Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop 2026

Extent Heritage is pleased to host the 2026 Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop (SHAP), returning on Friday 22 May 2026 at the Museum of Sydney, as part of National Archaeology Week (18–24 May 2026).

SHAP 2026 brings together historical archaeology practitioners, academics, and students from across New South Wales for a day of discussion, knowledge-sharing, and critical reflection on contemporary practice.

This year’s theme, People, Power and Place, invites participants to explore how power structures, community voices, and the character of place influence what is investigated, preserved, and interpreted. The program will highlight recent projects, emerging methodologies, and critical perspectives that examine not only what we excavate, but why, for whom, and with what impact.

Date: Friday 22 May, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Venue: Museum of Sydney

If you want to participate, submit your presentation abstract here by the 1 May 2026

Tickets are now on sale: https://events.humanitix.com/shap2026/tickets

For more information about tickets and attendance, visit the SHAP page on our website or follow @extentheritage on social media for live updates