Explore. Connect. Reimagine the Future of Trails.
The World Trails Conference 2026 is where the global trails community comes together — to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and celebrate the power of trails to connect people, cultures, and landscapes.
This year’s agenda has been thoughtfully crafted to take you on a journey — from inspiring keynote presentations and engaging panel discussions to immersive field experiences and cultural events that showcase the best of Western Australia.
View of the Perth City Skyline from Optus Stadium. Credit: Tourism WA
Across four dynamic days, you’ll hear from international leaders, local innovators, First Nations voices, and passionate trail advocates shaping the future of sustainable recreation, tourism, and conservation. You’ll have the chance to learn, collaborate, and contribute to global conversations about how trails can regenerate land, support communities, and inspire meaningful connection with nature.
Beyond the sessions, the conference is an experience in itself — with opportunities to walk the land, meet fellow trailblazers, and celebrate shared achievements under WA’s vast southern skies.
Eagle View Lookout. Credit: Off The Beaten Track WA
This isn’t just a schedule of sessions — it’s a living, breathing celebration of what trails represent.
Discover what’s planned below and start mapping your path through an agenda designed to inform, inspire, and transform.
Monday Trail Experiences
You can reserve your place in one of the Monday Half-Day or Full Day Trips during the event registration.
You will be contacted by the tour operator to finalise your booking and make payment once the tour reaches minimum capacity. Please note, you can modify your registration and add or amend your tour selections until March 2026, unless sold-out prior.
Monday 19 October 2026
| Time | Trail Experience | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 | Discover the Bibbulmun Track | $125.00 | Perth Hills |
| 7:00 | Tunnels, Falls & Eagle Views | $95.00 | John Forest National Park |
| 8:00 | Amazing Dwellingup Trails Town Tour | $277.00 | Dwellingup |
| 8:00 | Kitty’s Gorge 9km | $95.00 | Serpentine National Park |
| 15:00 | Twilight Tunnels & Haunted Horizons | $105.00 | John Forrest National Park |
| 17:00 | Lesmurdie Falls sunset Hike | $85.00 | Perth Hills |
*Half and Full Day Trail Experiences can be reserved during registration. Tour Operators will then contact attendees to finalise bookings and take payment |
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
| Time | Agenda | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 | Morning Walk: Urban Trail #1 | East Perth |
| 8:00 | Registration | Foyer 3 |
| 8:45 | Welcome to Noongar Boodjar | Grand River Ballroom |
| 9:15 | Welcome to WTC2026 | Golden Ballroom |
| 9:45 | Opening Keynote | Golden Ballroom |
| 10:15 | Morning tea | Grand River Ballroom |
| 10:55 | Keynote | Breakout Rooms |
| 11:55 | Room change | |
| 12:05 | Concurrent Sessions | Breakout Rooms |
| 13:20 | Lunch | Grand River Ballroom |
| 14:20 | Concurrent Sessions | Breakout Rooms |
| 15:35 | Room change | |
| 15:45 | Concurrent Sessions | Golden Ballroom |
| 17:00 | Welcome reception | Grand River Ballroom |
Wednesday 21 October 2026
| Time | Agenda | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | Morning Walk: Urban Trail #2 | West Perth |
| 8:00 | Registration | Grand River Ballroom |
| 9:00 | Welcome: Day Two | Golden Ballroom |
| 9:10 | Keynote | Golden Ballroom |
| 10:10 | Morning tea | Grand River Ballroom |
| 10:55 | Concurrent Sessions | Breakout Rooms |
| 12:10 | Room change | |
| 12:20 | Concurrent Sessions | Breakout Rooms |
| 13:35 | Lunch | Grand River Ballroom |
| 14:35 | Concurrent Sessions | Breakout Rooms |
| 15:50 | Room change | |
| 16:00 | World Trails Film Festival – Premiere | Golden Ballroom |
Thursday 22 October 2026
| Time | Agenda | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 | Morning Walk: Urban Trail #3 | Northbridge |
| 8:00 | Arrival tea and coffee | Grand River Ballroom |
| 9:00 | Welcome: Day Three | Golden Ballroom |
| 9:10 | Keynote | Golden Ballroom |
| 9:55 | Morning tea | Grand River Ballroom |
| 10:40 | Concurrent Sessions | Breakout Rooms |
| 11:55 | Room change | |
| 12:10 | Concurrent Sessions | Breakout Rooms |
| 13:25 | Lunch | Grand River Ballroom |
| 14:25 | Concurrent Sessions | Breakout Rooms |
| 15:40 | Room change | |
| 15:55 | World Trails Network 2028 | Golden Ballroom |
| 16:25 | World Trail Network 2026 Awards | Golden Ballroom |
| 17:10 | Conference closing remarks | Golden Ballroom |
| 18:00 | The Last Hurrah! | The Kingsman |
Conference snapshot:
Over 70 case study sessions
Inspirational keynotes
Interactive workshops
Roundtables
Outdoor workshops
World Trails Network Awards
World Trails Network Ambassadors
Trails Film Festival
Live painting
Aussie animal encounters
Daily urban trail walks
Dedicated networking expo area
Sunset party on the Swan River
