Safety Conference

Safety Conference 2026

Learning from the Past. Shaping the Future

Regional Queensland's most anticipated event dedicated to advancing safety leadership and practices is BACK.

Hosted in the vibrant city of Mackay, this flagship conference is your opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights and connect with leading professionals across industry. The Resource Industry Network Safety Conference is situated in the epicentre of regional manufacturing and mining, bringing together like-minded professionals and industry experts.

Friday 29 May 2026 MECC 7:00am – 4:30pm

About the conference

The 2026 Safety Conference will feature presentations from leading experts, practical and cost-effective solutions, and inspirational stories designed to equip attendees with the skills and information they can take back to their workplaces.

This year’s theme, Learning from the Past. Shaping the Future, will guide the day’s conversations and presentations, with a focus on sharing lessons, building capability and strengthening safety outcomes across industry.

Sponsors and speakers will be announced soon — stay tuned.

What to expect

  • High-impact keynote presentations from industry leaders
  • Practical insights and tools you can apply in your workplace
  • Opportunities to connect with peers across mining, manufacturing and METS
  • A full-day experience focused on improving safety outcomes

Conference details

Date: Friday 29 May 2026
Location: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC)
Time: Registrations from 6.45am, conference from 7.45am – 4:30pm

A light breakfast will be provided in Hall A for your enjoyment.

Secure your place

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of Central Queensland’s leading safety leadership event. Tickets are now available.

Resource Industry Network is the largest membership organisation in the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday and Bowen Basin region, supporting businesses across mining, manufacturing, engineering and METS.