Get Ready for the 2026 Annual Meeting
Submit A proposal
The SERCA Board is requesting presentation proposals for the 2026 Annual Meeting, to be held in the stunning Appalachian Mountains of Cherokee, North Carolina! The meeting theme is: Out-of-the-Box! The Use of Non-Traditional Methods, Materials, and Practices in the Care and Preservation of Cultural Heritage. For more information on the Annual Meeting, visit: Annual Meetings. To learn more about fun things to do in Cherokee, NC, visit https://visitcherokeenc.com/.
Submit a Proposal for a Presentation on an Out-of-The-Box Method, Material or Technique!
We welcome proposals on a wide range of topics—whether rooted in Indigenous practices, experimental conservation treatments, experimental techniques, or imaginative uses of nontraditional materials. Presentations do not need to be directly related to Indigenous collections to be considered; all ideas that challenge the status quo and inspire fresh thinking are encouraged!
What Happens After You Submit a Proposal
Proposal submissions are due by October 15th, 2025. SERCA will notify presenters if their presentation has been selected by November 30th, 2025. Presenters will receive tiered discounted registration. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this dynamic event and to share your knowledge with colleagues from across the region.