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The sector's ongoing support and collaboration continues to elevate this event as Australasia’s leading emergency management conference and exhibition.

We look forward to welcoming you to AFAC26, taking place from 18–21 August 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).

Join us as we continue shaping the future of emergency management, together.

AFAC26 early bird registrations are now open.
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Leading together: Integrity, inclusion and impact

AFAC26 will examine how transformational leadership grounded in integrity, equity, and inclusion can shape the future of our industry. We will explore and celebrate how diverse voices and inclusive cultures foster innovation, strengthen social licence and build community trust.  

The program will encourage thinking and highlight successes across environments where people feel empowered to contribute, collaborate, and innovate. It will demonstrate how we can further enhance and embed ethical leadership into every layer of our organisations to meet the evolving expectations of the communities we serve. 

AFAC26 will consider the impact of constant change and transformation across communities, organisations and cultures. It will challenge our thinking and will seek to understand how we can all navigate complex environments, overcome challenges and lead in the face of adversity. 

Sustainability

AFAC26 powered by INTERSCHUTZ continues its commitment to responsible event delivery, with practical steps to reduce environmental impact and promote climate-conscious operations. In partnership with sustainability consultancy Trace, the event will build on existing efforts and introduce further initiatives that make a measurable difference.

Diversity and inclusion

AFAC26 is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equal opportunity. Diversity strengthens our sector, and all delegates are encouraged to support a safe, welcoming environment by upholding these values and calling out behaviour that undermines them.

Networking and Professional Development Programs

One of the most valued aspects of AFAC26 is the chance to reconnect face-to-face with peers, mentors and colleagues from across the country.

AFAC26 will once again host a series of much-anticipated networking and social events. More information on these events will be made available in the coming months. 

AFAC26 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Exhibition

The AFAC26 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Exhibition is more than a trade show, it is the most comprehensive, future-focused showcase of emergency management capability and innovation in the Southern Hemisphere.

The exhibition is Australasia’s premier and most comprehensive emergency management and first responders’ event, occupying over 15,000sq m of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Exhibitors will showcase in bays 11 to 20 and the loading dock will facilitate the live demonstration program. Hundreds of national and international brands, manufacturers, and suppliers will showcase their latest products, services, and solutions for operational and best practice outcomes.

Whether you're managing frontline crews, overseeing regional infrastructure, coordinating national emergency response, or driving innovation within your agency, the AFAC Exhibition is designed to meet the needs of all who protect life, property and community.
 

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AFAC26 thanks the event host agencies, exhibitors, and partners for supporting a national platform that continues to shape the future of emergency management, response and recovery across Australia and beyond.

For further information or enquiries contact
events.afac@afac.com.au