The conference will be held on the Gold Coast from 29-31 August

After a five-year hiatus, the Australian automotive recycling industry is gearing up for the return of a favourite industry event, with the announcement of a dedicated industry conference hosted by the Auto Parts Recyclers Association of Australia (APRAA) and the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), in collaboration with Auto PARTnered Solutions (APS).
Attendees will gain first hand insights into the industry’s trajectory towards the future at the 2024 APRAA Conference, which will operate under the theme ‘Driving Innovation: The Road to Tomorrow.’
This eagerly awaited conference is set to bring together an impressive lineup of industry experts and influencers from around the world.
A welcome cocktail party will be held on the evening of the 29th of August before attendees can look forward to two full days across August 30 and 31 filled with sessions covering everything from sales and marketing to production and operations.
The event also promises invaluable networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception, a gala dinner, and various other occasions to connect with other auto recyclers from across the globe.
Organisers encourage everyone in the industry, be it auto recyclers, suppliers or customers, to attend and see first-hand how the automotive recycling industry is on the ‘road to tomorrow.’

Presenters will include:
• eBay Motors
• Profit Team Consulting, USA – Mike Kunkle, Principal and Strategic Business Consultant
• Manheim Auctions
• Buddy Automotive Innovations – Bid Buddy USA
• MTAA / APRAA
• Auto PARTnered Solutions
• Auto Recyclers Association, USA – Sandy Blalock, Executive Director

Featured sessions will include:
• Proven and game-changing ways to increase gross sales and net profits in an auto recycling business
• How to sell parts on ebay
• Understanding gross profit: how much do I need to produce?
• Buying the right cars, at the right time, at the right price for your facility
• Remote teams: outsourcing strategies to promote results and profitability
• Bid Buddy: what’s new and how to make the most of these features
• The future of your business: branding and online presence
• Sales management 101 for auto recyclers
• Creating new economies in the auto recycling industry
• Product stewardship scheme for end-of-life vehicles in Australia: opportunities, challenges, implementation plan, and preparation

Organisers also plan to provide interactive panel sessions to engage the entire audience, ensuring maximum value, idea generation, and comprehensive Q&A opportunities.
Sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available.

To register for the conference, visit www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1181750