Speaker submissions close 20/02/26

Do you have insights, experiences or stories that inspire? Get ready to share them at AITC 2026,  Australia's leading First Nations tourism conference.Submit your paper and register as a speaker for AITC 2026. Fill in the enquiry form here to submit your Abstract.

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.

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Key Dates

Call for Speakers – close 20 February 2026
Papers – close 20 February 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.

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The 2024 logo by Hayden Roberts

The AITC 2026 logo is currently being developed and will be launched soon.

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