This conference will bring together museum professionals, scientists and colleagues from all over the world. The conference will be held at the National Wine Centre and jointly hosted by the South Australian Museum and the Adelaide Botanic Gardens & State Herbarium.

The key themes of the conference include:

· Sustainability and collections conservation in a changing world

· Exploring what is a natural history collection: 2026 and beyond

· Emerging issues for the natural history collections sector

· Urban greening and biodiversity

Full details including theme, registration, accommodation information, call for papers, travel grants, and the complete program will be announced in the coming weeks.

For now, mark your calendars, follow our socials and begin planning your journey to Adelaide, South Australia.

ICOM Australia looks forward to welcoming the global NATHIST community in November 2026!