Researchers, heritage and history practitioners, community members, young professionals, place owners or managers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for presenting at the conference.
Submission closes by 5pm, Monday 20 January 2025.
The 2025 State Heritage Conference Advisory Group has developed a Theme Statement to provide additional context for the conference theme.
Potential presenters are encouraged to base their submissions on a topic aligned with this statement. Presentation styles are flexible; the advisory group welcomes various formats, including case studies, interactive workshops, and panel discussions.
About the Conference
The 2025 State Heritage Conference, hosted by the Heritage Council of Western Australia, the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, will take place at The Esplanade Hotel, adjacent to Fremantle鈥檚 historic West End precinct.
Delegates will have the chance to explore the stunning streetscapes of the West End, one of Australia鈥檚 best-preserved 19th-century gold boom towns. It is among the largest sites permanently listed on the Western Australian State Register of Heritage Places.
The conference theme, The Heritage Ecosystem, highlights the evolving values of Western Australia鈥檚 cultural heritage. Attendees will have valuable opportunities to network and discuss emerging trends and future projects in the sector.
Heritage lies at the heart of an ecosystem that connects diverse fields such as environmental sciences, economics, education and technology. Over time, these fields have influenced the way heritage is preserved, shaping practices that safeguard history for future generations.
For further enquiries, please contact the heritage services team at heritagesupport@dplh.wa.gov.au or 6551 8002.
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