PARBICA21 – Demystifying Digital

The International Council on Archives (ICA) is pleased to invite you to PARBICA21, hosted by the Pacific Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (PARBICA) from 7 to 8 November 2025 at the Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wellington, New Zealand. This landmark event will bring together archivists, cultural institutions, and information professionals from across the Pacific and beyond to explore how we can face the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. 

This year’s theme, “Demystifying Digital”, challenges the perception that the digital world is an impossible challenge for Pacific recordkeeping practitioners. It is about breaking down barriers, making technology understandable, and sharing practical, accessible solutions tailored to the realities of our region—while also looking ahead to the opportunities on the horizon. 

Through a combination of presentations, workshops, talanoa sessions, and regional case studies, PARBICA21 will focus on: 

• Starting digital projects in low-resource environments 

• Simple, practical tools for digitisation, description, and access 

• Building the case for funding and support 

• Community engagement and advocacy for documentary heritage 

• Indigenous-led approaches to digital memory, sovereignty, and sustainability 

(Full programme available in registration form) 

How to register 

1. Download and complete the registration form 
2. Email your completed form to: PARBICA.Secretariat@dia.govt.nz

Together we will demystify the digital for the Pacific.