In Dinner, Training

Pre-Conference Workshops + Critical Communications Conference: Brisbane 29 – 30 July, 2026

Third on the ARCIA conference circuit is Brisbane! Join us for the QLD Critical Communications Conference and QLD State Networking Dinner in July 2026!

Following a fantastic conference in 2025, we’re heading back to sunny Brisbane on 29 – 30  July 2026.

Bookings open soon!

Join us for the ARCIA Critical Communications Conference in Brisbane at Rydges South Bank. The Brisbane conference features pre-conference workshops running on Wednesday, 29 July with a jam-packed stream of radio and critical communications presentations on Thursday, 30 July.

Finish off the day by getting together with your peers at the QLD Networking Dinner, where the highly anticipated winner of the QLD State Professional of the Year Award will be announced. You can make a nomination for this State Award via the ARCIA website until 3 July, 2026.

Date: Thursday, 29 July 2026 Pre Conference Workshops
Venue and Address: Rydges, 9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Workshops and Conference), 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm (QLD State Networking Dinner)

Numbers are strictly limited due to venue capacity for the conference and the dinner, so book your seats for you and your colleagues ASAP. Discounts apply on all rates for current ARCIA Members. Not a member yet? Join ARCIA now >> 

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Conference Chair

 

Chris Stevens

Photo of Chris Stevens, Managing Director, CartGIS

Managing Director, CartGIS

Chris Stevens is Managing Director of CartGIS Pty Ltd, an emergency management, GIS and mapping and communications consultancy company based in Melbourne. Chris has extensive experience in LMR network design, planning and implementation as well as GIS and mapping application design and commissioning.

CartGIS Pty Ltd also specialises in bespoke training and education for the critical communication community. Chris has extensive qualifications and experience in secondary, tertiary and workplace training and education, which, coupled with his communication experience, delivers industry and client focused outcomes.

Chris is also Co-Vice President of ARCIA, and Sub-committee convenor of training and education for ARCIA.

 


Bookings Open Soon!

**The conference organisers reserve the right to make changes to the agenda at any time and without notice. Please check close to the conference date for the latest agenda.

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Date - 29th July 2026 - 30th July 2026
Location - Rydges South Bank Brisbane, 9 Glenelg Street , South Brisbane, Australia