The 2026 Lessons Management Forum will be a hybrid event held at the Brisbane Marriot Hotel, Queensland and online from 19-21 May 2026.

Visit the official Lessons Management event page for more information

The aim of the forum is to provide professional development, networking collaboration opportunities and knowledge sharing for lessons practitioners to support and grow the practice of lessons management, and promote a learning culture.

The forum has 3 objectives:

1. Share lessons identified or learned (refer to the Lessons Management Handbook for definition of learned lessons).
2. Provide introductory level training, workshops, and presentations to educate, encourage, and empower those new to lessons management.
3. Provide presentations and workshops that challenge and advance the thinking and practice of experienced lessons management practitioners.

Registrations now open

The following ticket types are available on the registration platform:

• 2-day in-person | Forum only | 19-20 May | $460 +GST

• 3-day in-person | Forum plus workshop on day 3 | 19-21 May | $585 +GST

• 2-day virtual | 19-20 May | $295 +GST

• Coming soon: Workshop only (in-person) | 21 May | $125 +GST per workshop

Lessons Management Award

AFAC, along with member agencies, has recognised the continued need to develop lessons management capability across the fire and emergency services in Australia. The AFAC Knowledge Innovation and Research Utilisation Community of Practice develops and advocates approaches that support the development and sharing of good practice in knowledge management, lessons management, innovation, and cultural practices that support our business at all levels. Learn more about the awards here.

Nominations for the award have now closed.

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Lessons Management Forum are now open and AFAC is seeking interested organisations, with a range of sponsorship levels to meet your requirements.

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact ana.moreno@afac.com.au for a prospectus.

For further information or enquiries, please contact events.afac@afac.com.au.