ASBESTOS 2026 Conference

Awareness | Action | IMPACT

The Faculty of Asbestos Management of Australia and New Zealand (FAMANZ), together with the Asbestos and Silica Safety Eradication Agency (ASSEA), is delighted to welcome you to ASBESTOS 2026, taking place 2–4 March at Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney.

With more than 300 delegates converging on Sydney, ASBESTOS 2026 is set to be one of the most significant gatherings of asbestos management professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Bringing together regulators, consultants, removalists, occupational hygienists, laboratories, researchers and policy leaders, this is a high-profile event shaping the future of our industry.

The final conference program is now available, featuring:

  • A practical, capability-building Education Day
  • International and local keynote presentations
  • Concurrent technical streams and case studies
  • Panel discussions addressing emerging challenges
  • A vibrant Exhibition Hall showcasing leading suppliers and innovation

Whether you are working on the frontline of removal and remediation, advising on risk and compliance, leading regulatory reform, or shaping policy, ASBESTOS 2026 offers critical insight, shared experience and professional connection.

We can’t wait to see you in Sydney.

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Key Dates

15 September 2025

Early Bird Registration Opens

31 January 2026

Standard registration applied

25 September 2025

Abstract Submissions Open

23 November 2025

Abstract Submissions Close – Extended

Tuesday 9 December 2025

Presenter acceptance confirmed

Sunday 1 March 2026

Welcome Reception

Monday 2 March 2026

Education Day

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Conference Commences

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Gala Event and Awards Evening

Wednesday 4 March 2026

Conference concludes

Awareness | Action | IMPACT

The conference programme will include an education day, a series of concurrent streams, technical sessions, international speakers, panel discussions and social functions.

Why Attend Asbestos 2026?

Asbestos 2026: Awareness | Action | IMPACT is more than a conference — it’s a chance to be part of the change.

  • Build awareness: Gain insights into the latest asbestos science, global regulatory updates, what works and what doesn’t when trying to drive positive change, and innovative approaches to communicating risk across technical and community audiences.
  • Take action: Explore best practice removal techniques, new survey tools, respiratory protection standards, and workforce training initiatives that are shaping safer worksites.
  • See the impact: Hear from leading researchers, clinicians, and advocates on mesothelioma trends, treatment advances, and the systems of care that support workers, families, and communities.

This is your opportunity to learn from international and local experts, reflect on progress since the last conference, and discover what’s next for asbestos management in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. Join a network of professionals committed to turning awareness into action — and action into lasting impact.

Who would benefit from attending?

The conference is for everyone involved in the asbestos management industry and connects the industry frontline workers, technical and laboratory experts, regulators, key decision makers and those who support asbestos disease victims.

This conference will welcome:

  • asbestos removal contractors
  • occupational hygienists
  • asbestos assessors and surveyors
  • demolition contractors
  • disposal contractors
  • contaminated site consultants
  • environmental science graduates and technicians
  • local, state and federal government
    – including regulatory and safety
    agencies
  • environmental consultants
  • asbestos analysts
  • property managers
  • occupational hygiene
  • recycling industry operators
  • equipment suppliers
  • non-government organisations –
    asbestos disease support and advocacy
    groups, trade unions and industry
    bodies.
  • hazmat

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Become a Sponsor

Being a sponsor of ASBESTOS 2026 Conference provides a unique opportunity to highlight your organisation’s role in the asbestos management system.

Be a part of the asbestos safety talk to an expected 200+ industry professionals.

Our sponsorship packages ensure that as an event sponsor, you will receive multiple benefits and opportunities to increase brand awareness and connect with industry leaders and professionals.

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Become an Exhibitor

Would you like to showcase your products and services to key stakeholders in the asbestos management system? You’re invited to exhibit at ASBESTOS 2026. Bump in Sunday 1 March, Exhibition Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 March, bump out Wednesday 4 March.

  • showcase new products
  • grow your customer base
  • increase brand awareness
  • meet and influence people within your industry
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