Outdoors Great Southern are confirmed to host the 2026 World Trails Conference in Albany, Western Australia.

The World Trails Conference takes place every two years in a different location around the globe.

The international trails industry will come together in 2026 in Albany, Western Australia. Attended by trail experts, trail managers, enthusiasts and academics.

The international platform will put the trails of the Great Southern, yet still relatively unknown on the world stage, to the forefront of the industry.

The conference is timely for Albany as 2026 is the bicentennial year for the city, and the first bicentenary for a Western Australian city.

“We are delighted to be hosting the World Trails Network conference in Albany. The World Trails Conference 2026 is a terrific opportunity for the entire Great Southern Region and for Outdoors Great Southern. We are thrilled to be hosting the event.” Simon Webb, Chief Executive Officer of Outdoors Great Southern.

The World Trails Network is a global non-profit association committed to the sustainability and enjoyment of the world’s trails for all people, through an engaged international network of organizations and individuals. The World Trails Network hosts the World Trails Conference bi-annually in locations around the world to connect trail professionals, organizations, and enthusiasts for the betterment of our world’s trails.

Learn more about the World Trails Conference from their website here.