Australia to host the 9th International Wildland Fire Conference (IWFC) for the first time since 2003

AFAC has announced that Australia will host the International Wildland Fire Conference (IWFC) in Melbourne for the first time since 2003. The 9th IWFC was officially launched during the opening ceremony of the AFAC26 Conference and will be held on 4-7 April 2028 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. According to the announcement, the conference brings together fire and emergency management practitioners, policymakers, scientists and researchers from around the world to share knowledge and shape the future of wildland fire management. It will be held alongside the 2nd Global Fire Management Hub Plenary, hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Expressions of interest can be registered on the event website, and those wanting the latest IWFC updates are invited to email AFAC to be added to its communications list.