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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ICA Secretariat

Connect with the Global Archival Community: Join or Renew Your ICA Membership for 2026

Ready to join the ICA or renew for 2026? Explore membership options, benefits, and step-by-step guidance to stay connected to the global archival community.

Paris | 12 January 2026

ICA Barcelona Congress 2025

Slides from ICA Barcelona Congress 2025 Now Available!

Missed ICA Barcelona 2025? Explore the presentation slides and catch up on the latest insights, trends, and ideas shaping the future of archives and records management.

Paris | 15 January 2026

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European Regional Branch - EURBICA

Call for Participation – EURBICA / ICDH Korea Workshop: Promoting European Joint Nominations to the…

EURBICA National Archives are invited to apply for a specialized workshop in Madrid (20–22 April 2026) supporting the development of joint nominations to the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. Application deadline: 28 January 2026.

Paris | 8 January 2026

ICA Secretariat

Archives in Practice: “Increasing Partnerships and Connections – the Work of the ARA International Section”

Paris | 16 January 2026

Executive Director – Call for Applications

The Executive Director is the most senior member of the ICA Secretariat and is responsible for, advising on and the implementation of the broad goals, strategies and policies set by the Elected Officers, the Executive Board and the General Assembly. The Executive Director also has managerial authority over the ICA staff along with the day-to-day management of the Secretariat.

Read the full call here

UPCOMING ICA EVENTS

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26 Jan

ICA/PAAG Webinar – Unlocking History in a World of Misinformation

28 Jan

Save the Date: Webinar – Your ICA, Your Voice: Exploring the Strategic Plan and Next Priorities

28 Jan

Deadline: Call for Participation – EURBICA / ICDH Korea Workshop – Promoting European Joint Nominations to the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register

30 Jan

Deadline Call for Papers / International Conference on Archives Management – Digital Governance and Smart Services

5 Feb

ICA/SLA Webinar — Preserving Born Digital Art and Media: New Approaches and Strategies

13 Feb

Deadline: Apply for ICA’s Executive Director Position

28 Feb

Deadline: Call for Papers – ICA/SBA 2026 Conference on Business Archives: The Company We Keep: Navigating Borders, Boundaries and Brands

7 May

Deadline: Comma 2023: 1 – Dispatch and Claim Information

8 Jun

Join Us for International Archives Week 2026 | 8–12 June

NOT YET AN ICA MEMBER?

Join us and enjoy the following benefits:

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.

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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

BECOME PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVAL COMMUNITY AND GAIN ACCESS TO

Professional Sections

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Expert Groups

Forums of National Archivists and Professional Associations

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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