Program

Agenda

Sunday, July 26, 2026

	Track 1
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Pre-Conference Tour - Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre - Group One Delegates attending DEMC have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive guided tour of the new state-of-the-art $24 million Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre. This cutting-edge facility plays a critical role in coordinating responses to emergencies and natural disasters, providing insight into real-time crisis management, technology integration, and resilience planning.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Pre-Conference Tour - Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre - Group Two Delegates attending DEMC have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive guided tour of the new state-of-the-art $24 million Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre. This cutting-edge facility plays a critical role in coordinating responses to emergencies and natural disasters, providing insight into real-time crisis management, technology integration, and resilience planning.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Welcome Drinks Join us on Sunday before the conference kicks off to collect your name badge and conference materials. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow delegates—both familiar faces and new connections. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a drink in hand while networking and settling in ahead of Monday’s sessions.

	Track 1
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Pre-Conference Tour - Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre - Group One Delegates attending DEMC have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive guided tour of the new state-of-the-art $24 million Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre. This cutting-edge facility plays a critical role in coordinating responses to emergencies and natural disasters, providing insight into real-time crisis management, technology integration, and resilience planning.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Pre-Conference Tour - Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre - Group Two Delegates attending DEMC have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive guided tour of the new state-of-the-art $24 million Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre. This cutting-edge facility plays a critical role in coordinating responses to emergencies and natural disasters, providing insight into real-time crisis management, technology integration, and resilience planning.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Welcome Drinks Join us on Sunday before the conference kicks off to collect your name badge and conference materials. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow delegates—both familiar faces and new connections. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a drink in hand while networking and settling in ahead of Monday’s sessions.

	Track 1
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Pre-Conference Tour - Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre - Group One Delegates attending DEMC have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive guided tour of the new state-of-the-art $24 million Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre. This cutting-edge facility plays a critical role in coordinating responses to emergencies and natural disasters, providing insight into real-time crisis management, technology integration, and resilience planning.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Pre-Conference Tour - Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre - Group Two Delegates attending DEMC have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive guided tour of the new state-of-the-art $24 million Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Management Centre. This cutting-edge facility plays a critical role in coordinating responses to emergencies and natural disasters, providing insight into real-time crisis management, technology integration, and resilience planning.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Welcome Drinks Join us on Sunday before the conference kicks off to collect your name badge and conference materials. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow delegates—both familiar faces and new connections. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a drink in hand while networking and settling in ahead of Monday’s sessions.

Monday, July 27, 2026

	Room 1 - Southport 2 & 3	Room 2 - Southport 1	Room 3 - Gold Coast Ballroom	Room 4 - Surfers Paradise Ballroom	Room 5 - Coolangatta Rooms
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Building and Sustaining the Emergency Management Workforce	Topic: Open Topic Chair: Andrew Parnell	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery	Topic: Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for ANZ
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	Co-Designing and Testing a Stabilisation Intervention for Australian/NZ Critical Incident Frontline Responses Using Bilateral Stimulation Carol Gutierrez, Critical Incident Response Network Australasia	Channelling “We Do Whatever It Takes” into Primary Health Care Continuity on the Discovery Coast Nell Angus, IMPACT Community Health Service	AI Workshop for Volunteer Leadership in the Emergency Services Ali Cupitt, Queensland State Emergency Service Participants must bring a smart device or laptop to participate in the second part of this workshop	Measuring What Matters: Turning Community Connections into Emergency Management Capability Renae Hanvin, Resilient Ready	Seeing Through the Smoke: Satellite-Enabled Bushfire Intelligence During the 2026 Victorian Fires Tristan Dowler, Iceye
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Workshop continued	Does Anyone Have a Crystal Ball? Imagining the Future of Disaster Management in Queensland Kate Retzki, Office Of The Inspector-general Of Emergency Management	Workshop continued	Workshop continued	Identifying Seismically Vulnerable Vintage Masonry Buildings in Queensland: Foot Surveys and QFD Actions Matt Dyer, Queensland Fire Department
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Workshop continued	The Hidden Crisis in Emergency Services: Why Volunteers Start the TAE… But Don’t Finish Melanie Summer, Fortress Learning	Workshop continued	Workshop continued	Presentation to be Announced
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Politics, Governance and Whole-of-System Coordination Chair: Dr Emily Chapman	Topic: Regional and International Perspectives Chair: Todd Miller	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action	Topic: Business Continuity, Infrastructure and Systems Resilience Chair: Jenny Calder	Topic: Building and Sustaining the Emergency Management Workforce Chair: Doug Caulfield, OAM RFD FAIES
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Panel: Working with Local Governments to Co-Design a National LGA Disaster Readiness Capability Framework Zoe D'arcy, Monash University Ian Williams, Noosa Council Sophie Millstead, Adelaide Hills Council Annette Plowman, Douglas Shire Council	Perspective from Pacific Partnership 2025 Emily Chapman, ADF	Technology at the Heart: From Emergency WA to Manitoba’s MB Ready in 36 Hours Brad Birt & Kirstin Butcher, Genvis	Critical Telecommunications Infrastructure: The Consequence of Outage and Actions to Mitigate Risk Nic Mesic & Peter Heinmiller, Value Advisory Partners	Leading with Care: Health and Safety Leadership in Disaster Response Organisations Michelle Gillman, Planit Safe / Joint Centre for Disaster Research, Massey University
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Panel continued	Integrated Crisis Response Isn’t New: 135 Years of Global Practice from The Salvos Daryl Crowden, The Salvation Army	Presentation to be Announced	Building Regional Partnerships to Understand Cascading Climate Risks & Critical Infrastructure Failure at Local Scales Shayan Barmand, Noosa Council, Gillian Smith, Sunshine Coast Council, Ella Reeks, Climate in Mind	Technology, Initiative and Fun! – Motivating Today’s Volunteer Workforce Mike Shapland, Brisbane City SES Unit
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Embedding Resilience into Governance Frameworks: The City of Gold Coast Disaster Resilience Scorecard Liesel Rennie & Mark Ryan, City Of Gold Coast	Elevating Risk: Making Informed Flood Design Decisions Adam Reeder, CDM Smith	Developing Approaches to Trusted Governance (TIG) for Social Sustainability in Times of Crisis Deborah Bunker, University Of Sydney	Ready for Anything? Making Sure Essential Facilities Can Support Response After Severe Storms Dr Geoff Boughton & David Henderson, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University	Building the Next Generation of Emergency Managers: What's Required and How Do We Do It? Russell Dippy, Charles Sturt University
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

	Room 1 - Southport 2 & 3	Room 2 - Southport 1
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Building and Sustaining the Emergency Management Workforce	Topic: Open Topic Chair: Andrew Parnell
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	Co-Designing and Testing a Stabilisation Intervention for Australian/NZ Critical Incident Frontline Responses Using Bilateral Stimulation Carol Gutierrez, Critical Incident Response Network Australasia	Channelling “We Do Whatever It Takes” into Primary Health Care Continuity on the Discovery Coast Nell Angus, IMPACT Community Health Service
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Workshop continued	Does Anyone Have a Crystal Ball? Imagining the Future of Disaster Management in Queensland Kate Retzki, Office Of The Inspector-general Of Emergency Management
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Workshop continued	The Hidden Crisis in Emergency Services: Why Volunteers Start the TAE… But Don’t Finish Melanie Summer, Fortress Learning
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Politics, Governance and Whole-of-System Coordination Chair: Dr Emily Chapman	Topic: Regional and International Perspectives Chair: Todd Miller
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Panel: Working with Local Governments to Co-Design a National LGA Disaster Readiness Capability Framework Zoe D'arcy, Monash University Ian Williams, Noosa Council Sophie Millstead, Adelaide Hills Council Annette Plowman, Douglas Shire Council	Perspective from Pacific Partnership 2025 Emily Chapman, ADF
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Panel continued	Integrated Crisis Response Isn’t New: 135 Years of Global Practice from The Salvos Daryl Crowden, The Salvation Army
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Embedding Resilience into Governance Frameworks: The City of Gold Coast Disaster Resilience Scorecard Liesel Rennie & Mark Ryan, City Of Gold Coast	Elevating Risk: Making Informed Flood Design Decisions Adam Reeder, CDM Smith
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

	Room 3 - Gold Coast Ballroom	Room 4 - Surfers Paradise Ballroom
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	AI Workshop for Volunteer Leadership in the Emergency Services Ali Cupitt, Queensland State Emergency Service Participants must bring a smart device or laptop to participate in the second part of this workshop	Measuring What Matters: Turning Community Connections into Emergency Management Capability Renae Hanvin, Resilient Ready
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Workshop continued	Workshop continued
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Workshop continued	Workshop continued
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action	Topic: Business Continuity, Infrastructure and Systems Resilience Chair: Jenny Calder
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Technology at the Heart: From Emergency WA to Manitoba’s MB Ready in 36 Hours Brad Birt & Kirstin Butcher, Genvis	Critical Telecommunications Infrastructure: The Consequence of Outage and Actions to Mitigate Risk Nic Mesic & Peter Heinmiller, Value Advisory Partners
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Presentation to be Announced	Building Regional Partnerships to Understand Cascading Climate Risks & Critical Infrastructure Failure at Local Scales Shayan Barmand, Noosa Council, Gillian Smith, Sunshine Coast Council, Ella Reeks, Climate in Mind
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Developing Approaches to Trusted Governance (TIG) for Social Sustainability in Times of Crisis Deborah Bunker, University Of Sydney	Ready for Anything? Making Sure Essential Facilities Can Support Response After Severe Storms Dr Geoff Boughton & David Henderson, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

	Room 5 - Coolangatta Rooms
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for ANZ
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	Seeing Through the Smoke: Satellite-Enabled Bushfire Intelligence During the 2026 Victorian Fires Tristan Dowler, Iceye
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Identifying Seismically Vulnerable Vintage Masonry Buildings in Queensland: Foot Surveys and QFD Actions Matt Dyer, Queensland Fire Department
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Presentation to be Announced
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Building and Sustaining the Emergency Management Workforce Chair: Doug Caulfield, OAM RFD FAIES
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Leading with Care: Health and Safety Leadership in Disaster Response Organisations Michelle Gillman, Planit Safe / Joint Centre for Disaster Research, Massey University
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Technology, Initiative and Fun! – Motivating Today’s Volunteer Workforce Mike Shapland, Brisbane City SES Unit
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Building the Next Generation of Emergency Managers: What's Required and How Do We Do It? Russell Dippy, Charles Sturt University
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

	Room 1 - Southport 2 & 3
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Building and Sustaining the Emergency Management Workforce
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	Co-Designing and Testing a Stabilisation Intervention for Australian/NZ Critical Incident Frontline Responses Using Bilateral Stimulation Carol Gutierrez, Critical Incident Response Network Australasia
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Workshop continued
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Workshop continued
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Politics, Governance and Whole-of-System Coordination Chair: Dr Emily Chapman
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Panel: Working with Local Governments to Co-Design a National LGA Disaster Readiness Capability Framework Zoe D'arcy, Monash University Ian Williams, Noosa Council Sophie Millstead, Adelaide Hills Council Annette Plowman, Douglas Shire Council
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Panel continued
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Embedding Resilience into Governance Frameworks: The City of Gold Coast Disaster Resilience Scorecard Liesel Rennie & Mark Ryan, City Of Gold Coast
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

	Room 2 - Southport 1
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Open Topic Chair: Andrew Parnell
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	Channelling “We Do Whatever It Takes” into Primary Health Care Continuity on the Discovery Coast Nell Angus, IMPACT Community Health Service
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Does Anyone Have a Crystal Ball? Imagining the Future of Disaster Management in Queensland Kate Retzki, Office Of The Inspector-general Of Emergency Management
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	The Hidden Crisis in Emergency Services: Why Volunteers Start the TAE… But Don’t Finish Melanie Summer, Fortress Learning
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Regional and International Perspectives Chair: Todd Miller
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Perspective from Pacific Partnership 2025 Emily Chapman, ADF
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Integrated Crisis Response Isn’t New: 135 Years of Global Practice from The Salvos Daryl Crowden, The Salvation Army
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Elevating Risk: Making Informed Flood Design Decisions Adam Reeder, CDM Smith
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

	Room 3 - Gold Coast Ballroom
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	AI Workshop for Volunteer Leadership in the Emergency Services Ali Cupitt, Queensland State Emergency Service Participants must bring a smart device or laptop to participate in the second part of this workshop
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Workshop continued
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Workshop continued
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Technology at the Heart: From Emergency WA to Manitoba’s MB Ready in 36 Hours Brad Birt & Kirstin Butcher, Genvis
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Presentation to be Announced
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Developing Approaches to Trusted Governance (TIG) for Social Sustainability in Times of Crisis Deborah Bunker, University Of Sydney
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

	Room 4 - Surfers Paradise Ballroom
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	Measuring What Matters: Turning Community Connections into Emergency Management Capability Renae Hanvin, Resilient Ready
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Workshop continued
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Workshop continued
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Business Continuity, Infrastructure and Systems Resilience Chair: Jenny Calder
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Critical Telecommunications Infrastructure: The Consequence of Outage and Actions to Mitigate Risk Nic Mesic & Peter Heinmiller, Value Advisory Partners
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Building Regional Partnerships to Understand Cascading Climate Risks & Critical Infrastructure Failure at Local Scales Shayan Barmand, Noosa Council, Gillian Smith, Sunshine Coast Council, Ella Reeks, Climate in Mind
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Ready for Anything? Making Sure Essential Facilities Can Support Response After Severe Storms Dr Geoff Boughton & David Henderson, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

	Room 5 - Coolangatta Rooms
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! Visit our friendly team at the registration desk located in the Event Centre and collect your name badge and conference materials.
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM	Conference Opening & Housekeeping Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:55 AM - 9:55 AM	Beyond Borders: Human-Centered Lessons from Global Disasters Kjell Brataas, Crisis Management Expert and Author
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM	From Pandemic to Power: Leading Through the Next Global Crisis Vonda Malone, Director Partnerships & Strategy, Indigenous Energy Australia
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM	Poster Presenter Session Meet our poster presenters in the Exhibition Hall to view their poster displays and ask them questions!
	Topic: Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for ANZ
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM	Seeing Through the Smoke: Satellite-Enabled Bushfire Intelligence During the 2026 Victorian Fires Tristan Dowler, Iceye
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM	Identifying Seismically Vulnerable Vintage Masonry Buildings in Queensland: Foot Surveys and QFD Actions Matt Dyer, Queensland Fire Department
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM	Presentation to be Announced
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists from Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Building and Sustaining the Emergency Management Workforce Chair: Doug Caulfield, OAM RFD FAIES
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM	Leading with Care: Health and Safety Leadership in Disaster Response Organisations Michelle Gillman, Planit Safe / Joint Centre for Disaster Research, Massey University
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM	Technology, Initiative and Fun! – Motivating Today’s Volunteer Workforce Mike Shapland, Brisbane City SES Unit
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Building the Next Generation of Emergency Managers: What's Required and How Do We Do It? Russell Dippy, Charles Sturt University
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Adapting, Learning, Leading - Recovery and Resilience in Queensland Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Recovery After Terror: Coordinating Whole-of-Government Recovery for Community Healing Jamie Caldwell, Executive Lead - Bondi Recovery Task Force, NSW Reconstruction Authority
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM	Day One Reflection & Wrap Up Join us to hear when and where DEMC27 will be taking place! Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Networking in the Exhibition: Engage with Industry Leaders Over Drinks Join us among the exhibitors to enjoy a drink and canapés while connecting with others and reflecting on the key learnings from day one.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Official DEMC26 Conference Dinner Proudly sponsored by City of Gold Coast Be a part of the very first Official DEMC Conference Dinner! Unwind in a relaxed, social atmosphere and connect with industry peers over great food and entertainment. Tickets include a stand-up style dinner, a two-hour beverage package, and an evening of lively entertainment. Don't miss out—secure your spot when you register!

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

	Room 1 - Southport 2 & 3	Room 2 - Southport 1	Room 3 - Gold Coast Ballroom	Room 4 - Surfers Paradise Ballroom	Room 5 - Coolangatta Rooms
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Lessons Identified to Lasting Change Chair: David Parsons	Topic: Climate Change, Indigenous Knowledge and Nature-Based Solutions Chair: Arden Haar	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery Chair: Grantley Marcus	Topic: Politics, Governance and Whole-of-System Coordination Chair: Andrew Parnell	Topic: Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for ANZ
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Lessons Identified but Not Learned About Learning Lessons Mark Cuthbert, Consultant	Panel: Cultural Fire Management in the Burdekin Dry Tropics Karen Vidler & Trinity Georgetown, Tropics NQ Dry Tropics & Eddie Smallwood, Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation	Managing the Invisible Population: Practical Emergency Planning for Tourist Destinations Adam Lynch, Reliance Risk	Strengthening Capability Across Jurisdictions Through a Shared Exercise Platform: Lessons from a Federated National Implementation Miles Macdonald, 4C Strategies	Unravelling the Earthquake History in Our Backyard: An Investigation into the Caboolture Scarp Coralie Muddle, City Of Moreton Bay & Jane Sexton, QLD Fire Department
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	Lessons‑Led Change: Embedding Lessons into Response at Operational Tempo Sanna Verhoef & Chris Jacobson, Transport For NSW	Panel continued	From Policy to Practice: Building Inclusive Disaster Resilience Through Social Capital and Trust Yetta Gurtner, State Emergency Service	Alpine Emergency Management in Victoria: From Fragmentation to a Unified System Nathan Small, Alpine Resorts Victoria & Mark Owens, Country Fire Authority	Interpreting Threat in Civilian HighThreat Environments: Comparative Lessons from Australia, United States and Europe Matthew Richardson, Tacmed Training
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	Recovery Coordination in a Changing Political, Community and Risk Environment Dave Owens, Risk-e Business Consultants	Walking Together: Indigenous Knowledge to deliver Climate Resilience for a Changing World Rachelle Cooper Kalkarni MSc, Sustainify & Aunty Leanne Phillips	The Road Through the Storm: Risk, Reality, and Driving Decisions During Tropical Cyclone Alfred Dr Matthew Stainer, Griffith University	Mapping the Invisible System: Trust, Boundaries, and Adaptation in Emergency Management Todd Miller, AUT University	Presentation to be Announced
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery	Topic: Regional and International Perspectives Chair: Mona Curry	Topic: Human Impacts: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Recovery	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action Chair: Deborah Bunker	Topic: Cross Category
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	Ngā Kōrero Parekura – Iwi Māori Experiences Across the 4 R’s Loraine Eade, Tokomaru Research Centre	Professionalizing Disaster Risk Management Workforce in Fiji - Development Competency Framework Yos Malole, Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office	Imagining Emergency Services’ Recovery Operations in a Climate-Challenged World Through Application of Transformative Scenarios Matt Dyer & Natalie Oliver, Queensland Fire Department	SAIL: Surveillance Artificial Intelligence for Lifesaving Matthew Ingersole, Surf Life Saving NSW	Implementing a Successful Lessons Management Framework Across Multiple Major Disaster Events Kelli Hudson & Troy Gersback, City Of Gold Coast
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Empowering the First Nations Tourism Industry: Co-Designed and Community-Led Disaster Resilience Resources and Workshops Sue Monk & Cassandra Packer, Articulous	Panel: National Disaster Management in the Pacific: Leadership Across Large Ocean States Australia Assists and representatives from Pacific National Disaster Management Offices - Presenter names to be confirmed	Operational ‘Hot’ Debriefs for Potentially Traumatic Events: Reducing the Risk of Harm to First Responders Mark Welch, Fire Rescue Victoria	Paper to Platform - Digitising Disaster Welfare Patrick Moore, Homes NSW & David O'Brien, Department of Communities and Justice NSW	Beyond the Front Line: Supporting and Developing Future Female Leaders in Emergency Management Cara Gordon, Victorian Department Of Health
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Get Ready Queensland Goes National: Leading the Charge in Disaster Preparedness Kasey Donald & Gillian Moody, Queensland Reconstruction Authority	Panel continued	Supporting Community Recovery: Learnings from Biosecurity Outbreaks Kirsten Phillips, Biosecurity Queensland, Queensland Department of Primary Industries	Trust Before Reliance: AI Influence in Decision-Making Sara Mills-Kerr, University Of Newcastle	Panel: Beyond Consultation: What Community Partnership Looks Like in Disaster Practice Facilitator: Tracey Martinovich, DisasterWISE Panellists: Natasha Odgers, Disaster Resilience and Community Food Program
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Human and Social Impacts of Disasters on Residential Aged Care Facilities and Their Residents Annabelle Johnsone, Churchill Fellow	Panel continued	The First Response We Never Built: ASSYST-HEART Neuro-Stabilisation in Australasian Disaster Management Vania Miteva, VM Psychology Services Amanda Jones, Critical Incidents Response Network	Ctrl+Alt+Transform: Adopting a Coordination Center online collaboration tool Andrew Howe, Emergency Management Canterbury	Panel continued
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

	Room 1 - Southport 2 & 3	Room 2 - Southport 1
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Lessons Identified to Lasting Change Chair: David Parsons	Topic: Climate Change, Indigenous Knowledge and Nature-Based Solutions Chair: Arden Haar
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Lessons Identified but Not Learned About Learning Lessons Mark Cuthbert, Consultant	Panel: Cultural Fire Management in the Burdekin Dry Tropics Karen Vidler & Trinity Georgetown, Tropics NQ Dry Tropics & Eddie Smallwood, Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	Lessons‑Led Change: Embedding Lessons into Response at Operational Tempo Sanna Verhoef & Chris Jacobson, Transport For NSW	Panel continued
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	Recovery Coordination in a Changing Political, Community and Risk Environment Dave Owens, Risk-e Business Consultants	Walking Together: Indigenous Knowledge to deliver Climate Resilience for a Changing World Rachelle Cooper Kalkarni MSc, Sustainify & Aunty Leanne Phillips
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery	Topic: Regional and International Perspectives Chair: Mona Curry
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	Ngā Kōrero Parekura – Iwi Māori Experiences Across the 4 R’s Loraine Eade, Tokomaru Research Centre	Professionalizing Disaster Risk Management Workforce in Fiji - Development Competency Framework Yos Malole, Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Empowering the First Nations Tourism Industry: Co-Designed and Community-Led Disaster Resilience Resources and Workshops Sue Monk & Cassandra Packer, Articulous	Panel: National Disaster Management in the Pacific: Leadership Across Large Ocean States Australia Assists and representatives from Pacific National Disaster Management Offices - Presenter names to be confirmed
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Get Ready Queensland Goes National: Leading the Charge in Disaster Preparedness Kasey Donald & Gillian Moody, Queensland Reconstruction Authority	Panel continued
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Human and Social Impacts of Disasters on Residential Aged Care Facilities and Their Residents Annabelle Johnsone, Churchill Fellow	Panel continued
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

	Room 3 - Gold Coast Ballroom	Room 4 - Surfers Paradise Ballroom
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery Chair: Grantley Marcus	Topic: Politics, Governance and Whole-of-System Coordination Chair: Andrew Parnell
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Managing the Invisible Population: Practical Emergency Planning for Tourist Destinations Adam Lynch, Reliance Risk	Strengthening Capability Across Jurisdictions Through a Shared Exercise Platform: Lessons from a Federated National Implementation Miles Macdonald, 4C Strategies
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	From Policy to Practice: Building Inclusive Disaster Resilience Through Social Capital and Trust Yetta Gurtner, State Emergency Service	Alpine Emergency Management in Victoria: From Fragmentation to a Unified System Nathan Small, Alpine Resorts Victoria & Mark Owens, Country Fire Authority
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	The Road Through the Storm: Risk, Reality, and Driving Decisions During Tropical Cyclone Alfred Dr Matthew Stainer, Griffith University	Mapping the Invisible System: Trust, Boundaries, and Adaptation in Emergency Management Todd Miller, AUT University
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Human Impacts: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Recovery	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action Chair: Deborah Bunker
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	Imagining Emergency Services’ Recovery Operations in a Climate-Challenged World Through Application of Transformative Scenarios Matt Dyer & Natalie Oliver, Queensland Fire Department	SAIL: Surveillance Artificial Intelligence for Lifesaving Matthew Ingersole, Surf Life Saving NSW
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Operational ‘Hot’ Debriefs for Potentially Traumatic Events: Reducing the Risk of Harm to First Responders Mark Welch, Fire Rescue Victoria	Paper to Platform - Digitising Disaster Welfare Patrick Moore, Homes NSW & David O'Brien, Department of Communities and Justice NSW
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Supporting Community Recovery: Learnings from Biosecurity Outbreaks Kirsten Phillips, Biosecurity Queensland, Queensland Department of Primary Industries	Trust Before Reliance: AI Influence in Decision-Making Sara Mills-Kerr, University Of Newcastle
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	The First Response We Never Built: ASSYST-HEART Neuro-Stabilisation in Australasian Disaster Management Vania Miteva, VM Psychology Services Amanda Jones, Critical Incidents Response Network	Ctrl+Alt+Transform: Adopting a Coordination Center online collaboration tool Andrew Howe, Emergency Management Canterbury
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

	Room 5 - Coolangatta Rooms
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for ANZ
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Unravelling the Earthquake History in Our Backyard: An Investigation into the Caboolture Scarp Coralie Muddle, City Of Moreton Bay & Jane Sexton, QLD Fire Department
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	Interpreting Threat in Civilian HighThreat Environments: Comparative Lessons from Australia, United States and Europe Matthew Richardson, Tacmed Training
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	Presentation to be Announced
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Cross Category
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	Implementing a Successful Lessons Management Framework Across Multiple Major Disaster Events Kelli Hudson & Troy Gersback, City Of Gold Coast
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Beyond the Front Line: Supporting and Developing Future Female Leaders in Emergency Management Cara Gordon, Victorian Department Of Health
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Panel: Beyond Consultation: What Community Partnership Looks Like in Disaster Practice Facilitator: Tracey Martinovich, DisasterWISE Panellists: Natasha Odgers, Disaster Resilience and Community Food Program
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Panel continued
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

	Room 1 - Southport 2 & 3
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Lessons Identified to Lasting Change Chair: David Parsons
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Lessons Identified but Not Learned About Learning Lessons Mark Cuthbert, Consultant
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	Lessons‑Led Change: Embedding Lessons into Response at Operational Tempo Sanna Verhoef & Chris Jacobson, Transport For NSW
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	Recovery Coordination in a Changing Political, Community and Risk Environment Dave Owens, Risk-e Business Consultants
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	Ngā Kōrero Parekura – Iwi Māori Experiences Across the 4 R’s Loraine Eade, Tokomaru Research Centre
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Empowering the First Nations Tourism Industry: Co-Designed and Community-Led Disaster Resilience Resources and Workshops Sue Monk & Cassandra Packer, Articulous
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Get Ready Queensland Goes National: Leading the Charge in Disaster Preparedness Kasey Donald & Gillian Moody, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Human and Social Impacts of Disasters on Residential Aged Care Facilities and Their Residents Annabelle Johnsone, Churchill Fellow
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

	Room 2 - Southport 1
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Climate Change, Indigenous Knowledge and Nature-Based Solutions Chair: Arden Haar
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Panel: Cultural Fire Management in the Burdekin Dry Tropics Karen Vidler & Trinity Georgetown, Tropics NQ Dry Tropics & Eddie Smallwood, Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	Panel continued
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	Walking Together: Indigenous Knowledge to deliver Climate Resilience for a Changing World Rachelle Cooper Kalkarni MSc, Sustainify & Aunty Leanne Phillips
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Regional and International Perspectives Chair: Mona Curry
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	Professionalizing Disaster Risk Management Workforce in Fiji - Development Competency Framework Yos Malole, Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Panel: National Disaster Management in the Pacific: Leadership Across Large Ocean States Australia Assists and representatives from Pacific National Disaster Management Offices - Presenter names to be confirmed
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Panel continued
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Panel continued
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

	Room 3 - Gold Coast Ballroom
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Community Resilience, Preparedness and Recovery Chair: Grantley Marcus
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Managing the Invisible Population: Practical Emergency Planning for Tourist Destinations Adam Lynch, Reliance Risk
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	From Policy to Practice: Building Inclusive Disaster Resilience Through Social Capital and Trust Yetta Gurtner, State Emergency Service
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	The Road Through the Storm: Risk, Reality, and Driving Decisions During Tropical Cyclone Alfred Dr Matthew Stainer, Griffith University
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Human Impacts: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Recovery
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	Imagining Emergency Services’ Recovery Operations in a Climate-Challenged World Through Application of Transformative Scenarios Matt Dyer & Natalie Oliver, Queensland Fire Department
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Operational ‘Hot’ Debriefs for Potentially Traumatic Events: Reducing the Risk of Harm to First Responders Mark Welch, Fire Rescue Victoria
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Supporting Community Recovery: Learnings from Biosecurity Outbreaks Kirsten Phillips, Biosecurity Queensland, Queensland Department of Primary Industries
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	The First Response We Never Built: ASSYST-HEART Neuro-Stabilisation in Australasian Disaster Management Vania Miteva, VM Psychology Services Amanda Jones, Critical Incidents Response Network
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

	Room 4 - Surfers Paradise Ballroom
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Politics, Governance and Whole-of-System Coordination Chair: Andrew Parnell
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Strengthening Capability Across Jurisdictions Through a Shared Exercise Platform: Lessons from a Federated National Implementation Miles Macdonald, 4C Strategies
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	Alpine Emergency Management in Victoria: From Fragmentation to a Unified System Nathan Small, Alpine Resorts Victoria & Mark Owens, Country Fire Authority
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	Mapping the Invisible System: Trust, Boundaries, and Adaptation in Emergency Management Todd Miller, AUT University
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Digital Transformation and Technology in Action Chair: Deborah Bunker
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	SAIL: Surveillance Artificial Intelligence for Lifesaving Matthew Ingersole, Surf Life Saving NSW
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Paper to Platform - Digitising Disaster Welfare Patrick Moore, Homes NSW & David O'Brien, Department of Communities and Justice NSW
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Trust Before Reliance: AI Influence in Decision-Making Sara Mills-Kerr, University Of Newcastle
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Ctrl+Alt+Transform: Adopting a Coordination Center online collaboration tool Andrew Howe, Emergency Management Canterbury
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

	Room 5 - Coolangatta Rooms
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration & Exhibition Open! If you’ve already collected your name badge, you’re welcome to head straight in. If not, please visit the registration desk and our team will be happy to assist you.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Welcome to Day Two Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM	From First Aid to Threat Care: The Case for TECC as an Australian Trauma Baseline Tim Webb, Soter International & Brigadier David Ward, Specialist Emergency Physician and Senior Australian Army Reserve Medical Officer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	The Whakaari White Island Eruption Dr Tony Smith, Deputy Clinical Director, Hato Hone St John
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors
	Topic: Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for ANZ
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Unravelling the Earthquake History in Our Backyard: An Investigation into the Caboolture Scarp Coralie Muddle, City Of Moreton Bay & Jane Sexton, QLD Fire Department
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	Interpreting Threat in Civilian HighThreat Environments: Comparative Lessons from Australia, United States and Europe Matthew Richardson, Tacmed Training
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM	Presentation to be Announced
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Visit the qualified massaged therapists for Working Hands during lunch and afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary 5-minute massage. Located near the poster display area.
	Topic: Cross Category
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM	Implementing a Successful Lessons Management Framework Across Multiple Major Disaster Events Kelli Hudson & Troy Gersback, City Of Gold Coast
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM	Beyond the Front Line: Supporting and Developing Future Female Leaders in Emergency Management Cara Gordon, Victorian Department Of Health
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM	Panel: Beyond Consultation: What Community Partnership Looks Like in Disaster Practice Facilitator: Tracey Martinovich, DisasterWISE Panellists: Natasha Odgers, Disaster Resilience and Community Food Program
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Panel continued
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Mitigate, Plan, Detect and Respond: AI and aerial imagery across the disaster lifecycle M’Shenda Turner, Senior Director – ANZ Geospatial Content and REM Operations, Nearmap
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Hazards on the Horizon: Emerging Threats for Australia and New Zealand Jacinta Carroll, Senior Advisor in International Security and Public Policy, and Researcher, Deakin University
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Conference Closing Conference Chair: Des Hosie, National Operations Advisor at Fire and Emergency New Zealand