“Science and Technologies Applied to Heritage Conservation” is the Science and Art (XI) Congress title planned from the 11th to the 13th of November in Madrid. The event is promoted by the Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute and National Heritage, in collaboration with the Spanish Association of Museologists (AEM) and the AMERMAD project funded by the Community of Madrid.
The overall idea stems from the firm conviction that the knowledge and preservation of works of art are possible only through the constant interaction among conservation, restoration, and scientific research. Given the need to consolidate scientific specialisation in the field of heritage, this forum seeks to build bridges between conservators, scientists, restorers, and cultural managers.
The congress will focus on:
- Establishing general conservation guidelines and criteria.
- Designing suitable condition reports, including alterations, intervention methods and recommended solutions.
- Using collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to increase knowledge and expertise in artistic techniques, manufacturing technologies, composition, distinguishing between the original and additions and any other data on the historical and artistic aspects of cultural heritage.
- Discussing methods and planning procedures for preventive conservation.
- Using the findings of laboratory research to discuss the pros and cons of different methods and materials.
- Applying innovative technology to the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
Proposal Requirements Abstracts may be submitted until May 9, 2026, to the following email address: investigacion.ipce@cultura.gob.es.
Location: Auditorium of the Royal Collections Gallery – Madrid
Event Date: 11-13 November 2026
You may visit the original website for all information https://ipce.cultura.gob.es/noticias/2026/2026-03-16-ciencia-y-arte-xi.html
The English version in PDF is accessible here: https://ipce.cultura.gob.es/dam/jcr:1c208aa9-7939-4b90-9856-151bbf1e52a6/260313-ciencia-y-arte-call-for-abstracts.pdf
