Industry Engagement Forum (May 2026) – Industry Delegates

Note: This forum information and registration page is for Industry Delegates.

NECWG-A/NZ will be holding the next Industry Engagement Forum in Geelong, Victoria on 12-13 May 2026 at the Novotel Hotel.

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For the 2026 industry engagement forum, the theme is to investigate the factors to commence progress of the Australia and New Zealand NECWG White Paper recommendations. At this forum we will explore this theme and collaborate with you on the opportunities, challenges, development of capabilities, and identification of objectives to support emergency communications.

The draft agenda can be accessed via the GovTeams link below:

A final agenda will be distributed closer to the conference date.

Industry Booths (Stalls)

For this conference, we intend to offer industry partners the option of having booths on site (approximately 3×2 metres).

Exhibitor Passes are required for vendor personnel who are not registered as Industry Conference Delegates.

Includes:

  • Access to the exhibition area;
  • Observation of open plenary conference sessions only.

Does not include:

  • Participation in workshops, breakout sessions, or facilitated discussions;
  • Delegate networking functions unless otherwise specified Exhibitor Passes will be visually distinct from Industry Delegate passes to support access management.

To register for an industry booth and exhibitor passes refer to the link below:

Conference Delegate Registration and Fees

You can register online:

Conference attendance fees have been increased to $1000, however, there is an early bird registration fee of $750 if registration is received by 10th April. Please note: There will be NO refunds issued for non attendance.

To assist in confirming number of attendees, please submit the registration form no later than 24th April

We are excited about the opportunity this year’s event provides and look forward to seeing you there.