The 2026 edition of the Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop (SHAP). The event will be held on Friday, 22 May at the Museum of Sydney. This year’s theme is ‘People, Power and Place’.

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SHAP 2026 is presented as part of National Archaeology Week (18-24 May 2026).

The event will run from 8:30 to 4:30, and will be followed by drinks at a local pub. The full event program will be shared on our channels closer to the date.

This year’s theme, People, Power and Place, invites reflection on how historical archaeology shapes and is shaped by authority, community, and the landscapes we work within. The program will bring together professionals from across New South Wales to share recent projects, emerging methodologies, and critical perspectives on practice.

Ticket prices include attendance at all sessions, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, continuous tea and coffee, a SHAP 2026 attendee pack, and a complimentary drink at the post-event gathering.

Attendance is capped at 120 participants to maintain a focused and engaged environment.