EASA Australasian Region – 106th Meeting

Brisbane, Australia
29–30 May 2026
Venue: Stamford Plaza Brisbane

The 106th meeting of the EASA Australasian Region will be held at the Stamford Plaza Brisbane on 29–30 May 2026. The event will include a facility tour, technical conference presentations, networking opportunities, and the President’s Dinner.

Friday, 29 May

Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch for members and partners at the Stamford Plaza.

WEG Gearbox Facility Tour

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Attendees will tour the WEG Gearbox facility.
Coach transportation will depart from the hotel at 1:00 PM and return at approximately 4:00 PM.

Evening Social Event

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner and networking at the PavBar Courtyard at the Stamford Plaza.
Bar food will be available at individual cost and drinks are not included.

Saturday, 30 May

Partner Program

9:15 AM – 2:00 PM (approx.)

Partners will enjoy a river cruise followed by lunch at the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel (est. 1889). Participants will meet in the hotel lobby at 9:15 AM before departing for the cruise boarding dock.

Australasian General Meeting

8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Raffles Room & Gallery

Agenda includes:

• Arrival tea and coffee
• Welcome and meeting presided over by President Dane Townsend
• Confirmation of last meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s Report – Paul Knock
• Affiliates Report – Stuart Paine
• Regional Directors Report – Craig Millbank
• General Business
• Discussion of the next meeting (October 2026)

Conference Presentations

Location: ICC

The conference will feature a series of technical presentations from industry experts:

• Commutator and Slip Ring Manufacturing – Cortela Carbon
• Making Carbon Simple – Aus Winders
• High Voltage Coil Manufacturing – insulation systems and applications
• TECO Vibrator Motors – TECO
• Introduction to Infrared Thermography and Ultrasound in the Industrial Environment – CM Group
• EASA Approved Workshop – EMR
• Panel Testing Case Study – Enertel

Scheduled breaks include morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.

The meeting will conclude with closing remarks from President Dane Townsend.

President’s Dinner

6:00 PM – Midnight
Location: River Room, Stamford Plaza

The President’s Dinner will include:

• Pre-dinner drinks
• Dinner service
• Charity fundraising activities
• Social networking and entertainment

Wine and beer will be included with dinner. Smart dress is requested.

COG HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Start Time: 11:15 – 12:30,  Best Ball Scramble

Enjoy Cocktails, Raffle Prizes, & Dinner with fellow EASA Members and Vendors

PRIZES AND 50/50 Raffle

Golf & Dinner: $170.00 per person

Golf Only $100.00 (Includes Cart)

Dinner Only $60.00

Hole Sponsor $100.00

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The EASA Ontario Chapter Fall Meeting will be held at Blue Mountain Resort, September 11th - 13th. Watch for more details as they become available.

The EASA Quebec & Maritimes Chapter will be holding a Golf Tournament on September 11, 2026. (Location tbd) Watch for more details.

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The highly anticipated EASA EAA Chapter Convention 2026 will take place in Rome, from the 1st to the 3rd of October.

The EASA EAA Chapter annual Convention is the most important event of the year for our members and the best business networking occasion for reaching potential customers, generating referrals, and expanding your knowledge.

WHY ATTEND
The annual Peer-to-Peer Congress is your chance to engage with top managers & experts and best service companies in the region and keep abreast of the latest trends and technology.

WHY PEER to PEER
Learning and networking with your peers represent an incomparable value:

• You face similar challenges that you can share and get honest feedback and ideas.
• You take advantage of the viewpoints and prior experience of others
• You can work together to develop an understanding of the market you both operate in.

WHAT: EASA EAA Chapter Convention

WHEN: 2-4 October 2025

WHERE: Rome Italy

WHO: EASA Members only

DRAFT GENERAL PROGRAM

Thursday 1 October 2026
09:00 – 13:00 Council Meeting (Only for EASA EAA Chapter Council Members)
19:00 – 22:00 Welcome drink and opening dinner

Friday 2 October 2026
09:00 – 17:30 Conferences, workshops, Karsten Moholt Award
9:00 -12:00 City Tour (Only for Spouse/partner)
Free Evening

Saturday 3 October 2026
09:00 – 13:00 Conferences, workshops, AGM
19:00 – 22:00 Cocktail & closing dinner

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The EASA Western Canada Chapter will hold its Fall AGM on October 23-25, 2026 in Kelowna, British Columbia. Watch for more details.

Mark your calendar for the Ontario Chapter AGM and Trade Show, January 15-16, 2027. Featured will be the Fundamentals of DC Operation & Repair Tips seminar, presented by EASA Technical Support Specialist Billy Higgs. Watch for more details.

Mark your calendar for the EASA Southeastern Chapter Meeting March 25-27, 2027 in Norfolk, VA. Watch for more details.

Mark your calendar for the EASA South Central Chapter meeting. April 8-10, 2027 in Nashville, TN. Watch for more details.

The EASA Northeastern Chapter will hold a chapter meeting April 18-20, 2027 at the Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. Watch for more details.