18th Technical Meeting on Conservation and Restoration will take place on 19–20 November 2026 at CaixaForum Barcelona.

Under the title „New Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Applied to the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage“, this year’s edition will bring together conservation-restoration professionals, researchers, and companies from the sector to exchange experiences and explore the latest innovations that are transforming the profession.

If you register before 15 September, you can take advantage of the early bird registration fee of €130. From 16 September onwards, the standard registration fee will be €170. In addition, members of ACRE, the Furniture Studies Association (AEM), and the Catalan Association of Museologists (AMC) will receive a €20 discount on these registration fees.

The in-person registration includes access to all lectures and poster presentations, a printed copy of the Proceedings of the 18th Technical Meeting, and the opportunity to participate, upon prior registration, in the technical visit to La Roca dels Moros – El Cogul Cave Paintings, scheduled for 21 November.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may also register for the virtual attendance option for €60, which includes live online access to all lectures on 19 and 20 November, as well as a digital copy of the conference proceedings.