16/10/2026
What an incredible day at the 2026 WA Sport Industry Conference.
Together, we explored this year's theme, Beyond Sport: Where health, community and economy connect, hearing from an outstanding lineup of speakers who challenged our thinking, shared new perspectives and reinforced the vital role sport plays in shaping healthier, stronger and more prosperous communities.
One message that resonated throughout the day came from Natalie Cook OAM OLY:
"It all starts with one dream."
Whether that dream is to participate, lead, innovate, connect communities or create lasting change, sport has the power to turn possibility into reality.
A huge thank you to our speakers, panellists, moderators, exhibitors and attendees for contributing to such an engaging, thought-provoking and inspiring day.
We are also proud acknowledge our partnership with WA Government, through the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport for its ongoing support of the Western Australian sport sector and of the 2026 WA Sport Industry Conference. We also thank the of Energy and Economic Diversification and Invest and Trade Western Australia for their valued partnership in supporting this year's conference.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such energy, curiosity and passion to the conversations. The conference may be over, but the ideas, connections and momentum created throughout the day will continue to shape the future of sport and recreation in Western Australia.