The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has signed a new transport industry partnership that will see its Alternative Fuel Summit held at a major industry event later this year.
The VTA has signed a deal with Prime Creative Media that will see the summit feature at MegaTrans 2026 in September.
The summit will be held on day two of the supply chain event (September 17) and will feature expert speakers, case studies and panel discussions focused on alternative fuels, including electric, hydrogen, biofuels and hybrid solutions.
VTA CEO Peter Anderson says the association is “thrilled” to partner with MegaTrans to elevate the Alternative Fuel Summit and bring the industry’s decarbonisation conversations to a significantly broader audience.
“We’re delighted to be joining forces with MegaTrans for this year’s summit,” he says.
“Decarbonisation is one of the defining challenges of our time and it’s essential that our industry continues to engage in practical, informed and forward-looking discussions about how we transition to cleaner transport.”
Anderson says the partnership allows the summit to reach more operators, suppliers, policymakers and innovators than ever before.
“Hosting the summit with MegaTrans means these conversations don’t happen in isolation – they happen in front of thousands of people who influence, design and operate Australia’s freight and logistics networks every day.
“It’s an opportunity to share knowledge, accelerate understanding and bring alternative fuel solutions into the mainstream.”
Anderson says the VTA is committed to supporting operators through the energy transition with real-world insights.
“This partnership helps us broaden that mission. By combining VTA’s industry expertise with the scale of MegaTrans, we’re ensuring the sector has access to the information, debate and collaboration needed to navigate the pathway to lower emissions.”
The Alternative Fuel Summit will build directly on MegaTrans’ overarching sustainability theme, exploring practical pathways towards lower-emissions transport, emerging fuel technologies and real-world transition strategies for operators across road freight, logistics and supply chain sectors.
Prime Creative Media general manager of events Siobhan Rocks says the collaboration reflects MegaTrans’ commitment to delivering meaningful, industry-led conversations around sustainability.
“Sustainability is a core pillar of MegaTrans, and alternative fuels are a critical part of that journey for the transport and logistics sector,” she says.
“Partnering with the VTA allows us to take that conversation further by bringing together policy, technology and operational insight in a way that is relevant and actionable for industry.
The partnership also features a VTA-hosted breakfast on day one to set the tone for the event and provide a valuable networking opportunity ahead of the summit.
“Having the VTA involved across both days adds real depth to the MegaTrans program,” she says.
“The VTA breakfast creates a strong platform for connection and discussion, while the summit extends our sustainability narrative into a dedicated forum focused on future transport solutions.”
MegaTrans continues to evolve as a leading platform for the freight, logistics and supply chain sector, bringing together road, rail, sea and air under one roof to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.
The VTA Alternative Fuel Summit will take place on day two of MegaTrans, with full program details and ticketing information to be announced in the coming months.
Be part of the action. Get involved at: https://megatrans.com.au/get-involved/.