Events

Parking Australia is excited to present our next series of engaging and thought-provoking events. Our events provide excellent opportunities for anyone in the parking sector to learn, network, and engage with expert thought-leaders, keep abreast of the latest innovations, contribute to important discussions, as well as have some fun and connect with colleagues.

Save these dates in your calendar to be part of these significant discussions. Please share this with your colleagues in the parking community.

Upcoming 2025 and 2026

From May: Monthly online seminar series

1.00pm AEST: Tuesday 13 May; Tuesday 10 June; Tuesday 8 July; Tuesday 12 August; Tuesday 9 September; and Tuesday 7 October.
See full details of the EOI for organisations here.
1.00pm – 1.50pm (Parking Australia introduction; then 3 x 15 minute spots. Conclude by 1.50pm).
Attendance for seminar viewers is free of charge.
Members will be able to access session materials and video post-event.

3.00pm Wednesday 28 May: University of New South Wales, Sydney

Topic: ‘There’s an app for that’, sponsored by Orikan.
Details to follow.
Members free.

3.00pm Wednesday 27 August: Brisbane, QUT Gardens Point

Details to follow.
Members free.

Wednesday – Thursday 15-16 October, ICC Sydney:

Wednesday 15 October (evening), Parking Industry Awards:

Details to be announced shortly.
Catch up on 2024’s winners and highlights here.

3.30pm Wednesday 26 November: Melbourne

(AGM prior at 3.00pm)
Details to follow.
Members free.

2026

Wednesday 25 February: Brisbane
Wednesday 27 May: Melbourne
Wednesday 26 August: Adelaide
Wednesday 25 November: Sydney (AGM prior)

Sponsorships Available

If you’re interested in being either a speaker or sponsor (Venue, Major Event, or Networking Session) please pop us a line. All speaker proposals based on the topics above are welcomed, noting with panels of three-four people we cannot facilitate everyone’s requests to speak but will keep people’s offers on file for future events.

Sponsorship packages are bespoke and developed in collaboration with the firms and are based on a range of factors including for example links to the topic, relevance to the audience/market, and ongoing engagement with members.

Summaries of 2025 events

Friday 21 February: Member online briefing – Smart Parking Trial

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) has partnered with eSmart 21 to conduct a Smart Parking Trial. The objective of this project is to test whether AI can be applied as a soft-touch solution to manage disability parking spaces, as often if a person who is unable to access these bays at their desired location it proves an insurmountable barrier to complete basic everyday activities.
The session was recorded for members and is available here for members (log in required).

Wednesday 26 February: WA Networking event

Thanks to all the many colleagues who joined us for the case study with Parking Organisation of the Year, City of Perth.
Our appreciation to Brookfield Properties and Hawaiian for their support and hosting us.
The session was recorded for members and is available here for members (log in required).

Perth Networking Event – Wednesday 26 February

Thank you to all our many members and colleagues who joined us in Perth for your first networking event of the year on Wednesday 26 February.

Highways AU

Parking Australia is thrilled to again partner with Highways AU (formerly the National Roads & Traffic Expo) for the 2025 expo and conference.

Online Briefing – Smart Parking Trial

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) has partnered with eSmart 21 to conduct a Smart Parking Trial. The objective of this project is to test whether AI can be applied as a soft-touch solution to manage disability parking spaces, as often if a person who is unable to access these bays at their desired location it proves an insurmountable barrier to complete basic everyday activities.

Parking Industry Awards 2024 winners announced

We are delighted to announce the Winners of the 2024 Parking Industry Awards, which were presented at our Gala Dinner in Melbourne on Wednesday 30 October.

The big picture – where does parking fit in the broader policy and planning landscape? Sydney panel discussion

Thank you to the many members and colleagues who joined us for our final east coast event of the year.

Parking Industry Awards 2024 – Sponsors

Thank you to the many members who are supporting the 2024 Parking Industry Awards by being a sponsor.

Parking Industry Awards 2024 – Dinner Tickets

The Parking Industry Awards celebrate the achievements of organisations who attain the highest industry standards through the use of technology, exceptional customer service and the development of outstanding facilities.

Parking Industry Awards and National Roads & Traffic Expo Update August 2024

Parking Australia is thrilled to be partnering with the National Roads & Traffic Expo this year. This event (in place of PACE or OUTLOOK) is the major annual event for the parking industry, offering invaluable networking and thought leadership discussions – do join us!

Adelaide panel discussion: Driving excellence in customer service

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming networking event at the Atura Adelaide Airport (Ivy May Pearce room) on Wednesday, 28 August from 3.00pm-6.00pm. The event will focus on “Driving excellence in customer service – lessons learned from paths well-travelled”.

Long-Standing Service Nomination 2024

Parking Australia is excited to announce a special feature at the upcoming Parking Industry Awards 2024 dinner to honour dedicated staff members who have contributed 30 or more years of service to the industry.