2027 Theme: Community of Trust

For this meeting, we will reflect on how trust is established, maintained, challenged, and renewed. Our gathering together at the Annual Meeting should be built on trust, and that current is what carries us towards new ways of examining our own practice and how our work shapes the way histories are interpreted and shared. It’s trust in one another’s expertise, the evidence that informs our decisions, the institutions we work within, the lived experiences of our colleagues, and the relationships we cultivate. It is also important to consider how conservators earn and maintain trust across disciplines and communities through collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Trust also motivates us to seek out what we may lack and acknowledge that care for our heritage is often carried out beyond our traditional professional boundaries. We will explore how trust influences conservation, strengthens our connections, and reinforces our collective dedication to uplifting one another.

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