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SOCIAL EVENTS

Networking is one of the most important features of HIRE26 and we think we do it pretty well. For more information about what's happening socially, this is the place to find it.

Tuesday 19 May 2026

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New & Small Hire Member Networking Function

Tuesday 19 May

6.00pm - 7.00pm  

Invitation Only
Riverina Avenue

Sponsored by Pramac Generac

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Welcome Drinks

Tuesday 19 May

7:00pm - 9:00pm 

Riverina Avenue

Sponsored by Select Plant Australia

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Join us at this fun networking opportunity as we welcome you to

HIRE26.

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ClubHIRE

Tuesday 19 May

9:00pm - 11:00pm
Lobby bar, Novotel

 

ClubHIRE is the official HIRE26 Conference Bar and is THE place to go for networking at the end of each day.

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Wednesday 20 May 2026

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Young Professionals and Women in Hire Networking for Success

Wednesday 20 May

3.00pm - 4.30pm 

Invitation Only

Sponsored by Kennards Hire

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Networking is an essential tool for business development and career advancement. This is a great opportunity to learn more and then put into practice your newly learned networking skills over the next two days at HIRE26.​​​

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ClubHIRE

Wednesday 20 May

9.00pm - 11.00pm

Lobby bar, Novotel

 

ClubHIRE is the official HIRE26 Conference Bar and is THE place to go for networking at the end of each day.

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Best Stand Presentation / 
Happy Hour

Wednesday 20 May

4.30pm - 5.30pm  

HIREZone
Sponsored by 
Flextool

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Enjoy a drink after the first full day at HIRE26. Hear which stand has been judged as best exhibition stand by our judges.

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An Evening with
Kurt Fearnley

Wednesday 20 May

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Dress: Smart Casual

Millenium Room, Accor Stadium
Sponsored by Select Plant Australia

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Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley OAM, is one of Australia's most well known and respected athletes.

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Thursday 21 May 2026

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Women in Hire Breakfast 

Thursday 21 May

7.15am - 8.30am
Sydney Royal Stables,
Sydney Showground

Sponsored by United Rentals

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Come and join us for breakfast while listening to a panel discussion.

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Hire Industry Excellence Awards
& Gala Dinner

Thursday 21 May

7.00pm - 11.00pm
Dress: Black Tie or Cocktail
Millenium Room, Accor Stadium

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Join us to celebrate the conclusion of HIRE26 and to recognise outstanding companies and individuals within the hire industry.

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ClubHIRE

Thursday 21 May

11.00pm - 1.00am
Lobby bar, Novotel

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ClubHIRE is the official HIRE26 Conference Bar and is THE place to go for networking at the end of each day.

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HIRE26 Sponsors

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Small and New Member
Networking

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Welcome Drinks &

An Evening with Kurt Fearnley

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Networking for Success &

Future of Hire

Happy Hour

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Women in Hire Breakfast

Lanyard sponsor &
Women in Hire Award

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Be Memorable Caricature Artist

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Hire Company of the Year

Gold

Event Partners

Bronze

Silver

Platinum

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