The whole ICA team sends you its warmest greetings and best wishes for the New Year. We look forward to working with you on empowering archives and the profession in 2021! 
Looking Ahead
ICA’s New Strategic Plan – Empowering Archives and the Profession 2021-2024 
“Networked and Collaborative”, “Transparent, Accountable and Inclusive”, “Empowered, Empowering and Relevant”: the three phrases defining the pillars underpinning ICA’s new strategic plan approved by the November 2020 General Assembly.
ICA’s Online Learning Platform 
Two new courses are set to be launched in 2021, in addition to the three already online (special rates for members).
International Archives Week – #IAW2021 
#IAW2021 will take place in the second week of June. We are counting on you to help us once again make the event truly global. 
For a reminder of the highlights of #IAW2020, follow this link
New Professionals Programme 
This year’s cohort of New Professionals (NPs) has now been selected. 
To discover more about the NP Programme, how you can be involved without being an Active New Professional, and share information with colleagues and friends, go to our ICA New Professionals Projects and Resources page.
ICA Congress Abu Dhabi 
Save the date! The ICA Congress Abu Dhabi will now take place from 19 to 22 October 2021. 
More information about the programme and registration will shortly be available.
Africa Programme 
Phase two of the Africa Programme will run between 2021-2023. During this period, it will focus on the 2 objectives of developing sustainable knowledge exchange initiatives and building up training and trainer competencies. 
To discover more about the programme, follow this link
ICA Membership 2021 Don’t forget to renew your ICA membership, if you wish to continue to access our materials, network and resources as well as the new tools currently under development! 
Be part of our community in 2021 and make your voice heard!