AIC Annual Meeting

Meet us in Montreal!

We host an annual conference in a new city each year. Our meeting features more than 200 presentations given over three days on a variety of conservation, research, and collection care topics. We also offer several workshop and tour options before and after the conference. Our meetings have had a virtual option since 2020; the meeting has been fully hybrid since our 50th Annual Meeting in 2022. 

2026 Meeting

Palais des congrès de Montréal

Photo credit: Freddy Arciniegas / Arcpixel via Tourisme Montréal

3 Ways to Participate

1. Submit a paper

We host a Call for Submissions each summer, where we first ask for track proposals, then open our abstract portal in September. We offer more than 200 spots to presenters and more than 100 poster slots.

2. Attend onsite or online

  • Registration opens up in fall each year. Register early for the best price.
  • We offer hybrid meetings - perfect for those who are unable to travel.
  • Want to give back? Our Community Partnership Project connects volunteers with local projects at the meeting. 

3. Exhibit or sponsor an event

Check our Exhibit Hall page for details and a prospectus. Exhibiting at our meeting is a cost-effective way to reach your customers in our field.

Lead Sponsor

Bank of America has been the Lead Sponsor for our meeting since 2022.

Read about their work

Palais des congrès de Montréal is shown with its main wall of angular windows tinted with many colors similar to stained glass

Upcoming Meeting

2026 in Montreal

Future Meetings

2027 and later, as announced

Group sitting in textiles museum

Past Meetings

2025-1973

Reach Your Customers

Connect with the largest gathering of conservation professionals in North America. Engage with our onsite attendees and see what a difference it makes to your business.

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