We can’t wait to see you all in Abu Dhabi from 9-13 October for the ICA Congress! As we move forward to welcome you all to this event, we are excited to share with you the details of three of the keynote speakers who will join us at this international event. We’ve also got details on the Co-Lab, Lightning Talk and Poster sessions which will be scheduled throughout this week in October.
Keynote Speakers #ICAAbuDhabi2023
François Hollande
François Hollande was the President of the French Republic from May 2012 to May 2017. During his mandate, he carried out important reforms which restored the competitiveness and the growth of the French economy. He faced with authority the terrorist attacks that afflicted the country in 2015 and 2016.
President Hollande took important decisions on behalf of France, in particular the engagement of the Army in Mali in order to fight against terrorist groups located in the Sahel. It is under his presidency that the global climate agreement was adopted in Paris in December 2015.
Today, President Hollande chairs the Foundation “France is committed” whose mission is to support all initiatives that contribute to reinforcing solidarity and creating bonds between citizens.
Since his departure from the Elysée, he has written several books, amongst them “The Lessons of Power” in which he describes the high points, and the low points of his presidency, and “Responding to the Democratic Crisis” where he suggests major modifications to the constitution of the fifth Republic.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan is the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence in the new Cabinet announced in October 2017.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan joined the Federal Government in 1990 and held a number of government portfolios including Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and held the position of Minister of Education, and Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development.
Since November 2019, His Excellency has held the position of Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan was also Chancellor of United Arab Emirates University from 1983 to 2013; Chancellor of Higher Colleges of Technology from 1988 to 2013; and President of Zayed University from 1998 to 2013.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan received his education from the British Millfield School until the high secondary level before joining Magdalen College at Oxford University-UK.
Laura Millar
Laura Millar is a widely published thought leader in records, archives, and information management. For over 40 years, she has worked with national, state and local governments; Indigenous communities; and international, regional and local agencies to provide advice on the full spectrum of records and archives care. She is the author of numerous award-winning articles and books; her 2019 publication “Matter of Facts: Value of Evidence in an Information Age” is a highly influential exploration of the role of records and archives in a society that is respectful, democratic, and self-aware. In 2022, Laura was honoured as a Fellow of the ICA.
Discover the Professional Programme!
We’re excited to be able to announce 5 Co-Lab sessions, where archivists will present a project, research or collaboration initiative and then seek feedback from the audience. Each of these Co-Lab sessions will feature 3 presentations, including presentations from Bruno Ricard, Director of the French National Archives; a team from India presenting a FIDA funded project; a presentation building on an article in Comma which looks at the challenge of archiving the global modern wind energy sector; and more! Join us on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Hive Auditorium for these interactive Co-Lab sessions!
The two Lightning Talk sessions will take place on Wednesday and Thursday and will each feature 15 Lightning Talks. These 5-minute talks will be used to present a project, demonstrate technology or pitch an idea and will also take place in the Hive Auditorium. Find the full list of Lightning Talks at the bottom of the programme.
Finally, the poster sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday from 15:00 – 15:45 (Abu Dhabi time). These posters will present research, a project, an idea or another type of work in the form of a paper poster. These posters will be available to be viewed throughout the entire Congress, in the Exhibition Hall. During the poster sessions, the presenters will be present to provide explanations to the delegates and answer questions about their posters. A Poster Award will be held on Thursday during the last break of the day!
Haven’t registered yet?
We are offering reduced rates for ICA members. Follow this link to access the Congress website and register!
Looking for more information about your ICA membership?
Contact the ICA Secretariat via email at members@ica.org
Looking for more information about your trip to Abu Dhabi?
Contact the Organisation team via email at info@abudhabi2023.ae.
Take a look at the Congress website as you prepare for ICA Abu Dhabi Congress 2023!