Australasia's premier automotive air-conditioning, electrical and thermal management industry event, Wire and Gas 2026, will take place from 31 July-2 August 2026, returning to The Westin Brisbane.
The partnership will combine the strengths of both organisations to deliver an even more potent program of networking, technical training and industry insights.
For 2026, Wire and Gas embraces the theme "Better Together," reflecting not only the new TaT-VASA partnership but also the broader spirit of collaboration that is more vital than ever against a backdrop of rapidly advancing technology, regulatory and economic challenges, and lingering skills shortages.
"TaT and VASA have a long history of collaboration and share a common goal: supporting automotive technicians and workshop owners to build their skills and grow their businesses," VASA President, Brett Meads, said.
"By combining our networks and expertise, we can deliver a bigger, better Wire and Gas with high-quality training, new topics and more opportunities for technicians to connect with their peers and industry partners.
"This is what 'Better Together' is all about."
TaT co-founder Jeff Smit said his organisation was excited to be a co-host of Wire and Gas for the first time.
"Wire & Gas has established itself as the must-attend event for the auto electrical and air-conditioning trades, and we're thrilled to be joining forces with VASA to take it to the next level," Jeff said.
"TaT will be bringing our training expertise, presenter network and broad membership base to the table, with a focus on delivering practical, hands-on sessions that attendees can take straight back to the workshop.
"We're looking forward to welcoming both VASA and TaT members, and the broader industry, to Brisbane in July.
Wire and Gas 2026 will retain the familiar three-day program, this year focusing on deeper dives into key topics while packing in as much as possible.
Confirmed presenters include AAAA Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Lesley Yates; TaT Technical Director, Brendan Sorensen; Diesel Help Australia Founder, Clinton Brett; and TaT Co-Founder and Technical Editor, Jeff Smit.
Session details and additional presenters will be announced in the coming months.
Tickets are on sale from February 2026, with discounts available for VASA members and TaT members. Non-members will have the option to purchase discounted VASA or TaT membership when registering, unlocking member pricing and ongoing benefits.
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