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Join senior leaders from emergency services, aviation, defence, maritime, medical, government, technology and critical infrastructure for three days of insight, networking and operational collaboration.
AUSTRALIA’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE, DISASTER MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
CONNECT. COLLABORATE. STRENGTHEN.
4 -7 AUGUST 2026
SHERATON MIRAGE, PORT DOUGLAS, QUEENSLAND
OPENING ADDRESS BY
GENERAL SIR PETER COSGROVE
Retired Senior Australian Army Officer and former Governor-General of Australia.
REQUEST YOUR INVITATION
Be part of the national conversation on emergency response and operational leadership.
Natural disasters are increasing in scale and complexity. Technology is changing how teams respond. Agencies, operators, contractors and industry partners need stronger coordination, better tools and deeper relationships before the next major incident occurs.
SARCON53 is where those conversations happen.
WHO NOW?
Limited Industry Invitations Available
Operational Coordination in Complex Environments
AI and Drones in Emergency Response
Disaster Response & Mass Rescue Operations
From chaos to coordination, night operations and NVG integration.
A moderated panel with KJR, Toll Uncrewed and CASA.
Insights from Westpac, SES and Air Ambulance Victoria.
SAR Governance
AMSA and CASA updates and Q&A.
Capability and Innovation in Remote SAR
VR simulation, survivor care and remote island logistics.
Sheraton Mirage, Port Douglas provides a unique setting for senior leaders to step away from day-to-day operations and build meaningful industry relationships.
SHERATON MIRAGE,
PORT DOUGLAS
A premium national conference destination
A limited number of delegate invitations are being extended to senior professionals across emergency response, aviation, maritime, medical, government, technology and operational leadership.
Our team will confirm eligibility and provide available delegate options.
Australia’s emergency response environment is changing.
HEAR FROM AUSTRALIA'S LEADING EXPERTS
GENERAL SIR PETER COSGROVE
Retired Senior Australian Army Officer and former Governor-General of Australia.
DAN GILLIS
Manager Response Centre
AMSA Response Centre (ARC), Response Division
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
ROWAN KIMBER
PAUL BRENNAN
Section Manager, Industry Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement Division
CASA
Senior Air Crewman Gold Coast
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
GLENN CHAPMAN
WENDY SULLIVAN
Head of Search & Rescue Aircrew Operations
Airborne Solutions Australia
Leidos
Director,
Marine Medical Solutions
WHY ATTEND
This is not just a Search and Rescue conference.
SARCON53 brings together the people responsible for responding when situations become complex, urgent and high consequence.
Disaster response and mass rescue
Emergency aviation and aeromedical retrieval
AI, drones and emerging technology
Operational coordination across agencies
Mental health and resilience
SAR governance, regulation and capability
Remote operations and logistics
Multi-agency collaboration
Emergency Services
Police and Government
Aviation and Aerospace
Defence
Maritime and Ports
Medical and Aeromedical
Disaster Recovery
Risk and Business Continuity
Mining and Resources
Critical Infrastructure
Technology and Drones
Universities and Research
Tourism and Marine Operators
Volunteer Rescue Organisations
Insurance and Catastrophe Response
Who Should Attend
Designed for leaders and teams across:
WHY ATTEND
Meet the people you may need before the next emergency.
SARCON53 includes:
Welcome Reception
Exhibition networking
Hawaiian Luau Dinner
Formal Conference Dinner
Demonstration Day
Static aircraft display
The existing program includes multiple structured networking opportunities across the conference.
Attendees will explore:
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