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ICOM-CC and ICOM Myanmar: Roundtable on Earthquake-Affected Collections

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ICOM Myanmar and ICOM-CC

Upcoming Event:

Roundtable on Earthquake-Affected Collections

Date: 26 February 2026

Time: 09:00 CET (Central Europe) / 14:30 MMT (Myanmar Standard Time)

Online Expert Roundtable:

ICOM-CC, in collaboration with ICOM Myanmar and the Heritage Protection Department of the ICOM Secretariat, invites you to a specialized hybrid roundtable focusing on the technical and strategic recovery of earthquake-affected collections.

This session brings together global experts to bridge the gap between emergency stabilisation and long-term conservation.

Event Highlights

Expert Insights: Case studies from Myanmar, Chile, Egypt, and Greece.
Technical Focus: Strategies for wooden collections, preventive measures, and archaeological stabilization.
Resource Library: Registered participants gain access to a curated Padlet featuring over 50 foundational resources, including UNESCO manuals and ICOM-CC technical papers.
Program Schedule
- The hybrid event will start at 09:00 CET / 14:30 MMT
- The hybrid event will take place on Zoom (registration required) and in person at the National Museum, Myanmar (appointment only)
- Languages: English and Myanmar (Burmese)
Part I: Opening & Institutional Perspectives
Words of Welcome: ICOM Myanmar
National Perspectives: A A. Thinn, National Museum Myanmar
- Heritage Protection Briefing: ICOM Secretariat, Heritage Protection Department (10 mins)
Part II: Technical Strategies & Global Lessons
Lessons in Seismic Resilience (Chile):Johanna Theile | University of Chile; Former Vice-Chair, ICOM-CC
Emergency Assessment for Wooden Collections: Mohamed Moustafa | Coordinator, ICOM-CC Wood, Furniture and Lacquer Working Group; The Grand Egyptian Museum
Post-Earthquake Response & Stabilization: Maria Papadimitriou | Lead Preventive & Archaeological Conservator
The Human Element in Conservation: Shayne Rivers | MA Collections Care and Conservation Management

Each speaker will give a 10 minute summary of their pre-recorded presentation. The pre-recorded presentations can be found on the project Padlet.

Part III: Dialogue & Synthesis
Roundtable Discussion:Moderated by Polytimi Loukopoulou (ICOM-CC Glass and Ceramics Working Group Coordinator).
- Audience Q&A: An open floor for international exchange and shared experiences.

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Registration Details

Registration is currently OPEN. Don’t miss the opportunity to join this international exchange and access our digital resource library.

Registration Deadline: 25 February 2026 at 14:00 CET
Event Date: 26 February 2026

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Access the Digital Library

Upon registration, you will receive the password for our dedicated Padlet, which contains technical stabilization guides and ICOM-CC preprints essential for heritage professionals working in seismic zones.

The Zoom platform for this event is provided through the generous support of Stichting ICOM-CC Fund.

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ICOM-CC and ICOM Myanmar: Roundtable on Earthquake-Affected Collections

ICOM Myanmar and ICOM-CC

Upcoming Event:

Roundtable on Earthquake-Affected Collections

Date: 26 February 2026

Time: 09:00 CET (Central Europe) / 14:30 MMT (Myanmar Standard Time)

Online Expert Roundtable:

Part I: Opening & Institutional Perspectives

Part II: Technical Strategies & Global Lessons

Part III: Dialogue & Synthesis

Registration Details

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