CfP: Preservation West Symposium, 2026

Theme: Preservision: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

This year’s Preservation West Symposium will be held November 5-6, 2026. Last year’s Symposium was wonderful and we look forward to connecting with many from throughout the MWDL network again this year. A call for presentations is currently open through August 7, 2026. Notice of acceptance will occur by September 4, 2026. Read on for more details. This year’s theme invites us to reflect on how far we’ve come as a field, as institutions, and as professionals. It’s a chance to celebrate our growth and recognize preservation as the dynamic, diverse discipline it is.

Why Present?

Presenting at the Preservation West Symposium is an opportunity to share your expertise, spark conversation, and help shape the future of the field. We are seeking passionate, knowledgeable professionals to contribute insights across preservation domains including conservation, digital preservation, audiovisual preservation, digital imaging, and collection care.

Presentation Format

Proposals can be anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. Formats may include PowerPoint, pre-recorded video, hands-on demonstration, or other approaches suited to your topic.

How to Submit

All proposals must be submitted as a PDF and include:

• Presentation title
• A short summary briefly describing the focus of the presentation
• Background on the presenter’s involvement in the field of preservation