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The AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ exhibition is Australasia’s premier and most comprehensive emergency management and first responders’ event, occupying over 15,000sqms of the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Exhibitors will showcase in Bay 11 to 20 and the Loading Dock will facilitate the Live Demonstration program. Hundreds of national and international brands, manufacturers, and supplies will showcase the latest products, services, and solutions for operational and best practice outcomes.
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The Exhibition
AFAC26 exhibition is a world class showcase of national and international brands, latest best practice solutions for all first responder sectors who protect life and property every day.
Exhibitors span the following collaboration groups.
- Capability – Fleet, PPE, and Equipment.
- Workforce – WHS, people systems and learning and development.
- Community Risk Reduction – Risk reduction, mitigation strategies, warning systems, and risk management.
- Response Operations – Real-time operational decision systems, decision support, incident management, emerging technology, communication technology, drones, satellite imagery, GIS, field rigid redeployable infrastructure.
- Fire Safety – Building fire safety systems, building standards.
Demonstration Zone
AFAC26 powered by INTERSCHUTZ in Mebourne, Victoria will again feature the Live Demonstration program, within Loading Dock of the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, with direct connectivity in and out of the Exhibition Bays 11 to 20.
Once again, featuring several demonstrations, designed to showcase the latest techniques, technology, and current best practice developments. This program will run on Wednesday, 19 and Thursday, 20 August, we’ll be working with this year’s AFAC26 Exhibitors to create an exciting program of live demonstrations. These have included the long-term favourite, crash scene patient extrication techniques, EV vehicle fire extinguishing, decontamination tents, robotics and much more. Stay tuned for updates.
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AFAC Solutions Theatre
Free-to-Attend and located between Bay 16 and 17 of the exhibition halls, you will discover a comprehensive program of 20-minute practical and educational presentations from manufacturers, supplies and industry professionals, of the resource used daily.
These presentations will keep you abreast of industry developments, best practice outcomes covering topics relating to Workforce, Capabilities (Equipment, PPE, and Fleet), Community Risk Reduction, Response Operations, and Fire Safety. Stay tuned and plan your visit to attend sessions over the 3 Days of the Exhibition from Tuesday 18 – Thursday 20 August 2026.
AIDR Knowledge Centre
Centrally located and spanning Bays 15 and 16 is the AIDR Knowledge Centre featuring the popular POSTER DISPLAY. The Poster display provides an extensive showcase of industry research and projects tailored to making change. Take time to stroll through the Knowledge Centre and view, read and discuss content with the researchers and authors. You get to participate in VOTING for the best project Poster, so don’t forget to place your vote.
CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS LOUNGE
Take the opportunity to visit the Continuing Conversations Lounge, a dedicated space to meet and chat with conference speakers. Located as an extension of the AFAC Stand.
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