International Archives Week 2026 may be over, but the conversations and connections sparked during the week continue.
From 8–12 June 2026, archivists, records managers, memory professionals and institutions from around the world came together under the theme #ArchivesForJustice: Rights, Memory & Futures to explore the vital role archives play in supporting rights, preserving memory and strengthening accountability.
#IAW2026 at a Glance
Thanks to your participation, this year’s edition reached impressive milestones:
- 140+ events registered in the #IAW2026 Agenda
- 30+ countries represented
- 50+ case study proposals received
- 15+ translations of the official poster, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and more
- 1,000+ social media posts shared throughout the campaign
- 1,700+ registrations across nine ICA online sessions
- 800+ attendees joined the live sessions
Thank you to everyone who organised events, shared experiences, submitted case studies, translated resources, attended sessions and amplified the campaign online.
Help Define #IAW2027 and Submit Your Theme Proposal
Our short #IAW2026 survey will help us understand what worked well, what could be improved and how we can make future editions even more accessible, inclusive and engaging.
As part of the survey, you will also have the opportunity to propose a theme for International Archives Week 2027.
Complete the survey by 17 July 2026 and help shape the future of International Archives Week.
