Reflections from Managing Fatigue 2026, Perth

Last week brought together some of the brightest minds in fatigue risk management at the Managing Fatigue 2026 conference in Perth, Australia, and it did not disappoint. 

The program was a reminder of just how much this field continues to evolve. From cutting-edge biomathematical modelling to operational case studies, there was no shortage of material to absorb, debate, and bring back to our own work. 

Jeppesen took the stage twice. The first presentation tackled the effectiveness of Flight Time Limitations, a topic that sits at the heart of regulatory FRM but one that rarely gets the rigorous, data-driven treatment it deserves. The second was a deepdive into age-adjusted circadian phase, exploring how individual biological differences, particularly those tied to age, could further improve how we model and manage predicted alertness in crew rosters. Both sessions were well received and sparked discussions on how to move the field forward. 

Beyond the presentations, the real value of a conference like this is found in the hallways and around dinner tables — the chance to compare notes with peers, challenge assumptions, and get a feel for where the leading edge actually is right now. 

That sense of shared purpose across regulators, researchers, operators, and tool developers is something you simply can not replicate in a webinar or a journal article.

It was great to see this conference return after a period 'on pause'. We aim to update you when any proceedings are published. Meanwhile you can find the two Jeppesen presentations here and here. Plus our poster.