SCREEN FOREVER 40 brings together an aspirational, collaborative and optimistic conference program that reflects the full breadth of Australia’s screen sector. Across scripted, unscripted, factual, entertainment and children’s content, the program is designed to encourage cross-pollination, shared learning and new ways of doing business - locally and globally.

Storytelling sits at the heart of everything we do. While our formats, audiences and platforms may differ, the challenges and opportunities we face increasingly overlap. These program strands are designed to spark elevated conversations about the creative, commercial and strategic decisions shaping the future of our industry, and to support producers to grow sustainable, globally connected businesses.

The program is structured around five key strands:

1) Critical Change: Understanding the forces reshaping our sector

2) Influence Unlocked: Agenda-setting conversations with industry decision-makers

3) Market & Audience Amplified: Strategies to reach audiences and succeed in the marketplace

4) Fiscal Frame: Revenue, monetisation and investment in focus

5) Creative Acceleration: Expanding craft, collaboration and creative ambition

Our SCREEN FOREVER 40 Bootcamp Webinar is aimed at emerging and early-career industry professionals who want to make the most of their first time at SCREEN FOREVER. The Bootcamp will provide an overview of the extensive three-day program of industry panels, SPA Connect, and important 
social events. Gain expert advice from seasoned professionals about how to take advantage of all
opportunities at the conference.

The Bootcamp will be via a Zoom webinar. 

Whilst idea submissions for SCREEN FOREVER 40 have now closed, you can submit your idea for SCREEN FOREVER 41 to be held in 2027. 

We strive to curate a program bursting with unmissable networking events, business meetings and inspiring thought leadership. As we build our program, we want to hear your thoughts on topics, projects, speakers and moderators you want to see in the SCREEN FOREVER program.  

You can submit your idea by clicking on the button below. Ideas submission close on Friday, 18 December 2026.