On behalf of the Smithsonian Institution and the conference board, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the National Conference on Cultural Property Protection (NCCPP). We are thrilled to have you join us for this gathering of experts from across the country and around the world. 

This conference is all about sharing ideas and knowledge. Throughout our time together, you’ll have the chance to attend sessions and workshops and meet fellow attendees. Our speakers are experts in their fields, and we hope their talks will inspire you and spark meaningful conversations. 

NCCPP is committed to making this conference an inclusive and enriching experience for all attendees. If you have any questions, require assistance, or wish to provide feedback, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our team members wearing a red-colored ribbon on their name badge. 

We’d like to express our deep appreciation to our sponsors, who have generously invested in this gathering; to every speaker, moderator, and photographer who contributed their time and expertise; to our incredible board who put this conference together; and to our logistics team for their hard work and support. 

We’re especially thankful to the National Gallery of Art, the International Spy Museum, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Park Police and Park Service, the Library of Congress, the Folger Shakespeare Library, and the Hirshhorn, the National Museum of Asian Art, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 

Once again, welcome to NCCPP 2025. Enjoy the conference! 

Mark E. Wallace 

Chairperson of NCCPP and Director of the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Protection Services 

You will receive your name tag upon registration. Please wear your name tag while at the conference and remember to bring it each day.

If you forget, we will provide you with a sticker to wear for security purposes. 

There is nothing specific you need to bring with you to NCCPP, but a few tips and ideas are listed here.

• Your most comfortable shoes: Wednesday will require a lot of walking for site visits.
• A notepad and pen: To take notes during sessions
• Reusable water bottle: This year, an NCCPP water bottle (BPA free and dishwasher safe!) will be included in your giftbag. Use this bottle to refill during the conference, or bring your preferred bottle to stay hydrated.

NCCPP is dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and harassment-free event for everyone. We have a no solicitation policy. Info on health, safety, video, and photography is listed here for your awareness.

Health and Safety

The health and safety for our attendees, partners, and NCCPP employees remains a top priority. While we are not requiring vaccinations in order to attend in person, we strongly encourage all attendees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Photography, Audio, and Video Recording

You grant permission to NCCPP to use your image, likeness, actions, and statements in any photography, video, live or recorded audio, film or other transmission, exhibition, publication or reproduction, without further authorization or compensation.

Look for staff wearing red ribbons on their name tag. They will be happy to help you!

Conferences can create a lot of waste. NCCPP is committed to reducing our environmental impact and fostering a more sustainable future. This year, we are continuing our sustainability practices to maximize our impact. 

What can you do on-site?  

• Use public or shared transportation. 
• Bring your reusable water bottle to use throughout the conference. 
• Return your NCCPP2025 name badge on Wednesday – we’ll reuse them next year! 

A few of the ways we are creating a sustainable NCCPP include: 

• Sourcing local and sustainable food options, and donating leftover, unused food whenever possible. 
• Providing all attendees with reusable water bottles that are BPA free and dishwasher safe, instead of disposable plastic bottles.
• Utilizing a digital conference program (rather than printed programs). 

In addition to environmentally sustainable practices, we also take into account social considerations and economic practices and are patronizing locally owned businesses for the majority of our conference needs. 

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous contributions in making NCCPP2025 possible!

Platinum Sponsors will be available the entire day on Monday, from breakfast to the evening reception.

These sponsors will have information tables at the evening reception.

Information from the Cultural Safeguard Alliance is included in your gift bags.