Supply Chain Connect: Victoria’s Trains, Buses and Trams

Supply Chain Connect: Victoria’s Trains, Buses and Trams
Event
Elará Melbourne CBD
16 Jul 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
ICN Event
Industry Event

Supply Chain Connect: Victoria’s Trains, Buses and Trams brings together suppliers, manufacturers, buyers, project teams and government representatives connected to Victoria’s public transport vehicle supply chain.

This event will showcase the strength of Victoria’s manufacturing capability and highlight how local suppliers can engage with upcoming opportunities, including major programs and ongoing maintenance contracts. It will also provide attendees with the chance to hear directly from government and industry stakeholders and build relationships with buyers, bidders and delivery partners active in the sector.

What to expect
  • Insights into Victoria’s current and future rolling stock investment pipeline.
  • Opportunities to connect with buyers and industry leaders involved in major rolling stock programs.
  • Information on how local suppliers can position themselves for work across manufacturing, maintenance and related services.
  • Networking with businesses from across the supply chain, including SMEs, OEMs, operators, government agencies and industry associations.
  • An opportunity to better understand how ICN Victoria supports local businesses to navigate procurement pathways and connect into major projects.
Who should attend

This event is for businesses and stakeholders involved in, or looking to enter, Victoria’s rolling stock and public transport supply chain. This includes manufacturers, fabricators, component suppliers, service providers, project managers, operators, government representatives, industry associations, educators and businesses with relevant capabilities in advanced manufacturing and maintenance.

Victoria’s strategy positions the state as Australia’s premier location for train, tram and bus manufacturing, with more than 10,000 jobs supported across the industry. ICN Victoria plays an important role in helping local industry connect with these opportunities through supply chain intelligence, business matching and industry engagement.

Speakers

  • Jacob Gabriel, CEO, Padthway Resources
  • Lisa Maro, Industry Engagement Manager, ICN Victoria
  • Ben Phyland, Head of Rolling Stock & Ticketing, Department of Transport & Planning
  • Thiago Deiro, CEO, Volgren Australia
  • Nataly Matijevic, Industry Development & Stakeholder Engagement Director, Alstom Group

Program

4:00PM

Registration and networking

5:00PM

Welcome by Nick Foa, CEO, ICN Victoria

5:05PM

Sponsor keynote by Jacob Gabriel, CEO, Padthaway Resources

5:07PM

Market update by Lisa Maro, Industry Engagement Manager, ICN Victoria

5:15PM

Keynote address by Thiago Deiro, CEO, Volgren Australia

5:45PM

Keynote address by Nataly Matijevic, Industry Development & Stakeholder Engagement Director, Alstom Group

6:00PM

Networking and catering

7:00PM

Event concludes
Silver sponsor