MegaTrans 2026 returns to Melbourne to explore innovation, infrastructure and the future of Australia’s freight and logistics sector.
Kicking off on 16 to 17 September 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, MegaTrans 2026 offers exhibitors a platform to position themselves at the forefront of industry growth.
The two-day event serves as both a showcase for innovation and a forum for industry dialogue, uniting operators, suppliers, technology providers and policymakers to tackle the sector’s most pressing challenges.
By bringing together stakeholders from across the supply chain, groups that seldom meet in one setting, MegaTrans creates a space for exchanging ideas, sharing insights and exploring long term strategies.
Why exhibit at MegaTrans 2026?
Access to decision makers was a major drawcard for exhibitors in 2024, with MegaTrans welcoming 4,737 attendees. Attendees were made up of 48 per cent fleet managers and 29 per cent warehouse operators, key decision makers driving Australia’s logistics strategies.
MegaTrans 2026 provides a platform to launch and highlight innovative solutions, connect directly with industry leaders and demonstrate expertise shaping Australia’s supply chain.
The event is also where ideas are tested and partnerships are formed. From emerging technology to smarter and more sustainable ways of moving goods, it is where connections are made and the future of supply chains takes shape.
MegaTrans 2026 runs alongside BULK 2026, giving exhibitors and attendees access to complementary industries, a wider network of decision makers and new business opportunities across both events.
Program
MegaTrans will return with a conference program shaped around the real-world pressures and opportunities reshaping Australia’s freight and logistics sector.
Reflecting an industry in transition, MegaTrans will return with a conference program, exploring the key challenges shaping the future of supply chains, from decarbonisation and automation to workforce pressures and infrastructure planning.
A standout session, Beyond Diesel: The Best Way Forward, will feature Andrew Newman, director of policy and strategy at Freight Victoria, and Heather Bone, director of sustainability at Team Global Express. Joined by a panel of industry experts, the session will explore practical pathways beyond diesel as the sector moves towards a lower emissions future.
Innovation across the freight task will be explored in Automate All Avenues: Driving All Modes Forward, featuring Bruno Porchietto, chief executive officer of Victoria International Container Terminal Melbourne, and Gren John Britto, Amazon Australia DSP country leader. Together with fellow panellists, the discussion will examine how automation is transforming operations across ports, road transport and beyond.
Mid-tier operators, often the backbone of the sector, will be the focus of Reinvigorating Mid-Tier Logistics, featuring Steven Ballerini, chief executive officer of the Australasian Supply Chain and Logistics Association. The session will bring together a range of perspectives on how these businesses are under increasing pressure from rising costs, tight margins and long payment terms, and how these challenges can be addressed.
Strategic infrastructure planning will take centre stage in Location, Location, Location: Establishing DCs for the Future, featuring Hermione Parsons, chief executive officer and managing director of the Australian Logistics Council. Alongside other industry representatives, the session will explore how to identify suitable sites and how to design facilities to meet the evolving needs of the sector.
Sustainability will remain a key theme throughout the program. In Greener By Design: Manufacturing Driving Sustainability Across the Supply Chain, Scott Edwards, associate director sustainability at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia, will join fellow panellists to discuss how sustainability is being embedded across supply chains.
Workforce challenges will also be addressed in Recruiting Right: Overcoming Staff Shortages, featuring Tony Mellick, chief executive officer of Hi-Trans Express. Together with other industry voices, the session will focus on practical strategies to attract and retain talent in a competitive labour market.
These sessions form part of a broader conference program bringing together speakers from across the supply chain, ensuring a wide range of perspectives and insights.
“Freight and logistics are under real pressure right now, and that’s exactly why this program matters,” said Prime Creative Media head of marketing events Molly Hancock. “We’ve built it around the conversations the industry is already having on the ground and brought together the people who can speak to what’s actually changing and what comes next.”
With more speakers and sessions to be announced, the MegaTrans 2026 program is set to provide businesses with practical ideas, sharper insight and a clearer path forward in a fast-changing freight and logistics landscape.
Ultimately, MegaTrans 2026 is where Australia’s supply chain industry comes together to drive growth, efficiency and sustainability. Businesses are encouraged to connect with the innovators and decision makers shaping the sector and secure their stand.
Free registrations are now open: https://megatrans.com.au/attend/