This initiative is designed to highlight the expertise and activities of our Branches, Sections, and Forums, while engaging the global archival community in meaningful dialogue. It also provides a clear and transparent process for requesting Secretariat support, helping us to plan and deliver these activities in a more effective way.
ICA Webinars
Webinars are live, interactive online sessions organised to share knowledge, showcase projects, and foster dialogue across the global archival community. In recent years, ICA webinars have featured presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A opportunities on a wide range of topics — from professional standards, advocacy, and training to regional priorities and thematic initiatives.
Typically lasting between one and two hours, webinars may also be organised as part of a short series if the topic requires.
If a proposal is intended as a more structured online training activity, it should be planned in consultation with the ICA Training Programme (training@ica.org).
Webinars are usually delivered in English, French, or Spanish, which are ICA’s languages, and we strongly recommend using one or more of them to ensure the widest possible participation. To support inclusivity, ICA also provides automatic Zoom subtitles so participants can follow the discussion in additional languages. Sessions may include multiple speakers, and we strongly recommend appointing a moderator to guide the conversation and facilitate interaction with the audience.
How it works
- Each group is invited to submit its proposal using the form below.
- The form will collect essential details, including the proposed title, preferred date(s), and target audience.
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- Note: All proposals must be shared with the group chair before submission.
- Once the proposal is received, ICA will confirm the date, provide technical support for hosting the session on Zoom, and ensure promotion across our communication channels.
After the date(s) are confirmed, we will ask the group to share with us the following information at least three weeks before the virtual event:
- Speaker(s): Full name, job title, biography (maximum two paragraphs), email address, and profile picture.
- Moderator (if applicable): Full name, job title, biography (maximum two paragraphs), email address, and profile picture (optional).
Timeline
To facilitate planning and promotion, please complete the form by Friday, 27 February 2026 (23:59 CET, Paris time). Proposals received after this date will be considered for later scheduling, depending on availability.
By March, we will have contacted the ICA groups that submitted proposals to outline the next steps for planning their activities.
We strongly encourage you to take this opportunity to highlight your group’s expertise, strengthen engagement with ICA members, and contribute to the global conversation on archives and records management.
For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at communications@ica.org
