19-21 May 2026
Brisbane, Queensland

The 2026 Lessons Management Forum was a hybrid event held at Brisbane Marriott Hotel, Queensland and online.

The forum had 3 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.

Forum recordings

All slides for the event can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.

Day one

Day two

Presenter Q&A

Our presenters have kindly responded to the audience's Q&A using Slido. You can view the answered questions in the attachment below.

Please note this document will be updated as our presenters send through responses to any questions currently unanswered.

Forum photos

Check out the photos from the event here.

If you have any questions related to the content on this page or the Lessons Management Forum, please contact events.afac@afac.com.au.