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9/27/23, 10:05 AM ICA Congress announces activities of its 19th edition titled ‘Enriching Knowledge Societies’
sustainability,” he said, adding such participation underscores the UAE's leading role in this pivotal
domain.

“The archive sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by expectations of the corporate
information archiving market expanding from USD 7.43 billion in 2023 to USD 12.87 billion by 2028, with

an impressive CAGR of 11.60 per cent during this period. The ICA Congress Abu Dhabi 2023 is set to
offer a diverse range of activities, including seminars and lectures covering various aspects of archives
and cultural heritage. These events serve as platforms for knowledge exchange and the enhancement
of expertise within the archive field. We look forward to hosting the ICA Hackathon, which will open

doors for participation of high schools and universities in the UAE. We are also pleased to announce that
prizes worth USD 20,000 will be awarded to the winning team from universities and USD 10,000 to the
winning team from high schools. We are certain that these events will strengthen international
cooperation and progress in the archive sector.

Additionally, we are proud to unveil the “ICA Congress Bursary Program”, aiming to offer 300 travel

grants to Abu Dhabi, ensuring a broader and more inclusive participation scope for individuals and
institutions. This comprehensive program will cover expenses such as travel tickets, accommodation,
transportation, and entry visa fees. This edition of the congress stands as a testament to our pride,

boasting record-breaking numbers in terms of paper submissions, participating exhibitors, and
widespread engagement. It truly marks the largest and most significant congress edition in history,
underscoring the global interest in this field's importance within modern societies,” Al Raisi said.

The current edition of the ICA Congress Abu Dhabi 2023 is being held under the slogan ‘Enriching
Knowledge Societies’, as it will discuss the transformative potential of providing information and access

to it in modern societies. The 19th edition will focus on five axes: ‘Peace and Tolerance’; ‘Emerging
Technologies - Electronic Records and Solutions’; ‘Trust and Evidence’; ‘Access and Memories’; and
‘Sustainable Knowledge and the Sustainable Planet... Archives and Climate Change’. The climate
change axis coincides with the UAE’s hosting of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which is one of the most
prominent events on the international climate action agenda.

The ICA Congress Abu Dhabi 2023 is expected to witness the attendance of over 5000 participants from
over 135 countries represented in Congress, in addition to more than 60 exhibitors. The event will
provide a leading platform for communication and exploring horizons of cooperation among participants

from all over the world. It holds special significance this year, given the escalating investments in
archival collection management, digital record preservation, and public programming within the Middle
East region.

His Excellency Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Director General of the National Library and Archives,

emphasized the significance of the National Library and Archives in safeguarding documentary,
historical, and cognitive materials, as well as facilitating their accessibility. He also highlighted the

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