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Thank you to all who contributed to shaping our Strategic Plan. Alongside this update, we are happy to share extended registration for the General Assembly and information on the upcoming ICA Conference in Barcelona 2025. Paris I 2 October 2025

As part of our online campaign on archival resources, we received several recommendations; this one, submitted through the campaign, is available from the International Centre for Documentary Heritage under the auspices of UNESCO. Paris I 2 October 2025

The 11th Joint Technical Symposium (JTS) will take place on 3–4 March 2026 at the Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in Canberra. Organized by the CCAAA, this major international event will be held in Australia for the first time. Proposals are invited until 15 October 2025, addressing themes such as new technologies for audiovisual preservation, climate impacts, collection safety, and the future of magnetic media. 18 September 2025

The International Council on Archives (ICA) is proud to share the latest updates of its support to Ukrainian institutions to safeguard their archival heritage. From 30 January to 21 February 2025 and from 7 to 21 May 2025, over 60 archivists representing 30 Ukrainian archives partook in online training facilitated by the ICA. Across eight sessions, participants were provided with the skills and knowledge of how to manage at-risk archives in times of crisis through the key areas of digitisation, digital preservation, and emergency response. Paris I 19 September 2025

As part of the ICA’s 2026 programming, we are pleased to invite all ICA groups — Regional Branches, Professional Sections, and Expert and Working Groups with work plans validated by the Programme Commission — to submit proposals for webinars to be hosted in the first semester of the year with the support of the ICA Secretariat. Paris I 17 September 2025

As part of the New Professionals Programme, a global cohort of emerging professionals is paired with experienced mentors who share their knowledge and guidance. To begin these relationships in 2025, we invited the New Professionals to take part in an ice-breaker activity: writing a short introduction of their mentor. Paris I 10 September 2025

The International Council on Archives (ICA), in collaboration with EUreka3D-XR project and Photoconsortium, is pleased to launch a new Online Training Programme designed for cultural heritage professionals looking to enhance their digital skills and strategies. Paris I 9 September 2025

The International Archives Congress – ICA Barcelona 2025 has launched its interactive programme to help you tailor your participation and make the most of the event. From 27 to 30 October at the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB), explore sessions across five key thematic areas, filter by your interests, and discover a variety of engaging formats—from paper presentations to collaborative Co-Lab sessions. Dive into speaker bios, session summaries, and start building your personalized agenda today! Paris I 2 September 2025