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’s historic West End precinct.

Delegates will have the chance to explore the stunning streetscapes of the West End, one of Australia’s best-preserved 19^th-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’s 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(link sends email) or 6551 8002.