Archives record decisions, actions and memories.

The International Council on Archives (ICA) promotes the efficient and effective management and use of records, archives and data in all their formats and their preservation as the cultural and evidentiary heritage of humanity.

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Take a Look at Our Summary of a Full Week of Sessions, Conversations, and Exchanges…

Join us for a journey through ICA Barcelona 2025, where archivists, records managers, scholars, and professionals from around the world came together to share knowledge, explore innovations, and celebrate achievements in the archival and records management sector. From advocacy and digital preservation to community archives and strategic governance, each day offered insights and inspiration for shaping the future of the profession.

7 November 2025 I Paris

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EURBICA – Open Call for Volunteers

Barcelona | 26 October 2025

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Safeguarding the Past for the Future: International Training on Digitisation, Preservation, and Emergency Response

The International Council on Archives (ICA) held a four-day workshop, Digitisation, Digital Preservation, and Emergency Response for Endangered Archival Collections, in Warsaw, Poland, from 16–19 September 2025. Organised in partnership with the Institute of National Remembrance, the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage (ALIPH), and the State Archival Service of Ukraine, the workshop brought together experts for hands-on sessions, site visits, and discussions to strengthen archival capacity worldwide.

Paris I 22 October 2025

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Call for Contributions: ICA New Professionals Newsletter

The New Professionals Programme is calling for contributions! We want to include your perspectives, experiences, and ideas in the upcoming issues of our newsletter.

Paris | 23 October 2025

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Participation in International Archives Week
The chance to be part of International Archives Week and share your celebratory events worldwide.
Project funding
The possibility of financial support for your projects from the Programme Commission (PCOM) and the Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA).
Unlimited access to our resources
Access to all ICA website resources and exclusive subscriptions to ICA digital publications.
Access to our Professional Programmes
The opportunity to apply for the New Professionals Programme and/or enjoy reduced rates when registering on ICA’s Online Learning Platform.
Member rates for events
Reduced rates for attendance at events organised by ICA.
Participation in International Archives Week
The chance to be part of International Archives Week and share your celebratory events worldwide.

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