The NECWG Members Conference will be held in Darwin, Australia, from 4 to 6 November 2026. The conference provides an opportunity for NECWG member agencies to come together, share experiences, discuss emerging issues, and collaborate on key priorities for the future of emergency communications and dispatch across Australia and New Zealand.
This event is separate from the annual NECWG Industry Engagement Forum, which is planned for May 2027 in Sydney and will focus on engagement with industry partners and stakeholders.
Overview
Dates
Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 November 2026
Venue
NT House, Darwin
Welcome drinks
Tuesday, 3 November commencing at 18:00 Sweethearts at Cinema Collective – 74 Mitchell Street, Darwin
Conference timing
Gather at 8am for 8.15am start – Wednesday morning and concludes at 10.00 am Friday 6 November to assist attendees with departing flight arrangements.
SILO meetings
These are incorporated into the Wednesday programme, so there is no separate Tuesday afternoon SILO meeting.
Workshop
Wednesday, 4 November at 8:15 NT House – Larakia Conference Room, 22 Mitchell Street, Darwin
Conference dinner
Thursday, 5 November commencing at 17:00 with pre dinner drink, canapes served at 17:30, dinner 18:00 Novotel Darwin 100 Esplanade, Darwin
Accommodation options
NOVOTEL DARWIN – CBD- 100 Esplanade, Darwin City NT HILTON DARWIN – 32 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT VIBE DARWIN – 7 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT
Registration
Registration is now open and should have been sent to you personally. The attendance fee is AUD $750, with an early bird fee of AUD $500 for registrations received by 16 October.
Registrations should be completed by 16 October and there are no refunds for non-attendance.
