Call for Abstracts — ACHS 2026 Conference in Wellington, New Zealand

We are delighted to invite you to submit abstracts for the upcoming ACHS 2026 Conference, taking place from 29 November to 2 December 2026 in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. Under the conference theme “TŪHONO – Weaving Relational Heritage Spaces,” we seek contributions that explore the many ways heritage connects people, places, histories, and futures.

Whether your focus is on cultural landscapes, heritage preservation, community-based heritage practices, or the relationship between place, memory and identity — we welcome your research, case studies, and creative proposals.

What to Submit

A concise abstract aligned with the conference theme

Details of authors and affiliation(s)

Preferred presentation format (paper, panel, poster)

Important Dates & Info

Abstract submissions will be accepted through the official ACHS 2026 portal.

Selected submissions may be scheduled as presentations, panels, or posters — offering an excellent opportunity to showcase your work to an international audience of heritage scholars, practitioners, and advocates.

Why Submit?

Share your work with a global community of heritage practitioners and researchers

Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue on heritage, landscapes, culture, and society

Contribute to critical conversations on heritage, identity, and relational spaces

We encourage scholars, practitioners, community activists, designers, and anyone passionate about heritage and landscapes to take part. Let’s come together to weave richer, more inclusive stories for heritage — with spaces, people, and history deeply connected.