The programme for this year’s AFAC23 Conference & Exhibition powered by INTERSCHUTZ is jam-packed with current topics such as cultural land management, inclusive emergency management, preparing for future risks, flood intelligence, community recovery, resilience across society, timber construction, women in emergency management and so much more. Taking place from 22 to 25 August 2023, conference tickets will offer attendees access to over 100 presenters – local and international thought leaders, including keynotes. The multi-streamed AFAC Conference combines the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference, the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference and the Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA). After the conferences, on 25 August 2023, the Professional Development Program (PDP) will take place, offering further learning opportunities.
On rotation around Australia’s major cities, our host agencies for 2023 in Brisbane are the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services.
The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook 2023 will be launched at AFAC23; fire agency commissioners, chiefs and senior leaders from each state and territory will provide the first glimpse into the anticipated conditions for Australia’s 2023–24 fire season. This will be launched at a press conference at the event.
The AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ exhibition is Australasia’s largest emergency management exhibition, featuring over 15,000sqm of space, jam-packed with state-of-the-art equipment, cutting-edge technology and leading service providers. Features include:
The Exhibition
AFAC23 trade exhibition will feature the most comprehensive range of emergency management related exhibiting organisations across 15,000sqm of gross floorspace including a strong contingent of international exhibitors from a range of countries. The AFAC exhibition has grown by 140% from 2015 when the partnership between AFAC and Deutsche Messe was created.
Solutions Theatre
The exhibition will also feature a comprehensive Solutions Theatre programme with practical presentations aimed at helping those at the front line of emergency management. Topics have included: innovations and new technologies, mental health, wellbeing, community, resilience, trucks and PPE.
Demonstration Zone
This area features the latest equipment, technology and best practices displayed across the three days of the exhibition. These have included robotics, virtual reality firefighting equipment, rescue simulations and much more.
Knowledge Centre
Within the exhibition is a central hub of research findings, including the popular poster displays. This is the place to meet other researchers and is a lounge area for conference speakers.
To deliver our greenest conference yet, AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ has partnered with Trace – a sustainability consulting company that removes the barriers to climate action and empowers businesses to take immediate steps forward. Please check out the ‘A Sustainable Partnership’ page on our website for more information.
AFAC is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, valuing diversity and ensuring a safe and respectful workplace. AFAC encourages you all to commit to this and to call out any language or behaviour that undermines our approach.
Media interviews will be available upon request with representatives in uniform from the Queensland host agencies to appeal to the Brisbane and wider Queensland audience and show the collaboration in this sector.
Media are welcome and invited to attend AFAC23 in person; alternatively, virtual or phone interviews may be facilitated. Please see below for further details.
For further information about the conference or to purchase your tickets please visit: www.afacconference.com.au
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