2-5 December 2025

Walyalup/Fremantle, Western Australia

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AAA / AIMA 2025 Joint Conference

We are delighted to announce the theme for the 2025 conference and look forward to welcoming you in Walyalup/Fremantle, WA from 2 – 5 December 2025.

It's About Time!

The 2025 joint AAA and AIMA conference invites a multi-faceted exploration of temporal themes within the discipline. This will be a platform to celebrate the significant strides made in archaeology and maritime archaeology, particularly regarding the increased inclusion and empowerment of previously silenced voices. We encourage reflections on how perspectives from Indigenous Australians and other First Nations peoples, women, queer communities, slaves, migrants and other historically underrepresented groups have enriched and reshaped these fields, prompting critical examination of past practices and fostering a more inclusive future. We invite the results of investigations from different subdisciplines which illuminate the change and continuity of people and Country through time. Certain aspects of the human experience transcend time altogether, connecting us to our ancestors and future generations, so “It’s About Time!” also beckons us to delve deeper into the very concept of time itself. We welcome presentations that challenge conventional, linear understandings of time and consider alternative temporal ontologies. We look forward to a collective examination of how archaeology and maritime archaeology engage with the past, present, and future through the multi-faceted dimensions of time.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which the conference will be held, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Keynote Presentations

The AAA/AIMA 2025 Joint Conference will feature a series of compelling keynote presentations from leading voices in archaeology and maritime archaeology.

Our keynote speakers will offer fresh insights, challenge perspectives, and spark important conversations in line with this year’s theme, It’s About Time!

Stay tuned — keynote details to be announced.

Walyalup / Fremantle

Walyalup/Fremantle, located on Whadjuk Noongar Country in Western Australia, is a vibrant port city known for its rich cultural heritage, eclectic arts scene, and maritime history. Nestled where the Swan River meets the Indian Ocean, Fremantle blends historic charm with modern creativity — offering visitors heritage-listed streetscapes, cutting-edge cuisine, and a thriving local music and arts community. Fremantle is home to iconic landmarks such as the Fremantle Markets, the historic Fremantle Prison (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the WA Maritime Museum. The city’s coastal setting offers easy access to stunning beaches, bustling harbourside eateries, and ferry connections to Rottnest Island. As the gateway to Perth and the wider southwest region, Fremantle provides the perfect mix of cultural depth and coastal relaxation for delegates looking to explore beyond the conference.

Important Dates

Call for Sessions Opens

26 Mar 2025

Call for Sessions Closes

30 April 2025

Session Acceptances Issued

9 May 2025

Call for Abstracts Opens

19 May 2025

Registration Opens

19 May 2025

Call for Abstracts Closes

13 June 2025

Subsidy Applications Open

19 May 2025

Abstract Acceptances Issued

11 July 2025

Subsidy Applications Close

11 July 2025

Subsidy Acceptances Issued

18 July 2025

Speaker Registration Deadline

1 September 2025

Draft Program Released

30 September 2025

Early Bird Closes

30 September 2025

Final Program Released

31 October 2025