For the first time in six years, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will play host to Australasia’s largest emergency management conference and exhibition, AFAC19 powered by INTERSCHUTZ, taking place from 27-30 August. Entry to the exhibition is free and host/AFAC member agencies will also get a free lunch voucher. The AFAC19 powered by INTERSCHUTZ exhibition will be the largest to date covering over 12,000sqm of gross exhibition space with close to 200 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest innovative products, services and solutions. The exhibition continues its evolution to service a collaborative industry that focuses on the common goal of protecting communities. A comprehensive representation of the sector will attend the exhibition including professionals from: rural and urban fire; fire safety, prevention and protection via the co-location with the IFE Australia National Conference; both land and aerial emergency and rescue services; defence force; first responders and public safety agencies and the industrial sector. The exhibition will also feature a comprehensive Expo Stage program with over 30 practical presentations aimed at helping those at the frontline of emergency management. Topics include: innovations and new technologies, mental health, wellbeing, community, resilience, trucks and PPE. The exhibition will also have some exciting live demonstrations, including a crash scene extrication from ARRO (Australasian Road Rescue Organisation); Fire Systems Supplies and Resqtec demonstrating how to lift a truck from a car using pneumatic lifting bags; Edge Training & Simulation will demonstrate flight crew extrication from a helicopter; whilst Smokeshield Australia will provide live fire training. Humanihut will also be demonstrating their shelter system and FTS will be giving attendees the chance to see their environmental monitoring systems. AFAC19 powered by INTERSCHUTZ – what’s on? • AFAC19 Conference • Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Research Forum • INTERSCHUTZ trade exhibition, featuring the Expo Stage, Demonstrations & AIDR Knowledge Centre • AFAC19 Gala Dinner • Professional Development Program • Co-located with the IFE National Conference (Institution of Fire Engineers) • Australian Disaster Resilience Conference running as the sixth stream of AFAC19 How to register for your free visitor pass: Visit www.afacconference.com.au/register - choose the Visitor Pass option and make sure that you select Victoria State Emergency Service in the organisation drop down – this will give you your lunch voucher. Exhibition opening hours: Tuesday 27 August: 13:00-18:00 Wednesday 28 August: 08.00-17:00 Thursday 29 August: 08:00-15:30 Attendance is for professionals aged 18 years and over, only.