The NECWG Members Conference will be held in Darwin, Australia, from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 November 2026. The conference provides an opportunity for NECWG member agencies to come together, share experiences, discuss emerging issues, and collaborate on key priorities for the future of emergency communications and dispatch across Australia and New Zealand.
This event is separate from the annual NECWG Industry Engagement Forum, which is planned for May 2027 in Sydney and will focus on engagement with industry partners and stakeholders.
Overview
| Dates | Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Venue | NT House, Darwin |
| Conference timing | Gather at 8am for 8.15am start – Wednesday morning and concludes at 10.00 am Friday 6 November to assist attendees with departing flight arrangements. |
| SILO meetings | These are incorporated into the Wednesday programme, so there is no separate Tuesday afternoon SILO meeting. |
| Conference dinner | Thursday 5 November at the Novotel Darwin, with a pre-dinner gathering from 5.30 pm and dinner from 6.00 pm. |
| Accommodation options | NOVOTEL DARWIN – CBD- 100 Esplanade, Darwin City NT HILTON DARWIN – 32 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT VIBE DARWIN – 7 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT |
| Registration | Registration is now open and should have been sent to you personally. The attendance fee is AUD $750, with an early bird fee of AUD $500 for registrations received by 16 October. Registrations should be completed by 16 October and there are no refunds for non-attendance. |
Workshop Agenda
A three-day agenda is available here.