2025 CICA National Conference, Exhibition & Crane Display
CICA Board Meeting - CICA Board only
CICA Chair’s Meeting - By Invitation Only
Registration Desk Open
CICA AGM - CICA Members Only
CICA Board Meeting - CICA Board only
CICA Chair’s Meeting - By Invitation Only
Registration Desk Open
CICA AGM - CICA Members Only
Registration Desk Open
Introduction and Welcome to 2025 CICA National Conference
Master of Ceremonies, Marianne Van Dorslar
CICA President's Welcome
Marcus Ferrari, CICA Board President
Platinum Sponsor - UAA
Networking Dinner Sponsor - RUD
Gold Sponsor - Liebherr
Morning Tea
Manufacturers' Panel
Hosted by Brandon Hitch, CEO, CICA
Christoph Kleiner, Liebherr
Rex Chan, Sany
Dr Frank Schroeder, Tadano
Danny Black, Terex
Henry Wu, XCMG
Guanglei Su, Zoomlion
Technical Presentation - Franna Terex
Telematic - Value Proposition
Jaco Britz, Engineering Director, Franna
Exhibition and Crane Display Open
Lunch in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Gretchen Gagel, Round Table Discussion
Hall 1 - Blue Workshop
Please join Gretchen Gagel at a special Round Table Discussion in the Blue Workshop space in Hall 1. Gretchen has a 40 year global career as a leader. She has dedicated her career to helping leaders, teams and organizations achieve greatness. Her consulting clients have achieved measurable and sustainable change that drives higher levels of performance.
Lift of the Year Entry Presentations
Technical Presentation - Verope
Innovations in Wire Rope 2025
Roland Verrett, Verope
Afternoon Tea in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Crane Owners' Panel
Hosted by Simon Gould, Cranes & Lifting Magazine
Jess Tuck-Lee, Mudgee Cranes
Brent Young, Johnson & Young Cranes
Albert Smith, Smithbridge Group
Jack Hamilton, Shorelands
Grant Gjessing, Strait Up Cranes
Beyond Blue
Jason Egan
For more than 25 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope. In a 24 hour period, more than 800 people will reach out to Beyond Blue for support. Our guest speaker is Jason Egan who is a volunteer with Beyond Blue. He became a Beyond Blue speaker to share experiences with others as he feels he has a duty of care to encourage and offer hope to individuals who are afflicted by a mental health condition. In his professional life, Jason has managed Quarry and Concrete businesses at various locations around Australia for over 20 years.
Day 1 - Wrap Up
Networking Predinner Drinks in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Networking Dinner
Including People's Choice Lift of the Year Award Announcement
Registration Desk Open
Introduction and Welcome to 2025 CICA National Conference
Master of Ceremonies, Marianne Van Dorslar
CICA President's Welcome
Marcus Ferrari, CICA Board President
Platinum Sponsor - UAA
Networking Dinner Sponsor - RUD
Gold Sponsor - Liebherr
Morning Tea
Manufacturers' Panel
Hosted by Brandon Hitch, CEO, CICA
Christoph Kleiner, Liebherr
Rex Chan, Sany
Dr Frank Schroeder, Tadano
Danny Black, Terex
Henry Wu, XCMG
Guanglei Su, Zoomlion
Technical Presentation - Franna Terex
Telematic - Value Proposition
Jaco Britz, Engineering Director, Franna
Exhibition and Crane Display Open
Lunch in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Gretchen Gagel, Round Table Discussion
Hall 1 - Blue Workshop
Please join Gretchen Gagel at a special Round Table Discussion in the Blue Workshop space in Hall 1. Gretchen has a 40 year global career as a leader. She has dedicated her career to helping leaders, teams and organizations achieve greatness. Her consulting clients have achieved measurable and sustainable change that drives higher levels of performance.
Lift of the Year Entry Presentations
Technical Presentation - Verope
Innovations in Wire Rope 2025
Roland Verrett, Verope
Afternoon Tea in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Crane Owners' Panel
Hosted by Simon Gould, Cranes & Lifting Magazine
Jess Tuck-Lee, Mudgee Cranes
Brent Young, Johnson & Young Cranes
Albert Smith, Smithbridge Group
Jack Hamilton, Shorelands
Grant Gjessing, Strait Up Cranes
Beyond Blue
Jason Egan
For more than 25 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope. In a 24 hour period, more than 800 people will reach out to Beyond Blue for support. Our guest speaker is Jason Egan who is a volunteer with Beyond Blue. He became a Beyond Blue speaker to share experiences with others as he feels he has a duty of care to encourage and offer hope to individuals who are afflicted by a mental health condition. In his professional life, Jason has managed Quarry and Concrete businesses at various locations around Australia for over 20 years.
Day 1 - Wrap Up
Networking Predinner Drinks in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Networking Dinner
Including People's Choice Lift of the Year Award Announcement
Registration Desk Open
Exhibition & Crane Display
Welcome to Day 2 of the 2025 CICA National Conference
Master of Ceremonies, Marianne Van Dorslar
2025 CICA National Conference Keynote Speaker
Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist, Brooke Hanson
Proudly Sponsored by Robway
Technical Presentation - Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology
Resolving Modern Day Construction Challenges using Incremental Lifting Solutions - Boosting Modular Construction
Varghese George, Sales Manager - Heavy Lifting & Onsite Machining
CANZ Update
Dean Manley, President of CANZ
Meet at the Registration Desk in the Foyer of Hall 1
Morning Tea in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Exhibition & Crane Display Visitors
Health Talk
Dr Fiona Brown
Dr Fiona Brown works for Queensland Health and will be discussing the importance of health maintenance and completing essential health checks. This talk could literally save your life!
CICA Update
Brandon Hitch, CEO CICA
CICA President's Wrap Up
Marcus Ferrari, CICA Board President
Plenary concludes
Lunch in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Heart Health Checks
From 12pm, we will be conducting 5-minute heart health checks, measuring blood pressure and blood sugar. These checks are free to anyone who would like to participate. The Heart Health Station will be located near the CICA Stand at the front of Hall 1.
Lou Sapio, Company Founder, Just People
Sharon Pearce, Crane Crew Competency Officer, CICA
Abhiney Arora, Executive Director/General Manager, ICN
Matt Pettigrew, Founder & Creative Director, Slate Media
Joshua Rizk, Partnerships/Finance Broker, Legacy Mortgage Solutions
Afternoon Tea in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Tadano Family Hour
Proudly Sponsored by Tadano
The Tadano Family Hour will be held in the Exhibition & Crane Display. This is your chance to bring along the kids and family to see what mum and dad actually do at work. The kids can see the cranes, collect some goodies and understand a bit more about the industry.
Free to attend but please register your interest at the CICA Website .
Cyber Security & Compliance Best Practices
Dean Attard, Managing Director, Crash Technology
Erection Design of Concrete Elements
Rod Mackay Sim, Hillside Engineering
Exhibition & Crane Display Closes
CICA Gala Awards Dinner - Pre Dinner Drinks
The Conference Program and timing is subject to change.
Please check back regularly for further details.
Registration Desk Open
Exhibition & Crane Display
Welcome to Day 2 of the 2025 CICA National Conference
Master of Ceremonies, Marianne Van Dorslar
2025 CICA National Conference Keynote Speaker
Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist, Brooke Hanson
Proudly Sponsored by Robway
Technical Presentation - Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology
Resolving Modern Day Construction Challenges using Incremental Lifting Solutions - Boosting Modular Construction
Varghese George, Sales Manager - Heavy Lifting & Onsite Machining
CANZ Update
Dean Manley, President of CANZ
Meet at the Registration Desk in the Foyer of Hall 1
Morning Tea in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Exhibition & Crane Display Visitors
Health Talk
Dr Fiona Brown
Dr Fiona Brown works for Queensland Health and will be discussing the importance of health maintenance and completing essential health checks. This talk could literally save your life!
CICA Update
Brandon Hitch, CEO CICA
CICA President's Wrap Up
Marcus Ferrari, CICA Board President
Plenary concludes
Lunch in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Heart Health Checks
From 12pm, we will be conducting 5-minute heart health checks, measuring blood pressure and blood sugar. These checks are free to anyone who would like to participate. The Heart Health Station will be located near the CICA Stand at the front of Hall 1.
Lou Sapio, Company Founder, Just People
Sharon Pearce, Crane Crew Competency Officer, CICA
Abhiney Arora, Executive Director/General Manager, ICN
Matt Pettigrew, Founder & Creative Director, Slate Media
Joshua Rizk, Partnerships/Finance Broker, Legacy Mortgage Solutions
Afternoon Tea in the Exhibition & Crane Display
Tadano Family Hour
Proudly Sponsored by Tadano
The Tadano Family Hour will be held in the Exhibition & Crane Display. This is your chance to bring along the kids and family to see what mum and dad actually do at work. The kids can see the cranes, collect some goodies and understand a bit more about the industry.
Free to attend but please register your interest at the CICA Website .
Cyber Security & Compliance Best Practices
Dean Attard, Managing Director, Crash Technology
Erection Design of Concrete Elements
Rod Mackay Sim, Hillside Engineering
Exhibition & Crane Display Closes
CICA Gala Awards Dinner - Pre Dinner Drinks
The Conference Program and timing is subject to change.
Please check back regularly for further details.