SHAP 2026 – People, Power and Place

Extent Heritage is pleased to host the 2026 NSW 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

Historical archaeology is never neutral. It operates within frameworks of governance, development, regulation, and community memory, shaping how places are understood, whose histories are prioritised, and how authority is exercised over land and material culture.

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.

Event Details

Date: Friday, 22 May 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Venue: Museum of Sydney

Post-event: Drinks at a local pub

Attendance is capped at 120 participants to ensure a focused, collegial, and engaging environment.

What’s Included

Your ticket includes:

Access to all SHAP 2026 sessions

Morning and afternoon tea, lunch, and continuous tea and coffee

A SHAP 2026 attendee pack

One complimentary drink at the post-event gathering

The full event program will be released closer to the date.

Ticket Pricing

Full Price: $120

AAA, ASHA or AACAI Members: $100

Students: $75

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Join us for a day of insightful discussion, professional connection, and critical engagement with the people, power, and places that shape historical archaeology today.

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