Beyond Sport: Where health, community + economy connect
Positioning sport as a driver of health, social impact and economic diversification in WA.
The WA Sport Industry Conference returns on 14 October 2026 at Pan Pacific Perth.
Now in its second year, the Conference will expand into a larger venue, creating more opportunities for attendees to connect, collaborate and strengthen networks across the sector.
The 2026 program will also grow, with an expanded line-up of speakers set to share insights, ideas and perspectives from across the sport industry.
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the Conference continues to provide a valuable platform for industry engagement, learning and professional development in Western Australia.
Further details, including speaker announcements and ticket information, will be released soon.
Call for Submissions
The stage is set – now we need your voice.
Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 WA Sport Industry Conference, taking place 14 October at Pan Pacific Perth. Guided by the theme Beyond Sport: Where health, economy + community connect, we’re seeking presentations, workshops, panels and case studies that deliver practical, real-world insights across the following themes:
Preventative Health & Lifelong Participation
Sport, the Economy and Community Prosperity
Capability, Governance & Performance
Technology, Innovation and Digital Safety
In partnership with the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, this is your opportunity to position yourself (or your organisation) as a thought leader, share lessons learned and contribute to the critical role sport plays in preventative health, economic growth, workforce capability, innovation and community wellbeing and how the sector can respond to emerging risks, opportunities and expectations.
We invite submissions that share practical insights, evidence-based approaches, real world case studies and lived experience relevant to the Western Australian sport and active recreation context. We want to hear about your experiences.
Submissions close 5:00pm (AWST), Friday 17 July 2026
Submit your abstract and help shape the 2026 conference program.
Read the Full Submission Guidelines
