Brisbane fire conference makes 65% rebook

Brisbane has hosted a record-breaking fire and emergency management event. AFAC16, powered by INTERSCHUTZ, is billed as the largest emergency management conference in Australasia. It concluded last week and experienced record-breaking attendance. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre welcomed more than 2,300 emergency management personnel for the conference, who gathered to hear the latest research findings, explore new approaches to disaster management and learn about new life-saving technologies. A new partnership between AFAC and Deutsche Messe Australia, organisers of the internationally renowned INTERSCHUTZ exhibition held in Germany every five years, is said to have contributed to a successful event. Stuart Ellis AM, CEO, AFAC is pleased the conference has played an integral role in the continued development of the emergency management sector across Australasia. “AFAC16 provided attendees a valuable opportunity to share knowledge and information, learn from one another and get to know each other. Over three days there were more than 100 engaging presentations and countless insightful and inspiring discussions,” said Ellis. The successful partnership between AFAC and Deutsche Messe Australia has resulted in the largest trade exhibition in the history of the AFAC conference with record delegate numbers walking through the doors to hear about the latest in research, technology and equipment in the emergency management sector. Approximately 65% of exhibition space was reportedly pre-booked onsite for AFAC17 which will be held from 4-7 September 2017 at the new International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). AFAC16 powered by INTERSCHUTZ included 160 exhibitors from over 14 countries demonstrating an extensive range of equipment and services to the engaged audience of emergency management professionals and first responders.