NECWG-A/NZ will be holding the next Industry Engagement Forum in Geelong, Victoria in May 2026 at the Novotel Hotel.

This page provides information for NECWG Members and Industry Delegates.

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Information for NECWG Members

For the 2026 industry engagement forum, the theme is to investigate the factors to commence progress of the Australia and New Zealand NECWG White Paper recommendations. At this forum we will explore this theme and collaborate with you on the opportunities, challenges, development of capabilities, and identification of objectives to support emergency communications of the future.

To ensure attendees can get the appropriate travel approvals, we are distributing the draft agenda now. The draft agenda can be accessed via the GovTeams link below:

• NECWG ANZ – Agenda, Geelong May 2026 Members.docx

A final agenda will be distributed closer to the conference date.

A few things to note for this conference:

• The Executive Committee have made the decision to start the conference at 12:00 on Monday, 11^th May. Lunch will be provided at this time and members will then move into SILO meetings for the afternoon. Further information will be provided by your SILO leads.
• Industry colleagues will join the forum for two days, Tuesday 12^th and Wednesday 13^th May.
• The year 2026 marks the 30^th anniversary of NECWG A/NZ. To mark this occasion, past NECWG members have been invited to the official dinner on Wednesday, 13^th May.

NECWG Member Registration and Fees

You can register online:

• Use the NECWG Members Registration Form; OR
• Use the following QR code:

Conference attendance fees have been increased to $750, however, there is an early bird registration fee of $500 if registration is received by 10^th April. Please note: There will be NO refunds issued for non attendance.

To assist in confirming number of attendees, please submit the registration form no later than 24th April.

Venue and accommodation:

The conference is being held at the Novotel, Geelong (recommended). A discounted rate has been negotiated – securing your accommodation by Booking Here.

We are excited about the opportunity this year’s event provides and look forward to seeing you there, along with our past NECWG members and industry colleagues.

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Information for Industry Delegates

For the 2026 industry engagement forum, the theme is to investigate the factors to commence progress of the Australia and New Zealand NECWG White Paper recommendations. At this forum we will explore this theme and collaborate with you on the opportunities, challenges, development of capabilities, and identification of objectives to support emergency communications.

The draft agenda can be accessed via the GovTeams link below:

• NECWG A/NZ Workshop Agenda (Geelong, May 2026)

A final agenda will be distributed closer to the conference date.

Industry Booths (Stalls)

For this conference, we intend to offer industry partners the option of having booths on site (approximately 3×2 metres).

Exhibitor Passes are required for vendor personnel who are not registered as Industry Conference Delegates.

Includes:

• Access to the exhibition area;
• Observation of open plenary conference sessions only.

Does not include:

• Participation in workshops, breakout sessions, or facilitated discussions;
• Delegate networking functions unless otherwise specified Exhibitor Passes will be visually distinct from Industry Delegate passes to support access management.

To register for an industry booth and exhibitor passes refer to the link below:

• NECWG-A/NZ Industry Vendor Prospectus

Conference Delegate Registration and Fees

You can register online:

• Use the NECWG Industry Delegates Registration Form; OR
• Use the following QR code:

Conference attendance fees have been increased to $1000, however, there is an early bird registration fee of $750 if registration is received by 10^th April. Please note: There will be NO refunds issued for non attendance.

To assist in confirming number of attendees, please submit the registration form no later than 24th April.

We are excited about the opportunity this year’s event provides and look forward to seeing you there.

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