
AFAC26 Conference & Exhibition 2026
Bringing together fire safety, security, public safety, and emergency technology applications, ideal for reaching Australia-New Zealand and Asia-Pacific government projects, contractors, and safety procurement buyers.
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AFAC26 is Australasia’s largest emergency management and first responder conference and exhibition, bringing together professionals from across fire services, public safety, search and rescue, emergency medical teams, disaster resilience, and crisis management. The event is designed for responsible authorities, service providers, researchers, and private sector leaders involved in emergency response and disaster preparedness.
AFAC26 will be held from Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 August 2026 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). The event includes a multi-stream AFAC, ADRC, IFE and WAFA conference, and the Professional Development Program on Friday 21 August 2026.
Yes, the AFAC26 exhibition is free to attend. It showcases cutting-edge equipment, technology, solutions and services covering rural and urban fire, disaster readiness, resilience and recovery, search and rescue, crisis management, fire safety in the built environment, land management, critical care solutions, artificial intelligence, prediction and detection software solutions, and more.
AFAC26 covers emergency management functions including emergency impacts and response strategies, disaster event management, wildfire mitigation and suppression, storm preparedness, emergency medical response, infectious disease outbreaks, mass casualty planning, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and private sector collaboration in disaster recovery and resilience.
The AFAC26 exhibition will feature hundreds of national and international brands, service providers, critical care solutions and emerging technologies for responsible authorities, private sector organisations and frontline responders, with live demonstrations and free presentations at the Solutions Theatre and Resources Rescue Theatre.
Melbourne is a major international gateway with direct flights from across Australia, New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond. Melbourne Airport is well-connected to the city via SkyBus, taxis, rideshare, and public transport. The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is centrally located in South Wharf.
Yes. The MCEC is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the venue, accessible parking, accessible amenities, hearing loops in conference rooms, and dedicated assistance available on request.
Please reach out to the team at info@afacconference.com.au and they will do their best to accommodate your requirements and ensure you have a comfortable experience at AFAC26.

AFAC26 Conference & Exhibition 2026
Bringing together fire safety, security, public safety, and emergency technology applications, ideal for reaching Australia-New Zealand and Asia-Pacific government projects, contractors, and safety procurement buyers.
Exhibitors
Visitors
Area
AFAC26 is Australasia’s largest emergency management and first responder conference and exhibition, bringing together professionals from across fire services, public safety, search and rescue, emergency medical teams, disaster resilience, and crisis management. The event is designed for responsible authorities, service providers, researchers, and private sector leaders involved in emergency response and disaster preparedness.
AFAC26 will be held from Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 August 2026 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). The event includes a multi-stream AFAC, ADRC, IFE and WAFA conference, and the Professional Development Program on Friday 21 August 2026.
Yes, the AFAC26 exhibition is free to attend. It showcases cutting-edge equipment, technology, solutions and services covering rural and urban fire, disaster readiness, resilience and recovery, search and rescue, crisis management, fire safety in the built environment, land management, critical care solutions, artificial intelligence, prediction and detection software solutions, and more.
AFAC26 covers emergency management functions including emergency impacts and response strategies, disaster event management, wildfire mitigation and suppression, storm preparedness, emergency medical response, infectious disease outbreaks, mass casualty planning, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and private sector collaboration in disaster recovery and resilience.
The AFAC26 exhibition will feature hundreds of national and international brands, service providers, critical care solutions and emerging technologies for responsible authorities, private sector organisations and frontline responders, with live demonstrations and free presentations at the Solutions Theatre and Resources Rescue Theatre.
Melbourne is a major international gateway with direct flights from across Australia, New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond. Melbourne Airport is well-connected to the city via SkyBus, taxis, rideshare, and public transport. The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is centrally located in South Wharf.
Yes. The MCEC is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the venue, accessible parking, accessible amenities, hearing loops in conference rooms, and dedicated assistance available on request.
Please reach out to the team at info@afacconference.com.au and they will do their best to accommodate your requirements and ensure you have a comfortable experience at AFAC26.
