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ICA Congress announces activities of its 19th

edition titled ‘Enriching Knowledge Societies’

UAE is the first country in Middle East to host this

prominent global event

September 26, 2023

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy

Prime Minister, and Minister of Presidential Court, the organizing committee of ICA Congress
Abu Dhabi 2023 unveiled the itinerary for the forthcoming edition of this prestigious event,

scheduled to be held from October 9 to October 13, 2023 at ADNEC. This announcement was
made during a media briefing conducted at the National Library and Archive headquarters in

Abu Dhabi on September 25, 2023.

H.E Dr. Abdullah Al Raisi, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the ICA Congress –
Abu Dhabi 2023 and Cultural Advisor, UAE Presidential Court, thanked the sponsors and

partners of this event, acknowledging their pivotal contribution to the remarkable success of
this edition, which is the largest in the history of the Congress. The Emirates News Agency

(WAM) is serving as the official media partner for the event, while the Abu Dhabi Police and the
Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau have assumed the role of official supporters of
the Congress. FamilySearch International is the titanium sponsor, with Melara Middle East and

Metrofile are platinum sponsors of the event. Additionally, EXMP, Xerox, and Artefactual
Systems Inc. are the golden partners, while NVS Soft, Zeutschel GmbH, and Iron Mountain are

valued silver partners of the event.

Al Raisi affirmed that the organizing committee has successfully concluded its preparations to
host the ICA Abu Dhabi 2023 Congress, including welcoming participants and orchestrating a

diverse range of events and activities to accompany the event. These include seminars,
lectures, and workshops aimed at fostering the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and
methodologies in various aspects of archival operations. Additionally, the ICA Congress

Hackathon, awards, and grants will be significant components of the event.

Al Raisi expressed his deep sense of pride in hosting this prominent global event within the
UAE, underscoring how it epitomizes the nation’s unwavering commitment to preserving
cultural heritage and fortifying the archive sector. “This commitment is exemplified by the

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