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.
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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
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BestWestern Plus Hotel Lord Forrest
Ocean view superior king $265
Deluxe queen $245
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Explore the Region:
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Events:
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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.
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