About the Conference

The WA Aquatic & Recreation Conference and Trade Show brings together more than 600 industry professionals from across Western Australia for two days of learning, networking and industry collaboration.

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Centred around the 2026 theme, “Places to Play: From Planning to Participation,” the conference reflects the shared priorities of Western Australian state and local governments to deliver safe, sustainable, accessible and well-planned aquatic, recreation and sport infrastructure that supports thriving communities.

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The conference explores the full lifecycle of recreation and aquatic facilities — from strategic planning and innovative design through to operations, activation and community participation. It highlights the important role these spaces play in increasing participation, improving health and wellbeing, enhancing water safety and strengthening social connection across communities.

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Featuring keynote presentations, practical case studies and industry-led discussions, the conference program spans a range of streams including:

• Aquatic Technical Operations

• Facility Planning

• Sport and Recreation

• Facility & Recreation Management

• Health & Fitness

• Swim School

 

Who Should Attend

The conference is designed for professionals working across the aquatic, recreation, sport and community sectors, including those involved in:

• Facility and Recreation Management

• Community Infrastructure Planning

• Aquatic Technical Operations

• Health & Fitness

• Pool Lifeguarding

• Learn to Swim & Water Safety

• Community Sports & Recreation Programming

 

Whether you are planning future community infrastructure, managing facilities and programs, delivering aquatic services or driving participation outcomes, the conference offers valuable insights, practical solutions and opportunities to connect with peers from across the industry.