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We are pleased to announce that JTS 2026 (Joint Technical Symposium) will be held in person for the first time in six years, hosted by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in Canberra. From 3-4 March 2026, audiovisual preservation professionals, students, and researchers will gather at the Arc Cinema to share innovations, research, and practical experiences in the preservation and management of sound and moving image collections.

Fleeting Voices Vienna 2025 is an international conference dedicated to the critical examination of sound, memory, and storytelling in contemporary society. Convened in Vienna, Austria, the event will provide a platform for scholars, archivists, artists, and cultural practitioners to engage in dialogue on the preservation and accessibility of oral traditions and audiovisual heritage.

The 10th Eye International Conference, “The Colour Fantastic Revisited,” will take place from 25 to 28 May 2025 in Amsterdam. Hosted by Eye Filmmuseum with academic partners, the conference explores global histories, theories, aesthetics, and archival practices of film colour beyond the silent era. The program includes keynotes, panels, and an Open House at the Eye Collection Centre, with a pre-conference event (Meet the Archive) on 24 May, 2025.

The 2025 FIAT/IFTA World Conference, hosted by Cinecittà Luce, will be held in Rome, Italy, from October 28 to 31, 2025.

This prestigious gathering will bring together experts and professionals to explore the evolving landscape of media preservation, acquisition, and archiving, addressing the challenges and innovations shaping the future of audiovisual heritage.