This in-person conference invites descendants, family historians, and historians to come together to reclaim and reframe Australia’s convict past.

We are far beyond convict heritage seen as a source of shame; recognising this ancestry as a foundation of resilience, courage, and identity. Convict Descendants Reclaim Their Stories celebrates the people whose lives built the nation and the generations who now give voice to them.

Early bird ticket prices for members will be available until mid-2026. Ticket prices include lunch and breaks. There is an optional conference dinner on Thursday night for an additional $95 per person.

The Epping Club has car parking available and is 5 minutes' walk from a train and metro station for public transport (about 30 minutes on the metro from Central).

Those coming from out of Sydney may wish to stay in the city or at the nearby Crown Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park.

Conference Program to follow.

Skill level: All