The AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference brings together a broad spectrum of emergency management practitioners together to learn and share experiences.

Showcasing the latest research and practice across the sector, AFAC22 will feature the multi-streamed AFAC Conference, incorporating the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference and the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference.

AFAC22 Theme : Connecting communities. Creating resilience.

The emergency management sector is in a unique position to connect diverse communities. Through collaboration, engagement and partnerships, links are formed which bind us together. These links are enabled by technology and infrastructure that facilitate networks that are not limited by space, distance or time.

Through building connections, we are learning and working together to prepare for new challenges we face in a changing climate. We are sharing responsibility and are building resilience in ourselves, our workplaces, our communities and the systems that support us.

AFAC22 will explore how an inclusive approach across emergency management agencies, is integral to reducing risk and fostering resilience now and into the future.

Abstract submissions now closed.

AFAC
Conference

Tuesday 23 – Thursday 25 August 2022

The AFAC Conference features international keynote speakers and local emergency management leaders. After the keynote sessions the conference splits into a multi-stream format which includes the ADRC and IFE conferences.

Australian Disaster Resilience Conference

Wednesday 24 – Thursday 25 August 2022

The ADRC will be part of the AFAC Conference stream and focuses on disaster risk reduction and resilience.

Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference

Wednesday 24 – Thursday 25 August 2022

The IFE (Australia) National Conference will focus on the key issues facing the fire engineering community. The conference will also be a stream within the AFAC conference.

Professional Development Program

Friday 26 August 2022

The Professional Development Program (PDP) offers a range of practical workshops, aimed at increasing the knowledge of participants.

Conference

Research Forum

95%

of conference delegates would recommend the conference to others

88%

of delegates rated the conference as a whole as excellent or very good

95%

of delegates claimed the conference exceeded or met their expectations

"I really enjoyed the conference. The diversity of the program was excellent, so much to see and hear. Thank you, I hope to be back."
“I thought the idea of having the AFAC, IFE and ADRC conferences together was very innovative and made for a much broader program. Congratulations.”
“It was fantastic having the disaster resilience conference running concurrently. There is so much value in being able to move between both conferences. It was really good to see so many people with the white lanyard [AFAC conference delegate] attending sessions in the resilience conference, I don’t think that many of those staff would have had time to attend both if they were on at different times.”
“I found this seminar very informative and the information provided was up-to-date, relevant and provided an opening for discussion with our own policies and procedures.”