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Presidents Welcome
Dear Members, Delegates, and Colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Institution of Fire Engineers Australia Conference 2026, held in partnership with AFAC and hosted in Melbourne from August 19 - 20, 2026.
This year’s conference theme ‘Leading together: Integrity, inclusion and impact.’ underscores our collective commitment to advancing fire safety, fire engineering, and emergency response in an evolving global landscape.
With a diverse and distinguished lineup of speakers from across the fire engineering, emergency services, and technology sectors, we are set to explore the existing and future challenges. Whether you are a fire engineer, frontline responder, researcher or policymaker, this event provides an unparalleled platform to share knowledge, foster professional connections, and shape the future of fire safety and emergency management.
IFE Australia has worked hard to provide relevant and topical educational content and bring together leaders in the fields of fire engineering, fire safety and emergency response. We aim to be the ‘Nexus between the fire services and the fire safety industry’.
I extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated organising committee, our partners at AFAC, IFE Australia board members and sponsors who have worked tirelessly to make this conference a reality. Your support and commitment are truly invaluable.
On behalf of IFE Australia, I invite you to attend and participate in IFE26 and look forward to engaging with you in Melbourne. May our discussions inspire new ideas, strengthen partnerships, and drive continued progress in our field.
Enjoy the conference.
Jason D'Silva
President, Institution of Fire Engineers Australia
IFE26 Conference – 19 and 20 August 2026
The IFE26 Conference will be held on 19 - 20 August 2026.
Delegates registering for any of the IFE events will qualify for CPD points. Please note that you must select the IFE conference option when registering to attend the IFE conference to qualify for CPD points.
IFE conference registration also allows you access to other conference streams and exhibition.
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