2026 ICICH-ICOMOS International Symposium Programme
On November 9-11, 2026, experts from around the world will gather as part of the International Symposium: The Role of Local Communities in Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage within Heritage Ensembles and Monuments in Ravello, Italy.
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ICICH is delighted to host this symposium in partnership with ICOMOS-Italy and the Centro Universitario Europeo per i Beni Culturali. The symposium reflects ICICH’s dual commitment: strengthening its organisational governance while advancing scientific dialogue on the pressing challenges facing intangible heritage today.
The symposium will begin by situating intangible heritage within the global framework of ICOMOS and ICICH, then explore regional perspectives from around the world, and finally turn to Italy as the host country. Italy’s millennial heritage and long-standing expertise in integrating conservation with development provide a meaningful setting for this dialogue. By linking global challenges to local realities, the event will highlight how communities safeguard and revitalise intangible cultural heritage associated with monuments and ensembles, ensuring resilience and sustainable futures.
This scientific symposium aims to raise awareness, share knowledge, and suggest practical strategies adaptable to various settings. Together, they will contribute to ICOMOS’s wider mission of protecting heritage as a foundation for identity, community well-being, and sustainability. Additionally, this symposium seeks to foster collaboration between international professionals, local communities, and institutions, ensuring that cultural and natural heritage are preserved, celebrated and transmitted to future generations.