Plan your trip · Getting here
Getting to Perth.
Come for the learning. Stay for the experience. Two days of inspiration and connection in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
Plan your trip
Three things to sort.
The trip at a glance
| Dates | 24 & 25 AUGUST 2027 |
| Venue | OPTUS STADIUM, PERTH |
| Fly in | MONDAY 23 AUGUST |
| Doors | 7.45AM TUESDAY |
| Close | 5PM WEDNESDAY |
| Hotel rates end | 16 AUGUST 2027 |
| Time zone | AWST, UTC+8 |
| NIGHTS AWAY | THREE |
When to arrive
Land on the Monday.
Overnight and early morning flights from the east coast mean most delegates arrive with barely a dent in the working week. Others come in earlier and make a short trip of it.
Doors open 7.45am on the Tuesday. The program page has the session times once it is published.
When to depart
Fly out Thursday.
State of Social finishes 5pm on the Wednesday. An evening flight east works, though a Thursday morning departure leaves room for the conversations that keep going after the last session.
Perth runs on AWST, two hours behind the east coast in August and on the same clock as Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Why Perth
Distance creates focus.
Stepping out of your usual environment gives you space to think clearly, learn deeply and build connections without the constant pull of meetings, emails or the office.
Perth is calm without being quiet, world class without being overwhelming, and far enough from the noise to let honest conversations happen.
The airport
Getting here is the easy part.
Perth Airport connects to more than 110 destinations, with direct flights from cities including London, Rome, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai, and frequent daily services from every major Australian city.
Once you land, the stadium precinct is minutes away.
Option 1
Rideshare and taxi
Fifteen to twenty minutes from the terminal to the lobby at Crown Perth or into the CBD.
| TIME | 15 TO 20 MIN |
Option 2
Train
Perth Stadium Station is a Transperth stop at Optus Stadium.
| STOP | PERTH STADIUM |
Option 3
Car hire
Available at the airport, and worth it if the plan includes anywhere beyond the city centre. Parking is complimentary, enter via Victoria Park Drive.
| PARKING | COMPLIMENTARY |
Everyone except Australian and New Zealand passport holders needs a visa. Your nearest Australian consulate has the detail. If the trip does not work this year, the Online ticket covers the recordings.
Where to stay
Crown Perth, a walk from the stadium.
Discounted group rates are held for State of Social delegates and can be booked online while rooms last. Crown Towers is where the speakers stay.
What August feels like
Cool mornings, mild afternoons.
Perth has a Mediterranean climate and more sunshine than any other Australian capital. Late August brings cool mornings and mild afternoons: comfortable for full conference days and for the time outside either side of them.
Layers work well. Sunglasses, sunscreen and a light jacket earn their place in the bag.
From delegates who travelled
Worth the flight.
“This was so good, I can see it becoming the SXSW of Social Media in Aus. Great speakers, well organised, great food and perks.”
SOS19 | Delegate
“As a fellow conference organiser, you have nailed it once again. Somehow this was even better than last year. Well worth the trip from QLD.”
SOS23 | Delegate
24 & 25 August 2027 · Optus Stadium, Perth