National Bushfire Conference 2025: From Risk to Readiness – Early bird closes Friday 1st August 2025

The National Bushfire Conference 2025, presented by Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia), is the nation’s premier platform dedicated to practical bushfire planning, risk reduction, and community resilience. Under the theme “From Risk to Readiness,” this conference will bring together experts from across Australia to address how we can prepare more effectively, respond more precisely, and design more resilient built environments.

Drawing lessons from global and national bushfire events, the conference will explore how land use planning, building standards, emergency services, and community preparedness must evolve. It will also spotlight Australia’s growing network of BPAD practitioners, whose role in guiding planning and construction decisions in bushfire-prone areas has never been more critical.

Alongside these sessions, a dedicated tradeshow will showcase the latest bushfire protection technology, materials, systems and services – offering opportunities to explore innovative solutions, connect with industry leaders, and discover innovations that make a real difference.

This event is tailored to those working at the coalface of bushfire risk:

BPAD-accredited bushfire consultants and assessors
Aspiring bushfire consultants
Town planners and land-use professionals
Building designers, architects, and developers
Emergency services, incident controllers, fire services representatives
Policymakers and regulators
Academic researchers and technical specialists

Call for speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and case studies is now open. If your organisation, team, or practice is leading the way in bushfire planning, this is your chance to share your expertise with a national audience.

Let’s move from risk to readiness and shape a more fire-resilient Australia, together.