In Dinner, Training, Workshops

Pre-Conference Workshops + Critical Communications Conference: Perth 25 – 26 March, 2026

Join us in Perth in March 2026, for pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, 25 March and Conference on Thursday 26 March. 

Workshops are available to book in addition to the conference program and WA State Networking Dinner. 

The Perth conference features a jam-packed stream of critical communications presentations, closing out with an expert panel.

The WA State Networking Dinner will be held in the evening following the conference, where the highly anticipated WA State Professional of the Year Award winner will be announced. Nominations are now open and will close on Friday, 27 February 2026 – Nominate now. 

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 >> 

Workshops: Wednesday 25, 2026
Conference and State Networking Dinner: Thursday 26 March, 2026
Venue: Aloft Perth Hotel in Rivervale
Time: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Workshops and Conference) 6:00 PM -10:30 PM (State Networking Dinner)

Bookings open in 2026.

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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.

Presenter Biographies

Announcements coming soon!

 



Don’t miss this fantastic Perth conference!

*The venue for both the conference and Networking Dinner is the Aloft Perth Hotel in Rivervale. 

**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 - 25th March 2026 - 26th March 2026
Location - The Aloft Hotel, Rivervale, 27 Rowe Avenue, Rivervale, Australia