The Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA) has partnered with Converge, identifying the event as an ideal way to promote its innovation and expertise to the construction and municipal works sectors.
It’s events like Converge, a brand-new show that will bring together the Municipal Works, Civil and Commercial Construction spaces, that help associations such as the AfPA to broaden its horizons, opening new doors to not only showcase the association, but also learn from the very best that the sector has to offer.
Converge is Australia’s only one-stop-shop for sub-contractors, project engineers, council fleet managers, and large-scale construction contractors across the municipal works, civil construction and infrastructure space.
Through a mixture of live demonstrations, equipment showcases, and conference spaces, the show will bring together the best of each area to learn from one other and provide visitors with the solutions they need to build and maintain the Australia of tomorrow.
As AfPA Interim Chief Executive Officer Tony Aloisio explains, events like Converge allow the industry to discuss important topics, such as safety, new technology, sustainability, and government initiatives, all of which align with the Association’s goals.
“Events like this highlight the criticality of the infrastructure that connects our communities,” he says. “This wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for our roads, airport runways and even our footpaths. Converge will help to create awareness of the companies and people who are putting in the effort to make these connections happen.”
Tony said it was important to raise awareness about the critical role that infrastructure can play in supporting increased urbanisation and a growing population, just one of many topics that will be addressed when Converge gets underway later this year.
“Trade shows like Converge are also important because they can act as a vehicle to showcase what the future might hold,” he said. “It helps to understand the important impact that people in the sector can have, to influence positive change.”
AfPA’s Executive Director for Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales, Graham Henderson, agrees. He’s seen first-hand the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange.
“There’s certain aspects, like the government’s push to reduce carbon down to zero by 2050, that are going to require action from all of us in the sector,” he said.
“It’s places like Converge where the real action and discussion is being done. It’s one of the best ways to ensure that we’re working together, towards our common goal.
“I find at events like this that attendees are really happy to open up and share new ideas that others can adopt and develop. It’s great for that transferring of ideas.”
Council first
A particular area of interest for AfPA will be Converge’s commitment to showcasing the very latest and best of the municipal works sector.
From technology, through to road maintenance, and larger-scale trade equipment, Converge’s dedicated municipality area will act as a one-stop-shop for council fleet managers and sub-contractors to see the latest tools on offer, with a special focus on zero emission technology.
AfPA is devoted to providing training and education to local government engineers and staff on best practices for maintaining and managing asphalt assets, including workshops, seminars, and hands-on training.
The body also helps to develop standardised frameworks, like the lifecycle assessment tool, that local governments can use to consistently measure and track sustainability metrics.
“Those working in the transport side of infrastructure rely on that knowledge,” Tony said. “With events like Converge, we can share industry knowledge and experience on the dos and don’ts, to get the best outcomes.”
Converge will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, across September 17 and 18.
To learn more about the event, visit: convergeexpo.com.au
To enquire about speaking and exhibitor opportunities, reach out to: siobhan.rocks@primecreative.com.au