From our Australia branch
The IFE Australia branch invites you to join them at afac26 for the two-day IFE Australia 2026 National Conference and Exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on the 19th and 20th of August.
The conference includes a vast array of speakers from across the globe, coming together under the conference theme of
'Leading together: Integrity, inclusion, and impact'. Speakers include:
- Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Former U.S. Fire Administrator
- Ricky Carvel, Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh
- Marianne Foley, Principal Fire Engineer, Arup
- Karen O'Connor, Founding Principal, Earth Fire Alliance
And many more.
These distinguished speakers will contribute their insights to a host of cutting edge topics, including modern tunnel infrastructure, wildfire preparedness, Firefighter health & safety, and mega warehouses.
Welcome from IFE Australia Branch President Jason D'Silva
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.