The International Council on Archives (ICA) invites interested participants to attend an open workshop dedicated to projects for inclusion in the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme International Register to be held on 20 April 2026 from 9:00 to 13:00 CET (Madrid time). Organised jointly by ICA’s European Regional Branch (EURBICA) and International Centre for Documentary Heritage (ICDH), this session will provide valuable insight into how documentary heritage can be nominated to the international register.
Whether you already have a nomination project in mind or would simply like to understand how the registration process works, the workshop offers an opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in the field. Participants will also have the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance from members of the programme’s International Advisory Committee.
KEY INFORMATION
Date and time
20 April 2026 from 9:00–13:00 CET (Madrid time). To confirm the date/time of this event in your time zone, please use the following link.
Location
Auditorium of the Spanish Ministry of Culture, 40 San Marcos Street, Madrid
Admission
Free of charge, subject to venue capacity
Language
The session will be conducted in English.
Date and time
20 April 2026 from 9:00–13:00 CET (Madrid time). To confirm the date/time of this event in your time zone, please use the following link.
Location
Auditorium of the Spanish Ministry of Culture, 40 San Marcos Street, Madrid
Admission
Free of charge, subject to venue capacity
Language
The session will be conducted in English.
Workshop Highlights
The programme will include:
- An overview of the vision and activities of the Memory of the World Programme
- An in-depth presentation of the International Register and its content
- International and national perspectives on joint nominations
- Interactive Q&A sessions with members of the International Advisory Committee
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to better understand the nomination process and to strengthen projects aimed at safeguarding and promoting documentary heritage at an international level.
