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9/27/23, 10:06 AM ICA Congress announces activities of its 19th edition titled ‘Enriching Knowledge Societies’ UAE is the first country in Middle East…
UAE’s proactive adoption of cutting-edge international technologies and best practices in
archiving, as well as the cultivation of specialized expertise in this field,” he said.

Furthermore, he extended an invitation to UAE institutions to register and actively participate

in the workshops offered as part of the ICA Congress Abu Dhabi 2023’s program. “These
workshops serve as invaluable platforms for the exchange of knowledge, the exploration of
innovative technologies to advance archiving, preservation, and documentation methods, and

the enhancement of their long-term 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

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