AFAC25 Conference & Exhibition powered by INTERSCHUTZ is Australasia’s largest and most comprehensive emergency management conference and exhibition. Brought to you by AFAC, Deutsche Messe, the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia), Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) and Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA) Conference.
The AFAC24 conference and exhibition attracted a record attendance of over 4,693 emergency management personnel.

On rotation around Australia’s states, sees AFAC25 returns to Western Australia after seven years, with Perth playing a central role in hosting this important event alongside our valued host agencies: the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ was recognised as the Best Trade Show and Best Event of 2024 at the Australian Business Event Awards. Previously, AFAC was also recognised as the Exhibition and Event Association of Australia's Best Association Event at the EEAA Awards for Excellence in both 2019 and 2022.

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.

The Conference

AFAC25 Conference and Exhibition will offer you access to over 100 conference presenters between 26-29 August. You will hear from international and local thought leaders across our multi-streamed, AFAC conference, featuring the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference, and the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference as concurrent streams. The Professional Development Program will follow on from the conferences on 29 August.
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The Exhibition

Australasia’s premier and most comprehensive emergency management and first responder’s exhibition will come to life from Tuesday 26 – Thursday 28 September 2025 in Perth, in halls 1- 6 of Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre (PCEC). Showcasing the latest equipment, technologies, and services available from hundreds of national and international brands, manufacturers, and suppliers. AFAC25 powered by INTERSCHUTZ exhibition will showcase products, services and solutions spanning the industry’s collaboration groups – capability, workforce, community risk reduction, response operations and fire safety.
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The Conference

The Exhibition

Check out what to expect at AFAC25 powered by INTERSCHUTZ

Exhibition

Conference

AFAC24 Continuing the Conversation

AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ in numbers

4693

Attendees

36

Countries Attending

270

Presenters

238

Exhibiting Organisations

11

International Exhibitors

19

Live Demonstration Sessions

649

Pieces Of News Coverage

633

Social Media Mentions

Host Agency

Host Agency

Destination Partner

Destination Partner

Welcome Function Sponsor

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