Join us in Perth in November 2026 for the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference, a landmark, jam-packed 3-day First Nations conference filled with powerful conversations, immersive workshops, and industry-shaping insights.
AITC 2026 will explore current and emerging trends in travel and tourism, with a strong focus on the innovation, leadership and cultural strength driving Aboriginal tourism forward.
This leading First Nations-recognised forum is more than a conference, it's a meeting place for Aboriginal tourism operators, retailers, academics and agencies to connect, collaborate and grow. From showcasing authentic cultural experiences to building valuable business partnerships, AITC is where stories are shared and futures are shaped.
Key Dates
Call for Speakers – extended until 6 March 2026
Papers – close 20 February 2026
EOI for AITC logo submission closes 20 March 2026
Funding Support to Attend AITC 2026
Are you an Aboriginal tourism operator looking to grow and connect with AITC delegates?
WAITOC invites Aboriginal tourism businesses to submit an Expression of Interest for funding assistance to attend AITC 2026. Successful applicants may receive support towards travel, accommodation, and registration costs to help make this incredible learning and networking opportunity more accessible.
Call for Artists - AITC 2026
Expressions of Interest are now open for Whadjuk Aboriginal artists to create original artwork for the 2026 Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference. WAITOC is seeking artwork that will form the creative foundation of the AITC 2026 conference logo and promotional materials, responding to the theme:
Voices of Country: Leading with Culture
EOI closes: Friday, 20 March 2026
For full details and submission information, refer to the Design Brief - Click to Download
The 2024 logo by Hayden Roberts
