The Aboutcamp BtoB team travelled to the 2026 National Conference to bring you an exclusive look at one of the most important business events in the Australian outdoor hospitality calendar: the Trade Exhibition.

Around 140 exhibitors filled the Royal Benowa Ballroom — a stunning 1,500-square-metre pillarless venue that buzzed with energy for three days straight. Component suppliers, tech developers, dealers, holiday park operators, glamping specialists and tiny house manufacturers all under one roof, doing what this industry does best: connecting, sharing ideas and building the future of caravanning together.

And the action didn’t stop indoors. Outside, an open-air showcase brought holiday homes, glamping concepts and compact living solutions to life in a real hospitality setting — giving delegates a hands-on experience that went well beyond a traditional trade show floor.

This is what drives an industry forward. Watch the full video to see what went down.

00:23 Stuart Lamont – Chief Executive Officer, Caravan Industry Association of Australia
01:41 Suraj Sethi – Director Asia Pacific, Markforged
02:45 Adam Olive – Marketing Manager, Arizon
03:42 Justin Hales – CEO, Camplify
05:55 Peter Mayer – QLD Sales Representative, Coast to Coast
07:46 Nick Tanner – General Manager, DieselHeat
08:35 Marc Gorman – Head of Service & Aftermarket, Dometic Australia
10:26 Glen Hood – National Sales Manager, Ecopower World
11:45 Brad Slater – Founder, Global Heritage
13:39 Grant Manson – National Sales Director, Cameron Damon Media
14:45 Paul Widdis – CEO & Executive Vice President Sales APAC, Leisure-Tec Group
15:52 Halinka Panzera – Queensland State Manager, Made In Australia
17:20 Stephen Deans – National Manager Key Accounts Australia & New Zealand, Mercedes-Benz Vans
18:51 Albert Atkins – Product Manager, Redarc
21:00 Megan Flower – Membership & Partnership Manager Caravan Industry Victoria, RV Master
22:23 Richard Datko – Brand & Communication Manager, Thetford Australia Pty Ltd