National Bushfire Conference – Conference Program Announced

Fire Protection Association (FPA) Australia is excited to announce that the 2026 National Bushfire Conference program is now live!

This October, we’re bringing together bushfire practitioners, planners, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders to explore how Australia can build safer, more resilient communities in the face of increasing bushfire risk.

Under the theme “Designing the Fire-Ready Future”, more than 20 speakers will share their expertise, insights and practical approaches across bushfire planning, design, research and risk mitigation.

So, who will you hear from? Here are just a few:

• Justin Leonard – Bushfire Research
• Nick McCarthy – Senior Research and Development Officer
• Kathryn Kinnear – Bushfire and Environment Consultant
• Edward Wilson – Fire Safety Engineer
• Mark Schuster – Bushfire Planner and Ecological Scientist

Drawing on lessons from recent fire seasons and emerging policy reforms, our speakers will explore how land-use planning, building design, emergency management and community preparedness must evolve together to meet the challenges ahead.

Be part of Designing the Fire-Ready Future.

View the full conference program to discover all speakers, sessions and presentations.

View Conference Program