The National Bushfire Conference 2026, presented by Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia), is the nation’s leading forum dedicated to practical bushfire planning, design and risk mitigation. Under the theme “Designing the Fire-Ready Future,” the conference will bring together practitioners, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to explore how Australia can build safer, more resilient communities in the face of increasing bushfire risk.

Registration options: 

Day 0 - BPAD Workshop (Optional Add-On) Tuesday 27th October

As a key pre-conference feature, we will host a dedicated half-day BPAD Workshop on Tuesday afternoon, specifically designed for BPAD-accredited practitioners and industry peers. This focused session will provide a platform to explore the challenges, grey areas, and emerging issues within bushfire planning practices.

Held immediately before the official conference opening, the BPAD Workshop will be an opportunity to improve both consistency and confidence in BPAD practice across jurisdictions. 
The BPAD Workshop requires additional registration - REGISTER HERE                                                                    
Day 1, Full conference program - Wednesday 28th October 2026                                       

 Building Day – Incorporating the key theme, the program will highlight recent bushfires and house loss across Australia, focusing on fire-resilient construction, materials, compliance with the NCC and AS 3959, BAL-rated design approaches, and the application of bushfire protection measures. 

Followed by networking drinks onsite at the Opal Cove Resort.

 Day 2 - Full conference program - Thursday 29th October 2026                                                      

Planning Day – addressing risk assessment methodologies, land use planning frameworks, state and local policy updates, and planning for a bushfire future.