PIA WA Regional Conference | City of Bunbury

PIA WA Regional Conference 2026| City of Bunbury

PIA WA Regional Conference 2026 | City of Bunbury

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2026 PIA WA Regional Conference, set against the stunning backdrop of Bunbury - a vibrant coastal city making waves in planning, innovation and regional leadership.

Planning with Regional Personality: Lessons from Beyond the Urban Fringe

Step away from your everyday to discover fresh perspectives from beyond the urban fringe. Planning with Regional Personality invites you to experience the distinctiveness, and often underestimated innovation, the lessons being learnt shaping regional Western Australia that are relevant to every planner no matter where you work.

Join us in Bunbury to connect, learn, and explore as we showcase and celebrate the planners and projects that thrive under the radar, away from the city lights, revealing why the future of planning everywhere is strengthened by embracing regional character, place, and possibility.

Check the full program here

WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE | *Study Tour + *Pre-Conference Networking

*Study Tour #1 Bunbury Heritage Walk $65.00

*Study Tour #2 Healthy Streets $65.00

*Pre-Conference Networking at Froth Craft Brewery $60.00

THURSDAY, 18 JUNE | *WPN WA Breakfast + Conference

*WPN Breakfast at VAT 2 $50.00

Regional Conference at BREC

FRIDAY, 19 JUNE | *WAPC Focus Forum | 9:30 - 11.30am

WAPC's Direction and Strategic Priorities in the Regions $35.00
Function Room at DPLH, Bunbury Tower, 61 Victoria Street, Bunbury WA 6230

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of regional WA. The WAPC Focus Forum will share the Commission’s direction and strategic priorities across the regions – highlighting key opportunities, challenges, and initiatives that will guide planning and investment in years to come.

Gain valuable insights, ask questions, and connect with those driving positive change across our state.

Speakers
WAPC Chairperson Emma Cole MPIA
WAPC Deputy Chairperson Ray Haeren RPIA (Fellow)
WAPC Commission Member Ryan Hall MPIA
WAPC Commission Member Megan Adair MPIA

* Not included in standard registration - extra ticket required

Accommodation

Bunbury Hotel Koombana Bay – Experience the Best of the South-West

Internal Studio $209
Superior Studio $239
Deluxe Studio $269

Please quote PIA WA Regional Conference

BestWestern Plus Hotel Lord Forrest

Ocean view superior king $265
Deluxe queen $245

Explore Bunbury:
https://visitbunburygeographe.com.au/itinerary/explore-bunbury/

Explore the Region:
https://visitbunburygeographe.com.au/plan-your-visit/recommended-itineraries/

Events:
https://visitbunburygeographe.com.au/see-do/events/

If your company is interested in partnering with PIA, please contact us for a Partnership Prospectus with further information on the remaining packages.

Terms & Conditions

Registrations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the event date will not incur any fees and a full refund will be granted.

If you cannot attend and you are within 14 days of the event date, you can transfer your ticket to another person.

In all other situations we cannot issue a refund or credit.

PIA collects and maintains personal and sensitive information in line with our privacy policy. To view the PIA privacy policy please visit the PIA website.

When

18/06/2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
W. Australia Standard Time

Where

Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre 2 Blair Street City of Bunbury, WA 6230 AUSTRALIA

Program

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Description
Study Tour #1 Bunbury Heritage Walk Step back in time and uncover the layers of Bunbury’s story! Join us on a journey that weaves together the rich traditions of First Nations history, the regeneration of our built heritage and Bunbury’s evolving identity. Walk with us and discover the stories that shaped Bunbury –the City of three waters. Time 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 2:00 PM
Study Tour #2 Healthy Streets RAC’s Alix Oakes (Manager, Transport Planning and Policy) and Amanda Scotland (Transport and Land Use Planner), will co-present with the City of Bunbury, a hands-on Healthy Streets workshop. Healthy Streets is a practical framework that recentres street design on the needs of people walking and cycling. It supports better decisions across maintenance, capital works, design, and new infrastructure, helping to create streets where people feel safe, comfortable, and happy to spend time. The workshop will be a fantastic opportunity to network with other professionals and to test the application of this framework. Workshop activities include: •An introduction to the range of Healthy Streets resources including the phone-based assessment and Design Check •Putting theory into practice with a walk along a street in Bunbury to measure, photograph and collect data •Group sessions to develop improvement concepts based on Healthy Streets indicators •Real time testing of how the proposed concepts impact the Design Check score Time 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 2:00 PM
Pre-Conference Networking Kick off the PIA WA Regional Conference with an evening of great conversations, new connections, and industry insights. This is your chance to meet fellow planning professionals, exchange ideas, and set the stage for an inspiring conference ahead. Time 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 5:30 PM

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Description
WPN WA Regional Breakfast Start your conference day with a morning of networking, insightful discussions, and inspiration at the Women in Planning Network (WPN) WA Regional Conference Breakfast. Join fellow professionals for a delicious breakfast and an engaging conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of planning. Time 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM 7:00 AM

Friday, 19 June 2026

Description
WAPC Forum The forum will provide an overview of the Western Australian Planning Commission’s strategic vision for the regionals. Time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 9:30 AM

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