ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is embarking on their annual ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo. This two-day event will take place on 11-12 September at the International Convention Centre, a world-class venue in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
This major event is the highlight of the calendar for Australasia’s cleaning and facility solutions industry and will bring together leading experts, innovators, and decision-makers.
Lauren Micallef, ISSA Oceania manager, said the expo continues to build a strong following at home and abroad.
“It has been great to see the local growth of the event, but also the traction and awareness from an international perspective,” Micallef said. “This only helps to broaden the product offerings to our audience and will expand potential business markets for our exhibitors.”
This year, more than 2,000 professionals from over 20 countries are expected to attend, with people venturing from countries including China, India, Singapore, the Middle East, the United States, Taiwan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands.
Attendees will represent the full breadth of the cleaning and facility solutions industry, including manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, in-house service providers, building service contractors, and residential cleaners.
Stuart Nicol, ISSA Oceania Council chair, said the expo’s expansion in recent years demonstrated its importance to the industry.
“The ongoing success and growth of the show highlights the significant role it plays for our market,” Nicol said.
Steven Tanusoski, senior manager for Strategy and Growth at iQCheckPoint, said the expo was a great way to highlight the innovations shaping the region’s cleaning market.
“This expo provides an invaluable platform to engage with industry professionals, showcase our cutting-edge features, and collaborate on shaping the future of the cleaning industry,” Tanusoski said.
The expansive ICC show floor is almost sold out, with only limited spots still available. More than 100 exhibitors have already signed up to showcase their latest products, services, solutions, and innovations to the market.
“It’s been great over the past couple of years to see the number of companies bringing their teams to the show,” Micallef said.
Praj Perera, senior manager of marketing for APAC at Rubbermaid Commercial, said the chance to share the floor was a key attraction for many companies.
“This show is all about discovery, connections, and fostering relationships,” Perera said. “With so many leading exhibitors, attendees can explore the show floor and uncover the latest offerings that will benefit their business.”
Matt Marsh, managing director at Sebastian Group, agreed. “They really benefit from attending and discovering the latest trends and insights that they can take back to their company,” Marsh said.
EDUCATION SESSIONS
The expo’s education program will take place across the two days, featuring a diverse array of sessions designed to equip attendees with the tools and solutions they need to advance their development and further their organization’s efficiency and profitability.
“We have scheduled an absolutely phenomenal roster of speakers for this year’s expo across both our speaker sessions and panel discussions,” Micallef said.
With more than 30 speakers taking part in 14 events, attendees will be able to tap into the expertise of these thought leaders on hot topics such as business management, technological advancement, environmental social and governance initiatives, team development, technical sessions, and more.
“There will be a subject to interest everyone, so make sure to invite your teams so they can broaden their knowledge and understanding of the cleaning and hygiene market,” Micallef said.
For those looking for a deeper dive into technical training, intensive onsite workshops will be taking place throughout the expo. These include three business workshops designed to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and improve profitability in a period of mounting time, money, and resource pressures on businesses.
These include the Estimating and Bidding Made Easy workshop with Steve Kulper, an industry consultant for Australian Property Services, where he will draw upon his 27 years of cleaning and facility management experience. Attendees will learn how to personalize their approach and shape numbers to meet the needs of their clients and win more contracts.
Also taking place on the first day of the expo is “Leveraging AI for Business,” run by emerging technology futurist and University of New South Wales lecturer, Ian Farmer. This interactive session will address the capabilities and tools companies and staff can utilize to enhance their business, optimize resources, revolutionize operations, and improve profitability.
“AI is an exciting area, with so much potential for business, however staff and companies have various understandings of its capabilities and limitations,” Farmer said. “I guarantee whether you have a basic or intermediate understanding of AI, you will walk away from this session with a greater knowledge of its capabilities and an ability to engage with various tools and resources.”
On the second day, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner will be running a workshop where participants will leave with the knowledge and skills necessary to measure and analyze the cleanliness of air, surfaces, and water in buildings. This session will aid participants in using tools that help increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of cleaning services.
Attendees will learn how to use data and turn it into valuable information; understand why indoor air quality is important for the cleaning industry; learn how to boost profit and empower staff; and understand the do’s and don’ts of using cleaning products.
“The cleaning industry is advancing every year with new technology, processes, and products,” Macgregor-Skinner said. “By attending the ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo you will learn about the latest innovations that will help ensure your business achieves the highest standard of cleanliness.”
Put simply, the ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo is an event not to be missed.
Micallef said those diverse and wide-reaching events would not be possible without the generosity of sponsors and exhibitors.
“Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Reckitt Pro Solutions, our Gold Sponsor, Makita, and our Silver Sponsors, TEAM Software by WorkWave, Sabco Professional, and iQCheckpoint,” Micallef said. “I also want to thank our Coffee Cart Sponsor, Rapidclean Co-Operative Ltd, and our Registration Sponsor, Rubbermaid Commercial Products.”
To register for the ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo, visit cleaninghygieneexpo.issa.com.
