ACRNA Conferences
2025 Conference
Sydney
The Australian Control Room Network conference once again rolls around to Sydney and is being held at the palatial Fullerton hotel on the 28th and 29th of October. As measure of growth of the association – our last conference digs in Sydney were at Brighton-le-Sands which we have now well-and-truly outgrown. This years theme of “Business Continuity” focuses on building organisational resilience through proactive risk management, adaptive planning, and leveraging emerging technologies to ensure seamless operations in the face of disruption.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with experts from various industries that operate control rooms, as well as businesses offering support and expertise in this field. Case studies and technical presentations will be shared, allowing for the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
A highlight of the conference will be the keynote address by Arnold Dix, a Professor of Engineering, respected Barrister of the High Court of Australia and seasoned disaster investigator.
The conference dinner, scheduled for the end of day one, offers a chance for networking among industry peers, accompanied by insight from Dr Jordon Nguyen, a leading Australian engineer, inventor and innovator and founder of Psykinetic, a social business committed to bringing positive, sustainable and life-altering change.
Day two will feature site tours to selected control rooms in Sydney, providing firsthand insights into their operations. The conference will conclude with an interactive workshop titled “Designing the Control Room of the Future” facilitated by Dr Sarah Goodman and Dr Yidan Zhang of the Human-Centred Computing department at Monash University.
The Association’s overarching goal of pursuing control room best practices underscores the value of attending this conference, promising attendees both valuable knowledge and networking opportunities to advance in this specialised field.
The Association is committed to maintaining a cost-effective event that offers exceptional value for money, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.
Check back soon as more site visits to come…Pre-Conference Networking Drinks | 5:00–7:00 PM
Arriving early? Join us at the elegant Fullerton Hotel Bar for an evening of relaxed networking ahead of the conference. Enjoy a special complimentary drink as you connect with ACRNA committee members and fellow professionals from across the control room industry. It’s the perfect opportunity to start conversations, build new connections, and ease into the event in a friendly and informal setting.
Fullerton Hotel
This years conference will be held at the fabulous Fullerton Hotel, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney.
For those wishing to stay at the hotel during the conference, please use this link to obtain a 10% discount on your room rate; The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Accommodation for ACRNA Conference
The conference registration price of $999+GST is all inclusive of;
2 Day Conference
- Conference eve event
- Keynote speaker
- Presentations
- Site Visits
- Transport to and from site visits
- Panel discussions
- Interactive workshop
Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon teas on Days 1 and 2
- Networking drinks at the end of Day 1
- Conference 3 course Dinner and celebrity Dinner Speaker evening of Day 1
Extras
- 10% Discount on accommodation at The Fullerton Hotel
- ACRNA Membership
Registration fees
$849 (+GST) until 21st September or $999 (+GST) thereafter
Cancellation Policy: If the conference is unable to proceed the Association will fully refund your conference registration fee. This does not include airfares, accommodation or other expenses.
Registrations are now closed
The Association’s annual conference is set to take place on the 23rd and 24th of October at the Langham hotel in Melbourne, alongside the picturesque Yarra River. This year’s conference theme, “Success through People, Process, and Product“, is particularly relevant to businesses and industries operating control rooms. These elements are crucial for the effective and efficient operation of control rooms, ensuring ongoing success and development.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with experts from various industries that operate control rooms, as well as businesses offering support and expertise in this field. Case studies and technical presentations will be shared, allowing for the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
A highlight of the conference is the keynote address by Malcolm Wells DSC AM, a retired Brigadier from the Australian Army with extensive experience in control rooms both internationally (including Afghanistan) and domestically (such as during the Defence COVID-19 response).
The conference dinner, scheduled for the end of day one, offers a chance for networking among industry peers, accompanied by entertainment from Shane Jacobson, a well-known Australian actor, director, writer, and comedian.
Day two will feature site tours to selected control rooms in Melbourne, providing firsthand insights into their operations. The conference will conclude with an interactive workshop titled “Recruitment, Training, Retention, and Development,” focusing on the critical role of control room staff and strategies for their recruitment, training, and ongoing support.
The Association’s overarching goal of pursuing control room best practices underscores the value of attending this conference, promising attendees both valuable knowledge and networking opportunities to advance in this specialised field.
The Association is committed to maintaining a cost-effective event that offers exceptional value for money, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.
Barco are offering a special conference eve event on the 22nd October from 3pm-5pm. The event will be held at their Port Melbourne office and provide a great opportunity to network with fellow conference delegates and get an insight to the amazing products and solutions Barco have on offer for control rooms. The ACRNA will arrange travel from the Langham for those wishing to join, so please ensure you select this option when registering for the conference.
Closer to the conference date you will be invited to nominate three site visit preferences from the venues presented. The venue options on this page will continue to update as we lock-in additional venues. As each venue’s visitor limit is reached – on a first-in-best-dressed basis – the preferences will be cascaded. Please avoid sending multiple delegates from the same organisation to the same site visit.
The 2024 ACRNA Conference will be held at The Langham, Melbourne’s premier luxury hotel desirably located on the banks of the Yarra River over looking the City of Melbourne. Please enjoy a conference delegate discounted room rate of 15%.
The Langham
1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Melbourne 3006
T: 61 (3) 8696 8888
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The conference registration price of $999+GST is all inclusive of;
2 Day Conference
- Conference eve event
- Keynote speaker
- Presentations
- Site Visits
- Transport to and from site visits
- Panel discussions
- Interactive workshop
Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon teas on Days 1 and 2
- Networking drinks at the end of Day 1
- Conference 3 course Dinner and celebrity Dinner Speaker evening of Day 1
Extras
- 15% Discount on accommodation at The Langham Hotel
- ACRNA Membership
Registration fees
$849 (+GST) until 31st August or $999 (+GST) thereafter
Cancellation Policy: If the conference is unable to proceed the Association will fully refund your conference registration fee. This does not include airfares, accommodation or other expenses.