Lessons Management Forum 2026
19-21 May 2026: The 2026 Lessons Management Forum will be a hybrid event held in Brisbane, QLD and online. The aim of the Forum is to provide professional development and networking for lessons practitioners, to support and grow the practice of lessons management and promote a learning culture.
It's offical, the 2026 Lessons Management Forum will be a hybrid event held in Brisbane, Queensland and online from 19-21 May 2026.
Visit the Official Lessons Management Event Page for more information
The aim of the forum is to provide professional development and networking collaboration opportunities and knowledge sharing for lessons practitioners, to support and grow the practice of lessons management and promote a learning culture.
Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts is now open, submissions close 11.00pm AEDT on Friday 6 February 2026.
Sumbit your abstract here.
The forum has three objectives:
- Share lessons identified or learned (refer to the Lessons Management handbook for definition of learned lessons). The program committee will prioritise abstracts on lessons identified.
- Provide introductory level training, workshops and presentations to educate, encourage and empower those new to lessons management.
- Provide presentations and workshops that challenge and advance the thinking and practice of experienced lessons management practitioners.
The committee is seeking abstracts that respond to one or more of the following:
- Learning from Recovery
Key insights and lessons emerging from recovery-focused events and operations. - Lessons Management in Recovery Contexts
Frameworks, governance, and practices that support effective lessons management during recovery. - From Lessons Identified to Lessons Learned
How mature organisations translate insights into action, embed change, and integrate lessons into strategic decision-making. - Technology-Enabled Lessons Management
Leveraging digital tools and Artificial Intelligence to capture, analyse, and apply lessons more effectively. - The Future of Lessons Management
Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping how organisations learn from events. - Applying Historical Insights
What past incidents - particularly recovery efforts - teach us about improving future preparedness and outcomes.
Registrations
Registrations will open in February 2026, subscribe to AFAC News for notification when it opens.