Critical Communications Conference: Sydney, 13 – 14 May 2026
Get ready Sydney, we’re coming back! Don’t miss the ARCIA Sydney Critical Communications Conference and NSW State Networking Dinner 2026!
Following a fantastic conference in 2025, we’re headed back to Sydney in May 2026, with pre conference workshops on 13 May and a one day conference program on 14 May.
Join us for the third ARCIA Critical Communications Conference in Sydney at the NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre. The Sydney conference features pre-conference workshops running on Wednesday 13 May, followed by a jam-packed stream of radio and critical communications presentations on Thursday 14 May.
Finish off the day by getting together with your peers at the NSW Networking Dinner, where the highly anticipated winner of the NSW State Professional of the Year Award will be announced. You can make a nomination for this State Award via the ARCIA website until 17 April, 2026.
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 >>
Bookings open soon!
Half-day Workshops | Wednesday, 13 May
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, 37 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Conference | Thursday, 14 May
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, 37 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
NSW State Networking Dinner | Thursday, 14 May
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Networking drinks from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: TBC
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Conference Chair
Chris Stevens
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. |
**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.
Location - NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, 37 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills, Australia