About Our Seminars
The Australasian Branch of IAATI hosts an annual conference each year in a capital city in either Australia or New Zealand. These seminars provide a unique opportunity to find out more about vehicle theft investigations, intelligence, forensic techniques, current trends, registration initiatives, insurance practices and more. They are of particular interest to:
- Police - Investigators, Intelligence Analysts and Scientific staff
- Insurance - Fraud and Investigation staff, Claim and Underwriting Managers
- Private Investigators
- Vehicle Registration authorities - Inspectors and policy makers
- Crime prevention and fraud specialists
- Academics and Researchers
- Motor Trades - Policy makers
- Vehicle Manufacturers
- Forensic Locksmiths
During 2009, the Australasian Branch held two training seminars the annual 16th Australasian Branch Conference in Auckland, New Zealand from 14th to 16th of June 2009. The branch also held a special training seminar in Perth, Western Australia from 29th to 30th October 2009.
The International Branch of IAATI also holds an annual conference each year which any financial member can attend. The next International conference will be held in Orlando, Florida from the 22nd to 27th of August 2010. More information can be obtained from the IAATI International website.
Past Australasian Seminars
- Brisbane - 28 February to 3 March 2010
- Perth - 29 to 30 October 2009
- Auckland - 14 to 16 June 2009
- Sydney - 3 to 7 August 2008
- Melbourne - 5 to 7 March 2007
- Sydney - 3 July 2006
- Wellington - 27 February to 1 March 2006
Selected presentations and photos from the most recent seminars and training days are made available to members on the publications page.
Past Seminar Testimonials
Have you ever attended an IAATI training seminar? Each year the Australasian Branch Committee works tirelessly behind the scenes preparing the seminars for branch members. Staging these annual seminars is a difficult and time consuming task but one that can prove extremely beneficial when they meet the needs and expectations of the delegates. The branch is extremely appreciative of all feedback provided by attending seminar delegates. To follow are the kind comments from seminar delegates that encourage the committed members of the branch committee to continue staging seminars;
- "Advanced topics. Advanced instructors. Excellent. Best"
- "Relevant."
- "Great variety"
- "By far the most advanced program that I have been to. Excellent."
- "The most organised conference I’ve seen of either regional or international."
- "Well done. Thank you."
- "Well organised."
- "Very good. Everything ran very smoothly."
- "At first I thought the cost was too high, however I understand why/how you arrived at this figure."
- "Value for money." (2 comments)
- "Many speakers, different agenda but very good."
- "The variety of speakers and subjects."
- "This has been the best conference I have attended."
- "Extremely worthwhile. I will certainly try and attend next year."
- "Couldn’t improve it. Perfect!"
- "No improvement required."
- "Thanks for the BEST ever conference."
- "High standard of speakers and well developed program."
- "Video and graphics were large, clear and professionally done. This was the most error-free conference that I´ve attended."
- "The conference centre was clean, neat and well managed and refreshed every few hours. Excellent learning environment."
If you have attended an Australasian Branch seminar and would like to provide feedback about a good experience or how the Australasian Branch Committee could better improve its training seminars, email your comments to seminarfeedbackp@iaatiaus.org.
Next Australasian Seminars
About the Seminars
During 2010, the Australasian Branch has scheduled two special one day training seminars. The branch will returned to New Zealand during September/October 2010 and is considering a special one day training event in Darwin later in the year. The next annual Australasian Branch Seminar will be held in Melbourne Victoria, during March 2011. This seminar will be the Australasian Branch's 18th Annual Training Seminar.