Archives record decisions, actions and memories.

The International Council on Archives (ICA) promotes the efficient and effective management and use of records, archives and data in all their formats and their preservation as the cultural and evidentiary heritage of humanity.

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The ICA Announces Results of the 2026 Call for Nominations

Following the 2026 election cycle, the ICA is pleased to announce the results for three governance positions: Vice-President Finance, President of the Forum of National Archivists (FAN), and Individual Members Category D Representative.

Paris I 17 September 2026

Section on University and Research Institution Archives - SUV

Results of the 2026 ICA/SUV Steering Committee Election

The ICA Section on University and Research Institution Archives (SUV) has announced the results of its 2026 Steering Committee election, including the new Chair, Vice-Chair and Executive Members.

Paris I 18 September 2026

Photographic and Audiovisual Archives Expert Group - PAAG

Interview with Dace Bušante by Natālija Lāce

Paris | 11 September 2026

Flash

Call for Contributions – Flash No. 49

Call for Translations: Expanding the UDA into African Languages

Help us make the Universal Declaration on Archives accessible to more communities across Africa.

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UPCOMING ICA EVENTS

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24 Sep

ICA/SAR Webinar – Exhibitions on Architectural Archives. New Media, New Challenges

29 Sep

Join the Next Community–Coffee–Cultures Discussion: “Back to School” and Archival Education

30 Sep

Deadline: Call for Expressions of Interest to Host the ICA Congress 2029

6 Oct

Building evidentiary infrastructure during an active war: Lessons from the Ukraine War Archive

7 Oct

ICA/SLMT Webinar – From Personal Archives to Public Memory: Archiving Documents from Citizens and Communities with the Citizen Archive Platform (CAP)

14 Oct

Digitise. Transform. Inspire: DTI Conference and ICARUS Convention 2026 in Prague

18 Nov

Image and Research Conference 2026

26 Nov

Call for Papers: 8th International Conference of Photography & Theory ICPT 2026

5 Feb

Workshop: Practicing the Archival Commons: Publics, Power and Perspectives

5 May

Save the date – ICA/SPP Meeting – Madrid 2027

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The possibility of financial support for your projects from the Programme Commission (PCOM) and the Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA).

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Access to our Professional Programmes

The opportunity to apply for the New Professionals Programme and/or enjoy reduced rates when registering on ICA’s Online Learning Platform.

Member rates for events

Reduced rates for attendance at events organised by ICA.

Participation in International Archives Week

The chance to be part of International Archives Week and share your celebratory events worldwide.

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Project funding

The possibility of financial support for your projects from the Programme Commission (PCOM) and the Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA).

Unlimited access to our resources

Access to all ICA website resources and exclusive subscriptions to ICA digital publications.

Access to our Professional Programmes

The opportunity to apply for the New Professionals Programme and/or enjoy reduced rates when registering on ICA’s Online Learning Platform.

Member rates for events

Reduced rates for attendance at events organised by ICA.

Participation in International Archives Week

The chance to be part of International Archives Week and share your celebratory events worldwide.

Click here to become an ICA member

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Help the ICA Safeguard Archives Worldwide

Through the Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA) and the Disaster Relief Fund, the ICA assists colleagues in countries that need support in developing capacity for records management and archives. Donations from ICA members—no matter how small or large—are always gratefully received to support the development of archives worldwide. As a donor you will contribute directly to the survival of the world’s archival heritage.

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