Second event delay this week after Covid puts paid to ALC conference
The National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo at the Sydney Dragway which was previously re-scheduled to October 2020 has been deferred until April 2021.
The event will now run from Thursday, April 9, to Sunday, April 11.
The decision by the Expo management to set a new date for the event was taken after a detailed review of potential COVID-19 public health risks.
“These risks were assessed in conjunction with continual monitoring of the advice provided by the New South Wales government and New South Wales health that would enable us to fully comply with public health orders, and to protect the health and well-being of our exhibitors and visitors,” Expo manager Marti Zivkovich says.
Another key factor in the decision to defer was the complexities faced by sponsors and exhibitors for effective planning of marketing campaigns, logistics, and personnel resources.
Also considered was the recent activity with border closures and strengthening of travel restrictions that have the potential to severely disrupt the number of interstate exhibitors and visitors able to attend the National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo.
“Our current experience in working with government authorities, together with our comprehensive Covid-19 safety plan and risk management processes makes us well-placed to stage a safe and highly successful Expo in April 2021,” Zivkovich continues.
“We are extremely pleased with the enthusiastic support we have received from exhibitors for the new venue of the Sydney Dragway at Eastern Creek from regular exhibitors.
“With 85 percent of sites pre-sold, the 2021 Expo is shaping up to be a great success.
“I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our wonderful sponsors, exhibitors, and suppliers for their support, patience and understanding in the time we have taken to make this decision”, Zivkovich says.
Meanwhile, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has decided to cancel its ALC Forum 2020, which had been scheduled for October 28-29.
“The health and wellbeing of all Forum attendees is our top priority and couldn’t be guaranteed amidst the resurgence of Covid-19 hotspots, including in western Sydney, continued uncertainty around border closures, and social distancing requirements,” organisers state.
“Delegates, sponsors and exhibitors will be contacted directly regarding refunds owed.
“Every year, we look forward to bringing the Australian logistics industry together to connect business leaders, government representatives, investors, infrastructure owners, educational institutions and leading logistics companies.
“Cancelling ALC Forum 2020 has been an enormously difficult decision and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this development may have caused.
“Although we will not be able to proceed with a large in-person gathering this year, ALC is now planning for other ways for our members and industry to engage with decision makers on contemporary and emerging policy issues through webinars and virtual events. Further details of these will be provided in our regular email updates to industry.
“Thank you again for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you at some of ALC’s virtual events throughout the remainder of 2020.”