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These Lightning Talks will highlight innovative approaches to improving archive access. The morning session focuses on overcoming barriers to access, while the afternoon session showcases technology-driven solutions to enhance accessibility. Each session features short, interactive presentations aimed at sharing practical insights with the archival community.

These Lightning Talks will explore how archives can foster social change, inclusion, and representation. The morning session focuses on the role of archives in shifting public perceptions, while the afternoon session highlights inclusive archival practices that amplify underrepresented voices. Each session features concise, interactive presentations designed to share practical insights with the archival community.

Hosted by the ICA New Professionals, this 90-minute online workshop will explore innovative archival strategies through presentations, small group discussions, and Q&A. Attendance is limited to 50 participants, and registration is required. The workshop is in English and will focus on making archives more accessible by rethinking traditional practices.

This 90-minute event will explore inclusive, community-led approaches to improving archive accessibility, featuring speakers who work with Indigenous groups, disabled, and neurodiverse users. Topics include tactile workshops for blind students, decolonizing Indigenous archives in Canada, and making archives accessible at the Imperial War Museums. Interpretation in French will be provided. Registration is required.

This webinar will explore how archives intersect with artificial intelligence and digital preservation. Experts will discuss the use of AI to improve access, the challenges of maintaining authenticity in digital media, and practical frameworks for preserving trust and integrity in digital collections. The session highlights how technology shapes the future of archival access and preservation.

This webinar will explore how copyright affects archival access and preservation. Leading experts will discuss copyright’s impact on daily archival work, national and international legislation, and strategies to balance copyright with access. The session will also introduce a new online course, “Introduction to Copyright for Archivists,” designed to support archival professionals in navigating copyright challenges.

The session presents three case studies that explore how archives can act as key tools for inclusion, the recognition of diverse memories and the construction of historical justice.

This online event will present CORAA, a collaborative, open-source map that connects archival institutions across Africa to improve visibility and networking. Hosted by the ICA Africa Programme and led by Prof. Dr. Basma Makhlouf Shabou, the session includes presentations, a Q&A, and details on next steps. The webinar is in French with English interpretation.

The International Council on Archives (ICA) invites archivists and the archival community to a free webinar on safeguarding the digital memory of nations. Featuring experts from the UAE, Canada, and Norway, the session will explore innovative national strategies for ensuring secure, sustainable, and inclusive access to digital archives. Topics include cybersecurity, mass digitization, and enhancing public access, all within the theme of International Archives Week 2025.