About the 5th Scientific Asbestos Conference

The Asbestos Conference 2026, presented by the Faculty of Asbestos Management Australia and New Zealand (FAMANZ) and the Asbestos and Silica Safety Eradication Agency (ASSEA), is the premier event dedicated to advancing the management, regulation, and safe handling of asbestos across Australia and New Zealand.

This conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to share the latest insights, developments, and best practices in asbestos management. Through a series of expert presentations, workshops, and panel discussions, attendees will gain valuable knowledge to enhance safety standards and drive progress in asbestos risk management.

The conference serves as a vital platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and a unified approach to tackling asbestos-related challenges in the region.

ASBESTOS 2026 Conference Committee:

Name Organisation Country
Co-Chair – Jackii Shepherd FAMANZ Australia
Co-Chair – Eliza Henshaw Identifibre Australia
Co-Chair – Jodie Deakes ASSEA Australia
Pierina Otness CSIRO Australia
Alannah Elliott SQN Training New Zealand
Jonathan Scott More Environmental New Zealand
John Brown Hibbs & Associates Australia
Frank Ehrenfeld Eurofins USA
Rob Barton ACM Removals New Zealand
Sam McGee Chemsafety New Zealand
Susan Simmonds Prensa Australia
Kate Brooks KB Consulting New Zealand
Simon Paykel Manyard Marks New Zealand
Kevin White Thuroona Services Australia
Samuel Jackson Thuroona Services Australia
Brian Eva Identifibre Australia
Jasper Kosters Admanstars Netherlands
Julia Collins ASSEA Australia
Carolyn Stewart ASSEA Australia
Eva Lewkowicz ASSEA Australia
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