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4 | AFAC24 Conference ProgramSocial Functions and NetworkingDelegate Welcome FunctionTuesday 3 SeptemberThe Delegate Welcome Function takes placeacross the exhibition and allows conferencedelegates, speakers and VIPs the opportunityto meet with the exhibitors. Again, held in aninformal atmosphere, there will be drinks andrefreshments served.Exhibitor Networking Drinks and AwardsMonday 2 SeptemberHeld the day before the event commences, the Exhibitor Networking Drinks and Awards are our way of thanking exhibitors and sponsors of AFAC24 poweredby INTERSCHUTZ. This informal gathering of exhibitors will also include a short awards ceremony, speeches and of course much needed networking, food and refreshments.Welcome Function SponsorGala Dinner SponsorAFAC24 Gala DinnerWednesday 4 SeptemberJoin us at the Gala Dinner to meet newconnections and reconnect with colleagues from across the emergency management sector. This event is an annual crowd favourite and is sure to be a highlight of the AFAC24 socialprogram again in Sydney.

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6 | AFAC24 Conference PrgramCorrect at the time of publishingResearch and Innovation Day Program Tuesday 3 SeptemberSTREAM 1 (plenary) | Darling Harbour Theatre STREAM 2 | Room C4.19.00amWelcome9.05am OPENING ADDRESS | Andrew Gissing - CEO, Natural Hazards Research AustraliaAndrew Gissing, Natural Hazards Research Australia9.25amKEYNOTE | Dr David Roy - Director | Center for Global Change and Earth Observations, Michigan State University10.10amKEYNOTE | Professor Barbara Norman - Emeritus Professor of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Canberra10.55amMorning Tea | 10.55am-11.30amCOLLABORATIVE APPROACHES CAPABILITYDavid Bruce, NHRA Rob Rogers AFSM, NSW RFS11.30amDr Kate Brady (University of New South Wales andAustralianRed Cross)Celeste Young (Victoria University) and Janine Taylor (Queensland Fire and Emergency Services)12:00pminnovating togetherA/Prof Rachael Nolan (NSW Rural Fire Service and Natural Hazards Research Centre) and Dr Kat Haynes (NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment andWater)Suede Stanton-Drudy (NSW State Emergency Service)12.30pmA/Prof Michelle Villeneuve (University of Sydney, Centre for Disability Research and Policy)Jaz Lawes (Surf Life Saving Australia)1.00pmLunch and Exhibition Opening | 1.00pm-2.00pmCLIMATE COMMUNITY AND ENGAGEMENTRebel Talbert, Forestry Corporation of NSW Katelyn Samson, AFAC2.00pmJessica Bhardwaj (Bureau of Meteorology)INVITED SPEAKER |technology for culturally appropriate communication Dr Kate Delmo (University of Technology Sydney) and Melinda McDonald CF (Fire & Rescue NSW)2.30pmDr Jeremy Little (Department of Energy, Environment and ClimateAction)Dr Briony Towers (LEADRRR) and Dr Erica Kuligowski (RMITUniversity)3.00pmDr Charuni Pathmeswaran (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water)Dr Revathi N. Krishna (Monash University)3.30pm Afternoon Tea and Poster Viewing | 3.30pm-4.15pm4.25pmKEYNOTE | Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, NSW Government5.10pmConference Close (5 minute transition time)5.15pm6.00pm

AFAC24 Conference Prgram | 7Correct at the time of publishingResearch and Innovation Day Program Tuesday 3 September INNOVATION STREAM | ROOM C4.59.00amWelcome9.05am OPENING ADDRESS | Andrew Gissing - CEO, Natural Hazards Research AustraliaAndrew Gissing, Natural Hazards Research Australia9.25amKEYNOTE | Dr David Roy - Director | Center for Global Change and Earth Observations, Michigan State University10.10amKEYNOTE | Professor Barbara Norman - Emeritus Professor of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Canberra10.55amMorning Tea | 10.55am-11.30amBUSHFIRE AND LAND MANAGEMENT Sandy Whight, AFAC Deb Sparkes, AFAC11.30amSukanya Jaiswal (University of New South Wales)PITCHFEST VARIETY PACK 1Michael Kwok (Compass IoT)Justin Hurcom (Hurtec)Gareth Morgan (EV Fire Protection)Liza Gelt (Collaborative Consutling)12:00pmDr Samuel Hillman (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) and Thomas Gooch (OPO | Oce of PlanetaryObservations)PITCHFEST VARIETY PACK 2Darren Besgrove (G2G)Dan Winson (Zeti) Tat Banerjee (VideoTranslatorAI)Aimran Akhtar (Carbonix)12.30pmDr Adam Leavesley (ACT Parks and Conservation Service)Preetham Akula (Akula Tech) Thomas Grubler (OroraTech)Supratik Mukhopadhyay (Deepre)1.00pmLunch and Exhibition Opening | 1.00pm-2.00pm INNOVATION Dean Storey ESM, NSW State Emergency Service2.00pmCameron Atkinson (University of Tasmania)Peter Runcie (NSW Smart Sensing Network)2.30pmDr Chris Bearman (Central Queensland University)Scott Colefax (Oce of the Chief Scientist NSW)3.00pmRachel Leigh Taylor (Monash University & Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service)Elisabeth Goh (Independent Researcher)3.30pm Afternoon Tea and Poster Viewing | 3.30pm-4.15pm4.25pmKEYNOTE | Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, NSW Government5.10pmConference Close (5 minute transition time)5.15pm6.00pm

8 | AFAC24 Conference PrgramCorrect at the time of publishingAFAC24 Conference Program Wednesday 4 SeptemberplenaryDarling Harbour Theatre STREAM 2 | ROOMS C4.6 & C4.78.30am OPENING CEREMONY Darren Klemm AFSM, DFES9.15amKEYNOTE | Dr Lori Moore-Merrell, DrPH, MPH (U.S. Fire Administrator, FEMA)10.00amKEYNOTE | Douglas D’Antoine (Recovery Executive Ocer, Shire of Derby West Kimberley)10.45amMorning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.45am-11.45amDATA ORGANISATIONAL JOURNEYSJudy Morris, AFAC Daniel Austin, NSW State Emergency Service 11.55amDan Cotter (US Department of Homeland Security)Marilee Campbell (Australian Red Cross)12.25pmGary White (Fire and Rescue NSW)Cheryl McCarthy (Surf Life Saving NSW)12.55pmGrant Simpson (NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service) and Zane Vohland (Airborne Mission Systems)Daniel Byles (Royal Flying Doctor Service WA)1.20pmLunch and Poster Viewing 1.20pm-2.25pmPANEL YOUTH ENGAGEMENTErin Liston-Abel MBA GAICD, AFAC Sandy Whight, AFAC2.35pmPANEL |Moderator: Erin Liston-Abel MBA GAICD (AFAC)Dr Anna Cody (Australian Human Rights Commission), Jeremy Smith (Tasmania Fire and Emergency Services), Sally Woolford (Diversify Consulting) and Matthew Longland (Sydney Trains)Hannah Mercer and Paul Cunningham (NSW Rural Fire Service)3.05pmAylin Basoglu (NSW State Emergency Service)3.30pmAfternoon Tea 3:30pm - 4:15pmMARITIME RISK FIRE DETECTION AND IMAGERYAdam Leavesley, ACT Parks and Conservation Service Georgie Cornish, SA CFS4.25pmINVITED SPEAKER | Captain Adrian Scales (Brookes Bell)Ken Hall, Paul Mahoney (ACT Rural Fire Service) and Matthew Connolly (Watch Towers Networks, an ALERT Wildre Company)4.55pmJamie Storrie (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)Chad Ajamian (NSW DCS Spatial Services)5.20pmConference Close

AFAC24 Conference Prgram | 9Correct at the time of publishingAFAC24 Conference Program Wednesday 4 September 8.30am OPENING CEREMONY Darren Klemm AFSM, DFES9.15amKEYNOTE | Dr Lori Moore-Merrell, DrPH, MPH (U.S. Fire Administrator, FEMA)10.00amKEYNOTE | Douglas D’Antoine (Recovery Executive Ocer, Shire of Derby West Kimberley)10.45amMorning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.45am-11.45amCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND WARNINGS BUSHFIRE RISKMegan Davis, ACT Emergency Services Agency Cameron Chaey, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service11.55amAssistant Chief Ocer Alison May (South Australia Country Fire Service) and Professor Kirstin Ross (Flinders University)Meaghan Jenkins (NSW Rural Fire Service)12.25pmKirra Waine and Claire Flashman (NSW State Emergency Service)Dr Naomi Benger (Bureau of Meteorology)12.55pmMarc Unsworth (DJCS) and Tea Dietterich (2MLanguageServices)Susannah Bilous and Melissa O’Halloran (NSW Rural FireService)1.20pmLunch and Poster Viewing 1.20pm-2.25pmVOLUNTEER WORKFORCE FLOODS FOLLOWING FIRESDebbie Platz, NSW State Emergency Service Greg Leach AFSM, VIC SES2.35pmLisa Clinch and Kirsten Dudink (Country Fire Authority, Victoria)Charlie Showers (Department of Energy, Environment and ClimateAction)3.05pmJon Kneebone (Fire and Emergency New Zealand)Gillian Webber (NSW State Emergency Service) and Ailsa Schoeld (The Bureau of Meteorology)3.30pmAfternoon Tea 3:30pm - 4:15pmENGAGEMENT WITH CHILDREN SPARK AND BUSHFIRE FUELGavin Freeman AFSM, FRV Darren Lang, AFAC4.25pmJacklyn Roque (NSW State Emergency Service)Dr Geo Goldrick (NSW Rural Fire Service)4.55pmGary White (Fire and Rescue NSW)David Field (NSW Rural Fire Service)5.20pmConference Close

10 | AFAC24 Conference PrgramCorrect at the time of publishingIFE24 Conference Program Wednesday 4 September8.30am OPENING CEREMONY Darren Klemm AFSM, DFES9.15amKEYNOTE | Dr Lori Moore-Merrell, DrPH, MPH (U.S. Fire Administrator, FEMA)10.00amKEYNOTE | Douglas D’Antoine (Recovery Executive Ocer, Shire of Derby West Kimberley)10.45amMorning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.45am-11.45am11.55amIFE KEYNOTE |Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM (Fire and Rescue NSW)12.25pmRussell Turner (Fire and Rescue NSW)12.55pmCraig Lawton (Amazon Web Services)1.20pmLunch and Poster Viewing 1.20pm-2.25pm2.35pmNick Coney (Fire and Rescue NSW)3.05pmCraig Hiscock (Sener)3.30pmAfternoon Tea 3:30pm - 4:15pm4.25pmDr Marianne Foley and Alan Wilson (ARUP)4.55pmKrystle Mitchell (South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service), DrIan Delaere (Expotox)5.20pmConference Close10 | AFAC24 Conference ProgramAFAC24 Conference Program Wednesday 4 SeptemberCorrect as of 26 April, 2024TBC10.45am Morning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.45am – 11.45amKEYNOTECommissioner Jeremy Fewtrell (Fire and Rescue NSW)11.55amDrone CapabilityRussell Turner (Fire and Rescue NSW)12.25pmOpening Ceremony8.30amKEYNOTE | Dr Lori Moore-Merrell9.15amKEYNOTE | Douglas D’Antoine10.00amSTREAM 5 | IFE AUSTRALIATunnel Fire SafetyCraig Hiscock (Tactix Sener)12.55pm12.50pm TRANSITIONMajor Transport Project Fire EngineeringMarianne Foley (TSA Management)3.05pm3.00pm TRANSITIONA NSW Rail Fire Emergency – Response CapabilitiesBrett Richardson (RFE) and Nick Coney (Fire and Rescue NSW)2.35pmData applications for emergency response organisationsTBC (Amazon Web Services)4.55pm4.50pm TRANSITIONPFAS Blood Reduction ProgramKrystle Mitchell (SA Metropolitan Fire Service) and Dr Ian Delare (SA Health)4.25pm1.20pm TRANSITION3.25pm TRANSITION5.20pm CONFERENCE CLOSETBC1.25pm Lunch and Poster Viewing | 1.25pm – 2.25pm3.30pm Afternoon Tea | 3.30pm – 4.15pmTBC12.20pm TRANSITIONJust some of the highlights from ADRC23

AFAC24 Conference Prgram | 11Correct at the time of publishingADRC24 Conference Program Wednesday 4 SeptemberRESILIENCE CONFERENCE | ROOM C4.4RESILIENCE CONFERENCE | ROOM C4.58.30am OPENING CEREMONY Darren Klemm AFSM, DFES9.15amKEYNOTE | Dr Lori Moore-Merrell, DrPH, MPH (U.S. Fire Administrator, FEMA)10.00amKEYNOTE | Douglas D’Antoine (Recovery Executive Ocer, Shire of Derby West Kimberley)10.45amMorning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.45am-11.45amPOLICY TO PRACTICESally Kuschel, NEMA Bhiamie Williamson, Monash University11.55amAmanda Leck (NSW Reconstruction Authority)Vanessa Inkster, Miranda Hampton, Pia Charlton and SophieMillsteed (Adelaide Hills Council)12.25pmPANEL | Moderator: Georgia Whitbread (IAG) Liz Connell (South Australia State Emergency Services) and Lara Beattie (Australian Red Cross)Carla Hall (Youth Aairs Council Victoria) and Fiona MacDonald (Victoria University)12.55pmMelanie de Kleyn (Ipswich City Council)Beck Dawson (Resilient Sydney) and Jon Swain (City of Sydney)1.20pmLunch and Poster Viewing 1.20pm-2.25pmLOCAL GOVERNMENT AND INFANTS AND CHILDRENKris Newton, Mountains Community Resource Network Bridget Tehan, Australian Red Cross2.35pmSumarlinah Winoto (Nillumbik Shire Council)Ruby Awram and Ben Rogers (Emerging Minds National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health)3.05pmLuke Barbagallo (City of Cos Harbour), Biba Honnet (St Vincent de Paul) and Erik Rau (Australian Red Cross)Dr Michelle Hamrosi and Kate Turtiainen (Australian BreastfeedingAssociation)3.30pmAfternoon Tea 3:30pm - 4:15pm Emma McNicol, National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Amanda Leck, NSW Reconstruction Authority4.25pmPANEL | Moderator: Dr Emma McNicol (Monash University)Bhiamie Williamson (Monash University), John Richardson (Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience), Steve O’Malley (Gender and Disaster Australia), Collin Sivalingum (Australian Red Cross) and Isaia Piho (Fire and Emergency New Zealand)Lauren Rickards (La Trobe University)4.55pmMelinda Morris (Climate-KIC Australia)5.20pmConference Close

12 | AFAC24 Conference PrgramCorrect at the time of publishingSTREAM 1 (plenary) | Darling Harbour Theatre STREAM 2 |  C4.6 & C4.7Rob Webb, AFAC8.30amKEYNOTE | Dr Catriona Wallace (Adj. Professor | Founder, Responsible Metaverse Alliance | Shark on TV series Shark Tank Australia)9.15amKEYNOTE | Brendan Moon AM (Coordinator General, National Emergency Management Agency)10.00amMorning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.00am-11.10amCULTURE AND LEADERSHIP ALTERNATIVE ENERGYNaomi Stephens, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Quinn Cramer, WAFA11.20amPANEL | Moderator: Kristen Hilton (formerly Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission)Kerry Gregory (Fire and Emergency New Zealand), Steven Pearce AFSM (Surf Life Saving NSW) and Sam Quigley (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action)11.50amTracey Ruse, Shandelle Ross and Kathryn Williams (Country Fire Authority, Victoria)Loren Tuck (Deakin University) and Cassandra Curtis (South Australian Country Fire Service)12.20pmMelinda McDonald (Fire and Rescue NSW)Kelley Toy and Craig Pollock (Fire and Emergency New Zealand)12.45pmLunch and Poster Viewing | 12.45pm-1.45pmCAPABILITY AND CASE STUDIES FIRST NATIONSWayne Phillips, ACT Emergency Services Agency Kerry Gregory, FENZ1.55pmJoe Buone PSM (National Emergency Management Agency)David Windsor (Department of Fire and Emergency Services)2.25pmChris Moon and Steve Morgan (Fire Rescue Victoria)Nell Reidy (National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Program)2.55pmTim Hassiotis (Fire and Rescue NSW)Heath Stimson (NSW Rural Fire Service) and Tyler Thurston (Northern Territory Government)Chair: Steven Pearce AFSM, Surf Life Saving NSW3.30pmCLOSING PANEL | Moderator: Jeremy Fernandez (Journalist, TV Producer, News Anchor & MC)Reece Dodds (Cape Hawke SLSC, rescuer), Adrian Stirling (rescuee) and Nathan Barden (RFS)4.00pm4.30pmClosing Ceremony 4.30pm-5.00pmAFAC24 Conference Program Thursday 5 September

AFAC24 Conference Prgram | 13Correct at the time of publishingAFAC24 Conference Program Thursday 5 SeptemberRoom STREAM 4 | RoomRob Webb, AFAC8.30amKEYNOTE | Dr Catriona Wallace (Adj. Professor | Founder, Responsible Metaverse Alliance | Shark on TV series Shark Tank Australia)9.15amKEYNOTE | Brendan Moon AM (Coordinator General, National Emergency Management Agency)10.00amMorning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.00am-11.10amOPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATION INTELLIGENCEBrett Michie, AFAC Jason Heernan, CFA11.20amINVITED SPEAKER | Dr Karen O’Connor (Earth Fire Alliance)Stephen McRobert (NSW State Emergency Service)11.50ama leap into the futureAlexandra McFadden (NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service)Viki Campbell (NSW Rural Fire Service) and ThomasHart(Kablamo)12.20pmKent Acott (Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA)Ben Shepherd (NSW Rural Fire Service) and ThomasHart(Kablamo)12.45pmLunch and Poster Viewing | 12.45pm-1.45pmNEW TOOLS AND SYSTEMS WORK HEALTH AND SAFETYAdam Leavesley, ACT Parks and Conservation Service Russell Shephard, AFAC1.55pmAaron Hughes (ACT Justice and Community Safety Directorate)Christian Bihlmaier (ACT Parks and Conservation Service)2.25pmDr Leigh Pilkington (NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)A/Prof Tracey Varker (Phoenix Australia- Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health) and Kate Everett (Fire and Rescue NSW)2.55pmPaul Hardy (Australian UAV Service)INVITED SPEAKER | Emily Kibble (Health Security Systems Australia | DMTC)Chair: Steven Pearce AFSM, Surf Life Saving NSW3.30pmCLOSING PANEL | Moderator: Jeremy Fernandez (Journalist, TV Producer, News Anchor & MC)Reece Dodds (Cape Hawke SLSC, rescuer), Adrian Stirling (rescuee) and Nathan Barden (RFS)4.00pm4.30pmClosing Ceremony 4.30pm-5.00pm

14 | AFAC24 Conference PrgramCorrect at the time of publishingIFE24 Conference Program Thursday 5 SeptemberRob Webb, AFAC8.30amKEYNOTE | Dr Catriona Wallace (Adj. Professor | Founder, Responsible Metaverse Alliance | Shark on TV series Shark Tank Australia)9.15amKEYNOTE | Brendan Moon AM (Coordinator General, National Emergency Management Agency)10.00amMorning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.00am-11.10am11.20amDan Cotter (US Department of Homeland Security)11.50amIvor Kades (AGL Energy)12.20pmApprovalBlair Stratton (RED Fire Engineers)12.45pmLunch and Poster Viewing | 12.45pm-1.45pm1.55pmPANEL | Moderator: Angela Fearnley (RED Fire Engineers and IFE Australia Vice President) Hayley Burgess (The Institution of Fire Engineers), Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (West Sussex Fire & Rescue) and Nick Linton (Institution of Fire Engineers New Zealand)2.25pmNick Linton (Institution of Fire Engineers New Zealand)2.55pmProfessor Daniel Nilsson (University of Canterbury)3.30pmAkshat Malhotra (Beca)4.00pmSteve Colomb (Dexus) and Linus Lim (Holmes Australia & NewZealand)4.30pmClosing Ceremony 4.30pm-5.00pm14 | AFAC24 Conference ProgramAFAC24 Conference Program Thursday 5 SeptemberCorrect as of 26 April, 2024TBC10.00am Morning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.00am – 11.00amKEYNOTE | TBC8.30amKEYNOTE | Brendan Moon9.15amSTREAM 5 | IFE AUSTRALIAIFE KEYNOTE TBCHayley Burgess(IFE International President)11.20amChanging evacuation behaviour to meet densified housing needs for our current and future populationProfessor Daniel Nilsson (University of Canterbury)11.50amDisability confidentNick Linton (IFE NZ)12.20pm12.15pm TRANSITIONBIPV case study - VBAB approval for contructionBlaire Stratton (Red Engineers)2.25pm2.20pm TRANSITIONCommercial solar system emergency response guideIvor Kades (AGL Energy)2.55pm2.50pm TRANSITIONUsing digital twin to engineer fire stopping solutionsAkshat Malhotra (Beca)1.55pm3.30pm3.20pm TRANSITIONPANEL DISCUSSIONBuilt Contruction Fire Engineering ManagerClosing Panel TBC4.00pm3.55pm TRANSITION12.40pm TRANSITIONTBC12.45pm Lunch and Poster Viewing | 12.45pm – 1.45pm11.45am TRANSITION4.25pm TRANSITION4.30pm AFAC24 Closing Ceremony | 4.30pm – 5.00pmFire engineering in modern timber constructionAtlassian CentralJust some of the highlights from IFE23

AFAC24 Conference Prgram | 15Correct at the time of publishingADRC24 Conference Program Thursday 5 SeptemberConference | Room C4.4Conference | Room C4.5Rob Webb, AFAC8.30amKEYNOTE | Dr Catriona Wallace (Adj. Professor | Founder, Responsible Metaverse Alliance | Shark on TV series Shark Tank Australia)9.15amKEYNOTE | Brendan Moon AM (Coordinator General, National Emergency Management Agency)10.00amMorning Tea and Poster Viewing | 10.00am-11.10am INNOVATIVE THINKINGDr Margaret Moreton, AIDR Beck Dawson, Resilient Sydney11.20amDr Kate Brady (University of New South Wales/Australian Red Cross/University of Melbourne) and DrColin Gallagher (University of Melbourne) Anne Crestani (Resilient Villages Project), Karen Cody and CatherineMacNamara (ABCD Inc)11.50amJenni Beetson-Mortimer and Fiona Batterham (Northern Rivers Community Gateway)PANEL | Moderator: Briony Rogers (Fire to Flourish)Lindsey Goodman, Kizzy Nye (Fire to Flourish), John Walters (Cobargo Community Development Corporation) and Sam Henderson (Northern Rivers Community Foundation)12.20pmDavid Sanderson (University of New South Wales), Andrew Rae (NSW Reconstruction Authority) and Joanne Murrell (Anglicare NSW South NSW West and ACT)12.45pmLunch and Poster Viewing | 12.45pm-1.45pmCREATIVE PRACTICES HOUSEHOLD RESILIENCEDouglas D’Antoine, Shire of Derby West Kimberley Georgia Whitbread, IAG1.55pmJoanne Murrell, Liam McManus, and Von Hutcheson (Anglicare NSW South NSW West and ACT)Calise Liu, Sinead Keane and Saroop Philip (Finity Consulting)2.25pmPANEL | Moderator: Nikhila Madabhushi (Monash University)Professor Mel Dodd, Roxanne Smith, Cara MacLeod and Pamela Denise (Monash University)PANEL | Moderator: Sharanjit Paddam (Finity Consulting) Kate Cotter (Resilient Building Council), Alix Pearce (Insurance Council of Australia), Vanessa Beenders (Actuaries Institute of Australia), Jennifer Cobley (NRMA Insurance) and JessicaForrest (NAB)2.55pmPLANNING FOR THE FUTURE LEARNING FROM PAST AND PRESENTMelissa Parsons, University of New England Prof Cheryl Desha, NHRA3.30pmDuncan Sheppard (Insurance Council of Australia)PANEL | Moderator: Andrew Coghlan (Australian Red Cross) Bridget Tehan, Antonia Mackay (Australian Red Cross), JohnRichardson (Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience) and DrKate Brady (UNSW / Red Cross)4.00pmStephen Dredge (Meridan Urban) and Anna Nottingham (QLD Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and PublicWorks)4.30pmClosing Ceremony 4.30pm-5.00pm

Professional Development ProgramAdvancing UAV technology in surveillanceand data gathering operationsJoin NSW Surf Life Saving for an up-close look at the AUAVS Remote Operations Centre, where they will unveil the capabilities of the AUAVS Drone in a Box (DIAB) system. This in-person demonstration is a unique opportunity to witness live DIAB operations, showcasing the innovation and eectivenessof our technology in search and rescue scenarios. Discover rsthandhow AUAVS is revolutionising UAV applications for Surf Life SavingNSW and our emergency service partners.Monday 2 SeptemberAustralia Branch 2024 National ConferenceWhat’s on at IFE24?IFE24 CONFERENCE DAY 2 AFAC24 Closing CeremonyPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP: Design to Survive –Fire Engineering and Command Decisions That Save LivesOcial Conference Opening CeremonyIFE24 CONFERENCE DAY 1 AFAC24 Gala DinnerIFE EVENT: Fire Service Experience for Fire EngineersIFE AGMIFE President’s DinnerWednesday 4 September Thursday 5 September Friday 6 SeptemberTuesday 3 September16 | AFAC24 Conference ProgramHosted by

AFAC24 Conference Program | 17Professional Development ProgramRecovery to resilience: Resilient Villageseld trip in the Blue MountainsJoin this eld trip to learn more about resilience and recovery in the Blue Mountains through the Resilient Villages project. Hear from community leaders, see community initiatives in action, visit the Resilience Villages project site and explore community-led resilience building. Resilient Villages is driven by community engagement from agrassroots level; and works with some of the communities whowere impacted by the 2019-20 bushre season. With the help ofthe project, they are driving their own journey of recovery, while at the same time building their communities’ resilience.Resilient Villages is a three-year pilot project funded through the Australian Government.EMSINA presents – Geospatial Intelligencetools in emergency managementThe Emergency Management Spatial Information Network Australia(EMSINA) have an annual workplan task to uncover key learnings in thetechnology space, particularly around the use of location technologiesand spatial information. Have we learnt from past disasters? How have emergency managementorganisations adapted their systems to the pressures of continuousemergencies? What are the new learnings in our rapidly expanding useof spatial technologies?Now in its 15th year, the EMSINA workshop will oer presentations,lightning talks and facilitated discussions, and will present examples of the use and the growing demands of Geospatial intelligence technologies as applied in within the emergency services organisations,governments and public information. We will hear about the latest applications and tools that drive data driven decision making, trendsand common national scale directions and most important we will focuson what the future holds in an ever-increasing need for geospatial inmodern digital solutions. Friday 6 SeptemberHosted byHosted by

18 | AFAC24 Conference ProgramProfessional Development ProgramFriday 6 SeptemberDesign to survive – Fire engineering and command decisions that save livesThis event, delivered by the Institution of Fire Engineers Australia, will examine the correlation between re engineering principles in building design and incident command decisions made at a re event. The workshop will bring senior level incident commanders and re safety experts together to discuss the critical factors in building design and re systems within a building to understand the impact they have on a re’s behaviour within a structure and the ow on eect that this would have for an incident commander making operational decisions on scene. This will be complimented by experts in the decision-making process whilst under pressure.A key component of this workshop will be a simulated re event narrated by an incident commander and re engineer in tandem, examining the development of a re and the inuence of dierent re safety design features on the outcomes of the event.Australia BranchHosted by

AFAC24 Conference Program | 19Professional Development Program – Field TripsNSW SES Hawkesbury Nepean Valley ood impact tourA ood-expert-guided bus tour of theHawkesbury Nepean Valley which posesthe top ood-impact risk in NSW. This informative tour Includes site visits ofkey infrastructure and high-risk locations,and will be followed by an on-water tourof the river by ood rescue boat.Friday 6 SeptemberNSW SES ood rescue trainingand capability demonstrationParticipants will be provided an expert-guidedoverview of the delivery of a multiagency ood rescue operator course, including facility operations, and demonstrations of ood rescuetraining methodology and capabilities.NSW SES will also have the latest ood rescue vessels and high clearance vehicles on display –with subject matter experts on hand.Participants will be provided the optional opportunity to participate in a 90-minute in-watertraining experience (rafting) at an additional costof $160 per person.Hosted byHosted by

20 | AFAC24 Conference ProgramAFAC24 ExhibitionTuesday 3 – Thursday 5 September 2024The AFAC24 Exhibition will again provide a world class forum of hundreds of exhibiting companies from across the world. Showcasing global brands and the very latest in emergency management equipment,services and solutions. Entry to the Exhibition is free.What’s on in the Exhibition?» See first-hand the latest in emergency services equipment and technology fromhundreds of manufacturers/suppliers» Catch the insightful presentations fromindustry leaders and experts in the Solutions Theatre – for frontline andoperational personnel » Gain insight on the latest in research andpractice in the AIDR Knowledge Centre» Meet the speakers from the AFAC24 program at the Meet the Speaker Lounge near the AFAC Stand» Network and meet like-minded peers on the Exhibition show floor » All Exhibition only visitors from AFAC member agencies will receive a complimentary$25 lunch voucher, redeemable at the Visitor cafés located at the front of theExhibition show floor – Halls 6 & 7What’s being showcased?» Vehicles and body specialists» Fire extinguishing technology and agents» Equipment for technical support and disaster relief» Rescue, emergency, first-aid and pre-hospital solutions» Personal protective equipment» Measuring and detection apparatus» Infield redeployable infrastructure solutions» Data, mapping, geospatial and detection solutions» Safety training and equipment» Training, simulation platforms and IT systems» Extraction systems for fire stations and workshops» Structural engineering, technical fire and building protection» Aerial solutions» Communication equipment and platforms» Associations, organisations and service companies» Satellite technologies» Much much more ...AFAC24 Exhibition opening times:Tuesday 3 September 1.00pm – 8.00pmWednesday 4 September 9.00am – 5.00pmThursday 5 September 9.00am – 3.30pmFor more information on Exhibition stand availabilityand sponsorship packages contact:Rob Keen – Event Directorrob.keen@hannoverfairs.com.auTelephone: +61 (0)402 207 205AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Exhibition

AFAC24 Conference Program | 21Exhibition Learning ZonesAIDR KNOWLEDGE CENTREThe 12th anniversary of the Knowledge Centre at the AFAC Conference will give delegates the opportunity to discover the latest in research and best practices, as well as a chance to meet speakers from the conference and to vote in the People’s Choice Poster Award.DEMONSTRATION ZONEThe Demonstration Zone will feature live displaysof new emergency management technologies and best practice examples of emergencymanagement situations.AFAC24 SOLUTIONS THEATREGet practical information to use in your daily rolethrough our 20-minute Solutions Theatrepresentations. These sessions are open to allattendees and the program will be available in the week prior to the event. Visit: www.afacconference.com.au

AFAC24 EXHIBITOR LIST AND STAND NUMBERS 3M Australia 338 A AALTO HAPS 415 ACIM Solutions 333 ACT Emergency Services Agency 402 AFAC 336 AFH – Australian Fire Hose 548 AIDR – Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience 404 Alexander Perrie & Co 488 Allquip Fire 104 ALPEX Protection® 258 Amazon Web Services 416 Angloco 556 Aquaterro 568 Atturra 157 Australasia Fire & Emergency Response College 148 Australasian Rescue Organisation (ARO) 362 Australian & New Zealand Burn Assoc 457 Australian Breastfeeding Association 400 – 4 Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) 530 Australian Red Cross 398 – 7 B BAUER-KOMPRESSOREN Australia 150 Beijing BW Protect Protective Textile 498 Big Red Truck Fire Rescue 468 Blackline Safety 538 BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems 448 Blue Light Card 210 Blue Shield Australia 398 – 6 Bluemont Hytrans 354 Boylan Group 442 Bruck Textiles 266 Bullard 378 BullEx Australia / LION 294 BurnBot 158 Bus 4X4 Group 280 Bush Heritage Australia 304 Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence 451 Business France – French Pavilion 539 C – D Carbonix 451 carecompany.com.au 100 CAVFA 365 Centurion Fire Rescue Equipment 110 Chubb Fire & Security 458 Code 3 144 Control Synergy 289 Coulson Aviation 211 Covertex 166 CQUniversity Australia 331 Daimler Truck Australia Pacific 356 Deccan International 368 Decon Corporation 428 DEKONMATE 314 Denstock – Magnum Boots 418 DisasterWISE Communities Network 400 – 1 DND New Material 498 Dometic 502 Dräger 272 Dryad Networks 180 E Eagle Technical Products 367 Early Warning Network 344 Embarr 527 EMERG Group 324 Emergency Services Health 536 EMSINA 562 EPE Trusted to Protect 310 ESKA Australia 257 Estambril International 352 EV Fire Protection 474 F Fantech 276 Ferno Australia 299 FFS Fire Fighting Systems 250 Field Air Group of Companies 252 Fire & Rescue NSW 402 Fire and Rescue Products New Zealand 147 Fire Protection Industry Board 455 Fire Rescue Safety Australia 292 Fire Response 248 Fire to Flourish 481 Fireant 535 Firefighters Mutual Bank 537 FireMapper 436 Firestory 534 FLAIM Systems 380 FlamePro Global 122 FloodMapp 102 Forestry Corporation of NSW 402 FORVIA HELLA 329 Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal 400–8 FPA Australia 454 Fraser Fire and Rescue 316 FTS (an AEM brand) 340 Fujitsu Australia 240 G – H GAAM Emergency Products 218 Gender & Disaster Australia 480 Geoneon 186 Girls on Fire 400 – 2 Global Fire Solutions 188 Good to Go 434 GORE-TEX Professional 288 Gould Instruments 528 Hainsworth Protective Fabrics 493 HAIX® Group 259 Hako Australia 168 HARCOR® 396 Hatz Australia 284 Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation 400 – 3 Heavy Automatic Parts 348 Heavy Hydraulics 348 HERE Technologies 529 Hidrive 483 Hino Motor Sales Australia 192 Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Aust 524 Honeywell Safety Products 560 HowWeSurvive, UNSW 412 Humanihut 212 Hurtec 470 I – J – K – L Industrial Decontamination Services 558 INEOS Automotive 370

AFAC24 EXHIBITOR LIST AND STAND NUMBERS IONNIC – Auto Electrical Imports 246 ISH24 – Safety & Rescue 236 ISUZU Australia 388 IVECO Trucks Australia 545 Juvare – WebEOC 475 JVCKENWOOD Australia 114 Kara Technologies 186 Kimberley Land Council 304 Kuipers Engineering 228 Kuriyama Australia 290 L3HARRIS 245 Lazer Lamps 300 LHD Group Australia 350 LifeTec Training Manikins 140 Lithium-ion Fire Protection 565 M – N M2S Systems 311 Mackillop Seasons 398 – 3 Makita (Australia) 462 MFI Automotive Group 196 Milliken Aisa 516 Milwaukee Tool 419 MSA Australia 512 Multicultural Emergency Management Partnership (MEMP) 400 – 6 Multidrive Technology 490 Museum of Fire 450 NAFFCO Australia 228 National Emergency Management Agency 414 National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR) 398 – 1 Natural Hazards Research Australia 337 Nederman MikroPul 408 Newlans Coachbuilders 260 NGIS 529 Noggin 160 Norman G Clark (A/Asia) 312 Norweld Australia 506 Nova Systems 209 NRMA Insurance 482/398 – 8 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) 402 NSW Reconstruction Authority 410 NSW Rural Fire Service 402 NSW State Emergency Services 402 O – P Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer 430 Oliver Footwear 560 Omni 485 Omnitronics 108 On Track Meals 377 One Seven Oceania 332 Openhouse Products Australia 298 OroraTech 477 Overwatch Imaging.com 346 PAC Brackets Australia 110 PAC FIRE 504 Pacer Power 270 Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 262 Pano AI 164 PBI Performance Products 496 Pelican Products 184 Penske Australia 142 Pioneering Protective Textiles 516 Planet 484 Power Equipment 420 PPE Software Australia 244 PT Rescue 234 Public Safety Training & Response Group 126 Public Safety Training & Response Group 130 Public Safety Training & Response Group 134 Public Skills Australia 156 R – S Raindance Systems 116 RAPP Australia 473 RDR Network Victoria University 476 Real Mounts 542 ReCoila Hose Reels 328 Red Baron ALSE 546 Resilient Ready 398 – 5 Resilient Sydney 552 Responder HQ 431 RISE® 330 Rosenbauer 264 Royal Far West 398 – 2 Safety Components 342 Safety Equipment Australia 334 SAIDYNAMICS 186 SAMSUNG 413 Scania Australia 202, 208 Shanghai Hygloves 256 Silvertone UAV 445 Simtable 306 SiNAB 425 Sliding Systems 347 Solberg / Perimeter Solutions 494 Stedfast 254 Stewart & Heaton Clothing Company 492 STIHL® 360 Summit Gear 181 Surf Life Saving NSW 402 T Task Force Tips (TFT) 220 TBA Protective Technologies 297 Technology Core 187 Techquity 508 TenCate Protective Fabrics 500 Terrain Tamer 526 TESLA 138 The Flagstaff Group 400 – 5 The Glove Company 253 The Institution of Fire Engineers 460 The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) 400 – 7 Thermaguard Fire Protection 149 THORZT – PIP Australia 540 TIGERTAIL-XVR 510 Trackz 569 TracPlus 242 V – Z Varley Group Vehicles & SEM 376 Volvo Group Australia 424 Waidt Services Global 349 Weatherzone Business, a DTN company 541 Whelen Engineering 118 Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA) 364 Workwear Group Uniforms 394 X-Fire Australia – Cristanini 268 YACVic (Youth Affairs Council Victoria) 398 – 4 ZOLL 255

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND HOST AGENCIESMEDIA PARTNERSAUSTRALIAN DISASTER RESILIENCE CONFERENCE 2024 SPONSORSIFE24 SPONSORSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTERSEMSINA PDP SponsorAustralia Brancha DTN companyConference Delegate Lanyard SponsorIFE24 Conference Delegate Satchel SponsorIFE24 President’s Dinner SponsorIFE24 Conference Delegate Lanyard SponsorKnowledge Stream SponsorIndustry Partner SponsorSupporting Partner Sponsor

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