- Dates: 27/07/2026 > 28/07/2026
- Venue: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Event Website: anzdmc.com.au
Adapting to a Changing World: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Disasters Today
Disaster & Emergency Management Conference bring together some of Australia and New Zealand’s most dedicated sector leaders, professionals and service providers in the one place for two big days of learning, listening, strategising and conceptualising the future of the sector.
The Ultimate Disaster & Emergency Management Conference for Aus & NZ professionals
At DEMC25 we’re asking the BIG questions…
- How do we advance professionalisation, leadership and integration?
- How do we harness technology and innovation?
- How do we introduce inclusive approaches to safety, resilience and ethical excellence?
- How do we reduce risk and prepare for complex emergencies?
An adaptable sector = Safer outcomes
- To support multi-sectoral collaboration and create a platform for knowledge sharing, case studies and learning opportunities to advance the outcomes of the D&E sector.
- To give professionals access to the latest research, projects, programs and strategies to help meet the diverse needs of the D&E sector.
- To share best practices, explore innovative concepts and facilitate meaningful connections to transform interagency collaboration and communication.
- To draw lessons from experiences and share applicable insights and innovations for all D&E professionals as we walk into a challenging future.
Does this sound like you?
Here’s a snapshot of delegates you can connect with at DEMC
DEMC brings together professionals across the Emergency Services, Fire, Police, Ambulance, Defence Force, Federal, State and local government, Private sector and climate change agencies, Volunteer services and Indigenous business and Universities. Typically, we see delegates range from:
- ADFLO (Defence)
- Federal and State Government Heads of Departments, Directors and Coordinators
- General Managers and Managers of Emergency Response and Emergency Services
- Assistant Directors and Assistant Commissioners
- CEOs and business owners and leaders (technology, communication, insurance)
- Director, Coordinators and Unit Managers of Disaster Management Teams and offices
- Clinical psychologists, mental health or allied health care workers
- Area Controllers, Disaster response coordinators
- Community Engagement Officers, Recovery Managers and Community Development
- Economists, Futurists, Environmental Scientists
Is DEMC for me?
Yes! DEMC is for you if you’re looking for honest conversations and actionable strategies around….
- Advancing Professionalisation, Leadership and Integration, lessons in Interagency and Cross-Border Collaboration and decision-making tools.
- Harnessing Technology and Innovation. This includes Leveraging and Navigating AI and Data, Addressing Space Weather and Nuclear Challenges and Cybersecurity in Disaster Management.
- Global and Regional Approaches in Disaster and Emergency Management as well as Supporting Multilingual and New Populations and Adapting Global Best Practices plus more.
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness for Complex Emergencies. This could include Practical Preparedness for Large-Scale Evacuations, Supply Chains and Technology-Independent Responses as well as Managing Large-Scale Evacuations and Cascading Crises and Critical Infrastructure Failures with Cybersecurity and Corporate Preparedness.
What will I gain from attending DEMC?
Strategies – Unity – Transformation
Understand the current research and data around what the sector needs now, and what the immediate future means for you and your peers. Take this information back into your role, your organisation and your community.
- Access to all recorded keynote presentations (30 days)
- All recorded concurrent presentations (30 days)
- Access to conference app
- Printed conference materials
- Over 10 hours towards CPD points
- Your personalised certificate of attendance
This is your chance to connect with your peers, emergency management personnel from state and local governments, frontline workers, NGOs, and other recovery agencies.
The fun stuff
Have a break away from your inbox + the fun stuff
Get ready to enjoy:
- An exclusive welcome networking function with drinks, canapes and entertainment
- A 5-star catering package for the entire conference with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- A special gift for returning delegates
- The chance to win awesome prizes
- Chillout mindfulness zones
- A break away from your every-day to focus on the future of the sector and network building with purpose
Join us at DEMC and enjoy a renewed enthusiasm and energy for the sector, the people who make it possible and the teams working on the ground.
