalist to the RWTA Executive Officer, based on the interview and the submitted written application.
Step 4 - During the course of the National Conference each State Finalist will be interviewed by a National judging panel
Step 5 - State Finalists will give a 5 min oral presentation to Conference attendees (no power point)
Step 6 - By the end of the Conference the appointed judging panel will nominate a FVA Winner, based on the interview, written application and oral presentation