ASPA 2024 Conference
Pathways to Impact
20-22 November 2024, Perth, Western Australia
The 4th ASPA Conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to explore innovative ways to advance physical activity and support active lives. The conference is the flagship event on the ASPA calendar.
ASPA’s vision is to advance knowledge and integration of physical activity into health, education, sport and recreation, urban planning and transport practice and policies across all levels of government and non-government organisations in the Asia-Pacific region in order to benefit the health and wellbeing of all communities.
ASPA 2024 Co-Hosted by Australian Walking and Cycling Conference (AWCC)
ASPA are delighted to announce the Australian Walking and Cycling Conference (AWCC) as Co-Hosts for the Asia-Pacific Physical Activity Conference 2024, 20-22nd November, Perth.
As one of Australia’s longest running, best regarded and most affordable active travel conferences, the AWCC brings together practitioners and researchers from Australia and across the world.

Conference attendees
We welcome researchers, practitioners and policy makers with an interest in advancing physical activity knowledge and supporting active lives to join us at ASPA 2024. Over three engaging days, the conference program will feature keynote speakers, workshops, and oral presentations on innovative research, transformative programs, and the shaping of policy initiatives. There will be plenty of networking opportunities and time to explore Perth.
Visit our ASPA 2024 Delegate Conference Guide page with important information to help you prepare for the conference.
Key dates
15 May
Call for abstracts opens
15 July
EXTENDED Regular abstract submission deadline
15 July
Registration opens
16 July
Call for late-breaking abstracts opens
31 August
Regular abstract notification
1 September
AWCC abstract submission deadline
15 September
Late-breaking abstract submission deadline
30 September
Late-breaking abstract notification
30 September
Early bird registration deadline
31 October
Regular registration deadline
20-22 November
ASPA Conference
Conference programme
Keynotes
We are thrilled to introduce the keynote speakers for the ASPA 2024 Conference!
Conference Programme-at-a-Glance
Please note that the conference programme is subject to change.
09:00 am | Welcome |
10:00 am | ASPA Keynote Address: Angela de Silva |
11:00 am | Tea break | Poster set up |
11:30 am | Parallel sessions |
12:30 pm | Lunch break | Poster session |
1:30 pm | Parallel sessions |
2:30 pm | Parallel sessions |
3:30 pm | Tea break | Posters available |
4:00 pm | Invited plenary |
4:30 pm | Parallel sessions |
5:30 pm | Day concludes |
9:00 am | Keynote Address: Michelle Prior |
10:00 am | Tea break | Poster set up |
10:30 am | Parallel sessions |
11:30 am | Parallel sessions |
12:30 pm | Lunch break | Poster session |
1:30 pm | Parallel sessions |
2:30 pm | Parallel sessions |
3:30 pm | Tea break | Posters available |
4:00 pm | ASPA AGM |
4:30 pm | SIG Showcase |
5:30 pm – Late | Conference Social Function |
9:00 am | Keynote Address: Billie Giles-Corti |
10:00 am | Tea break |
10:30 am | Parallel sessions |
11:30 am | Parallel sessions |
12:30 pm | Lunch break |
1:30 pm | Awards presentation & closing ceremony |
2:30 pm | Conference concludes |
Conference Activities
For more information on these conference activities, visit the Delegate Conference Guide.
- Networking event hosted by the ASPA Early Career Network: From 6:30 pm on Tuesday 19th November
- Walk and Talk the Matagarup, Boorloo: Wednesday 20th November – More information
- Healthy Streets Bike Bus – Workshop: 7:15 am on Thursday 21st November – More information and booking
- Naturescape at Kings Park: 7:30 am on Friday 22nd November – More information and booking
- ASPA Conference Social Event: from 6 pm on Thursday, 21st November (included in conference registration)
- Try a SENS motion® sensor at #ASPA2024

Conference venue
Join us in Perth, Western Australia, for a stimulating conference experience. Beyond the sun-drenched beaches and endless coastline, Perth offers a vibrant city centre designed for active exploration. Glide along dedicated cycling paths and hop on efficient public transport – in fact, cycling is the city’s preferred mode of travel!
Perth’s convenient location on the west coast makes it easily accessible by air. Enjoy direct international flights from many locations across the Asia-Pacific region, including Auckland, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. The city centre is just a 20-30 minute taxi ride (12 km) from Perth Airport, with public transport options readily available.
The conference will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The Perth Cultural Centre is located between the Perth city train station and the entertainment hub of Northbridge and is bounded by Roe, Beaufort, Francis and William Streets.
Public Transport
Perth Train Station is immediately adjacent to Perth Cultural Centre. Just take the short walk over the Roe Street pedestrian bridge located at the top of the station to find yourself in the heart of things.
Perth Busport is also in walking distance. Many Transperth buses service the area including the free Blue CAT which runs regularly seven days per week. There are Blue CAT stops at both Beaufort (stop 7) and William (stop 15) Streets.
For the most up to date timetable information visit the Transperth website.
Walk and Cycle
There’s easy pedestrian access over Roe Street, from the CBD, Perth Train Station and the Horseshoe Bridge, and street-level access from Beaufort, Francis and William Streets.
There is a comprehensive network of cycle and dual-use paths in the area and there are bike racks at the Cultural Centre and train station.
For more information on Perth as a destination, visit https://www.destinationperth.com.au/ or https://www.australia.com/en-nz/places/perth-and-surrounds/guide-to-perth.html
Registration
Registration Information
- Conference registration includes access to all conference programme sessions during the 3-day conference, daily morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea, and admission to the Welcome Social Event.
- Concession tickets are available for students, retirees, and attendees from low-to-middle income countries (LMIC).
- Non-Member tickets include ASPA Member benefits until 30 June 2025.
- Early bird pricing available 15 July – 30 September 2024.
- Group tickets are available for organisations or research groups looking to pay multiple registrations on a single invoice. A 10% discount will be applied for groups of 10 or more registrations paid together. To request group ticket pricing, please email admin@aspactivity.org
Member Tickets
All prices are in AUD dollars.
Ticket Type | Early Bird closes 30 September | Standard closes 31 October |
---|---|---|
Full Member | $650 | $780 |
Concession Member | $325 | $390 |
Non-Member Tickets
Non-Member tickets include ASPA Member benefits until 30 June 2025. All prices are in AUD dollars.
Ticket Type | Early Bird closes 30 September | Standard closes 31 October |
---|---|---|
Non-Member Full | $850 | $980 |
Non-Member Concession | $375 | $440 |
Registration has closed

About Western Australia
Western Australia (WA) — it’s big, beautiful and billions of years old.
WA’s Aboriginal history dates back more than 50,000 years — making it one of the world’s oldest living cultures.
Approximately the size of Western Europe, WA accounts for one-third of the Australian continent. It boasts over 12,500 kilometres of coastline (20,000km including islands), multiple UNESCO world heritage sites, biodiversity hotspots and a host of natural wonders found nowhere else on Earth.
Of the State’s population of 2.7 million people, around three-quarters live in the Perth region. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Perth is Australia’s sunniest capital city. The city’s spectacular natural surroundings are rivalled only by its vibrant city life.
Dreamlike experiences and natural wonders await you in every region of this grand and diverse State, and the varied climate — Mediterranean conditions in the south through to the northern tropics — means you’ll always find summer somewhere in WA.
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Keep Informed
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For any questions or enquiries, please contact us at admin@aspactivity.org
Thank you for your interest in ASPA 2024 and we look forward to seeing you there!
Scientific Programme Committee: David Lubans (Co-Chair), Lisa Mackay (Co-Chair), Kylie Hesketh, Corneel Vandelanotte, Jordan Smith, Sarah Martine-Edney. Abstracts Committee: Corneel Vandelanotte (Chair), Jordan Smith, Oliver Wilson. Local Organising Committee: Tepi Mclaughlin (Chair), Matthew Mcdonald, Melissa Licari, Joanne Mcveigh, Eleanor Quested, Ben Jackson, Trevor Shilton, Mara West, Hamsini Sivaramakrishnan, and Hiro Oshiro (ASPA Virtual Assistant).