2026 Conference Program
After an enthusiastic response to our call for papers, the conference program is now available! With four keynote speakers and a youth panel, we have a program chock-full of research, new ideas and challenges. We’re making good use of spincycles and roundtables to maximise the value from attending the conference, even including an active transport board game as an icebreaker at the conference dinner.
This year we are devoting part of the program to focussed themes. On the first day the experiences of young people in walking and cycling are explored through five presentations, plus a panel discussion of teenagers sharing their experiences and ideas. On the second day Walking SA has joined with us to curate two sessions devoted to walking, as well has hosting a walk for the early risers. The rest of the jam-packed program will again feature a good mix of government, consulting, academic and community speakers ready to showcase newest developments in walking and cycling.
View the full program here.
Keynotes:
We have an exciting list of keynote speakers, including:
Ian Walker
Prue Oswin
Terry Lee-Williams
To learn more about our keynote speakers, check out our keynote page here.
Additional Half Day Workshop: “Managing Resistance in the Path to Change and Better Streets”
While Dr Ian Walker is in Australia, he has agreed to host an extra workshop on Wednesday 14 October from 1:30–4:30pm!
Learn from research on travel behaviour change and public attitudes to:
– Understand and manage resistance to change
– Discover what behaviour change programs really work
– Communicate and implement transport projects successfully
– Build community confidence, stakeholder support, and positive social environments
The workshop includes a presentation, afternoon tea, an interactive group exercise, and closing reflections on resilience in the active travel sector.
Tickets to this workshop are limited, and are selling fast, buy yours through Humanitix now to secure your spot!