WTC2026 Speakers  

Be part of something extraordinary!
World Trails Conference 19 – 22 October 2026.

Speaker Submissions

 

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

 

 

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