We invite you to join us in Christchurch (Ōtautahi), the vibrant heart of New Zealand’s South Island.
Set among world renowned gardens and the Avon River, Christchurch is a city that blends natural beauty with bold reinvention. Following the 2011 earthquakes, it has emerged stronger than ever, defined by innovative architecture, dynamic public spaces, and a thriving creative culture.
This is more than a conference location, it’s a city shaped by resilience, renewal, and forward thinking.
The conference serves as a vital platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and a unified approach to tackling asbestos-related challenges in the region.
Here’s what you missed at the March 2026 conference in Sydney:
ASBESTOS 2026 brought together professionals from across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and beyond, uniting the industry to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and shape the future of asbestos management. Held in Sydney, the conference welcomed over 300 delegates from 14 countries and provided a vital platform for discussion across the full asbestos lifecycle.
Building on the momentum of the Education Day introduced in Auckland 2025, the program placed a strong emphasis on practical learning, capability building, and real-world application, reflecting the growing need for cross-sector collaboration as the industry responds to evolving regulatory, technical, and environmental challenges.
The Education Day set the tone with workshops and technical sessions focused on regulatory reform, exposure monitoring methodologies, enclosure management, toxicology, and emerging technologies, alongside forward-looking discussion on proactive asbestos removal technologies and system-wide improvements across identification to disposal.
Across the main conference program, keynote presentations and technical sessions explored the strategic direction of the sector, with speakers from government, research, and industry addressing regulatory change, workforce capability, prevention strategies, respiratory protection standards, global analytical advancements, and innovation in risk management.
Cutting edge themes also included advances in asbestos detection technologies, AI applications in inspection and analysis, and new research into mesothelioma detection and treatment pathways. Together, these sessions delivered practical insights and future-focused perspectives that participants could immediately apply in their organisations.
Beyond the formal program, delegates connected through the exhibition hall, networking sessions, and the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening, reinforcing the importance of collaboration, innovation, and shared learning in driving industry progress.
The success of ASBESTOS 2026 reflected a sector actively engaged in continuous improvement, where the real value extended well beyond attendance, through the conversations, insights, and connections that will continue to shape practice long after the event. For those who were there, it was an essential point of access to the people, technologies, and ideas driving the future of asbestos management.
“You did a wonderful and meaningful conference. Keep up the good work. More power to FAMANZ.”
“Thank you for a great conference!”