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The National Conference on Cultural Property Protection (NCCPP) is excited to announce this year’s in-person conference. Our 2023 theme is Focusing on Fundamentals: A Culture of Service and will include two full days of presentations and panel discussions, as well as a half day of hands-on workshops. We will also be hosting a private networking reception at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
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Join colleagues from around the world for three days at the Smithsonian Institution to explore the future of cultural heritage protection and preservation!
The NCCPP offers insight and proven solutions for new and seasoned professionals in the field of cultural property protection. Our programming has evolved as the industry has expanded, embracing collaboration and an interdisciplinary focus on cultural heritage protection and preservation.
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Agenda at a Glance:
Day 1 | Sept. 27, 2023 | 8 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)
Includes: Continental Breakfast, Networking Lunch at NMAAHC’s Sweet Home Cafe, and an evening reception.
Programming will include sessions on:
- Keynote: Why the Museum Matters
- FBI Art Crime Team’s Update
- Cultural Property Protection Structure and Fundamentals
- Activists and Art: Protecting Our Cultural Heritage
- Video Analytics Panel
- Year in Review
Day 2 | Sept. 28, 2023 | 8 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
National Museum of Asian Art in the Freer Gallery
Includes Continental Breakfast
Programming will include sessions on:
- Cultural Heritage Anti-trafficking Training for Federal Law Enforcement
- HSI’s Role in Protecting Cultural Property
- Assistance to Ukraine – Response and Rescue
- Panel Discussion on Emergency Communications Coordination
- Lightning Round on Technology, Machine Learning, and Employee Screening
- New Directions in FWS Cultural Site Monitoring and Protection
- Building a Culture of Care at the National Gallery of Art: New Approaches to Engaging Front-Facing Staff
Day 3 | Sept. 29, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Programming will include workshops:
- MayDay! Salvage of Wet Collections
- Emergency Operating Procedures
Registration Information
Pricing:
Early-bird registration is $275. After August 15, the price will increase to $325.
The cost of registration includes all conference programming, breakfast for the first two days, lunch on the first day, and the reception.
Guests of conference registrants can attend the reception for an additional cost.
Tips and guidelines for the in-person conference and reception:
The Smithsonian is implementing COVID-19 safety measures based on guidance from the CDC and local governments. The latest guidelines are available at: si.edu/visit/tips
