WTC2026 Speakers
Be part of something extraordinary!
World Trails Conference 19 – 22 October 2026.
Key dates for speakers
| 16 October 2025 | Abstract submissions open |
| 31 January 2026 | Abstract submissions close |
| February/March 2026 | Abstract review period |
| April 2026 | Abstracts confirmed and speakers contacted |
| May 2026 | Agenda announced |
All speakers are required to register as a delegate.
Note: The early bird offer ends middnight Thursday 30 April 2026
Abstract Submission Guidelines:
Submit an abstract and be part of the conversation on the future of trails. Your submission should provide a summary of your proposed presentation (research, case study, workshop etc) and include a title, overview and short description that can be used in the agenda, and select a topic area from the options below:
- 15-minute case study presentation
- 60-minute workshop presentation
- Your abstract should be a maximum of 300 – 350 words (2000 characters).
- Speakers are required to present in person at the World Trails Conference in Perth, Western Australia
- All speakers are required to register as a delegate.
- The presenting author is required to ensure that all contributors are aware of the content of the abstract before submission.
- Abstracts close midnight Saturday 31 January 2026 AWST (GMT +8)
- All authors will be notified if their abstract is accepted or not accepted in March 2026.
Topic Areas
| Accessibility | Arts |
| Asset Management | Cities & Towns |
| Communication | Community Engagement |
| Conservation | Construction |
| Cultural Engagement | Data & Monitoring |
| Design & Planning | Economic Impact |
| Environmental Care | Equity of Access |
| Funding | Education |
| Governance | Health & Wellbeing |
| Inclusive Engagement | Indigenous Engagement |
| Infrastructure | Maintenance |
| Nature-based Solutions | Policy & Governance |
| Research | Risk Management |
| Safety | Stewardship |
| Social Responsibility | Sustainability |
| Technical Training | Technology |
| Tourism | Volunteers |
Speaker Submissions
