ICOM-CC is coming to Norway
14 – 18 September 2026
ICOM-CC is coming to Norway
14 – 18 September 2026
Preparations for the 21st ICOM-CC Triennial Conference in Oslo, Norway, from 14-18 September 2026, are well underway. We are thrilled to have joined forces with several partners and sponsors for the Triennial Conference and to present them here on this page!
We are excited to offer a range of pre- and post-conference tours, along with a vibrant social programme. Full details of the extended tours are now available: Post and Pre Tour – ICOM CC 2026. Thanks to our generous partners, some tours will be more accessible and affordable for the participants. Keep an eye out for more information about the full social programme in the coming months.
We are also delighted to announce that the AKO Foundation, a noted supporter of Nordic visual arts, has joined us as a Platinum Sponsor for the 21st ICOM-CC Triennial Conference. Their generous support will help enhance the post-tour offerings, make the conference registration fee more accessible, and support the social events throughout the conference week. Learn more about our Platinum Sponsor: Home – AKO Foundation.
Kunstsilo, a grain silo repurposed as an art museum. The museum has several collections in their care, recent inclusions are paintings of Nordic modernism and concrete art. Photo: ©Kunstsilo/Alan Williams Photography.
A big thank you goes to our Sponsors: Goppion, Bruynzeel, the Eckbo Foundation, Bev/Art and Propadyn.
• Goppion and Bruynzeel have been involved in several groundbreaking cultural heritage projects in Norway, and their expertise is invaluable to the success of this conference.
• The Eckbo Foundation offers broad humanitarian support across arts, sports, and security, and we are grateful for their generous contribution to the event.
• Bev/Art, a Norwegian company on the market to supply small and easy to use climate loggers. We are so happy to have with us local support!
• Propadyn, a company dedicated to aid museums and conservators in stabilizing climatic fluctuations.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors and partners. Your support is vital in helping make the 21st ICOM-CC Triennial Conference in September 2026 a truly unforgettable event.
Goppion designs, engineers, and builds conservation-grade display cases and exhibition interiors in collaboration with leading museums and renowned architects worldwide. Founded in Italy in 1952, we are committed to safeguarding and showcasing the world’s cultural heritage.
The Magna Carta display case. Photo: David Hempenstall.
Recent projects, the Magna Carta project:
Goppion recently provided a unique display solution for a rare 1297 Magna Carta in Canberra, Australia. The innovative Case-in-Case design features a freestanding outer showcase housing an inner Preservation Case with precise environmental controls, protecting the historic document from humidity and light exposure. Seamlessly integrated into the Parliament House’s historic Members Hall, the display ensures both optimal conservation and a dignified presentation of this foundational document.
Detail from the Magna Carta display case. Photo: David Hempenstall.
Founded in 1897, Bruynzeel Storage Systems has built
a reputation for its focus on quality and sustainability. In early 2023, Delta Designs Ltd joined the Bruynzeel Storage Group, further strengthening our presence in North America with its high-quality, custom-made museum grade cabinets.
As the world leader in museum storage solutions, we operate globally with 10 offices across Europe and the U.S., supported by a vast network of partners worldwide.
Tailored Solutions for Museums and Cultural Institutions
Understanding the unique challenges of preserving collections, we offer fully customizable storage solutions. Whether you require space-efficient storage solutions or specialized systems for delicate artifacts, our products are adapted to your specific needs. Our products are highly configurable in size, finish, and accessories, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into any environment.
With a long history of supporting museums, galleries, and research institutions, our portfolio includes everything from small local museums, to private collectors, to renowned collections across the globe, such as:
- Louvre Conservation Centre, France
- Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, Netherlands
- CollectieCentrum (CCNL), Netherlands
- British Museum, United Kingdom
- Victoria & Albert Museum, United Kingdom
- Anno’s Center of Collection Care, Norway
- Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong
- Yale Peabody Museum, U.S.
- American Museum of Natural History, U.S.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, U.S.
- From the initial consultation to installation and service, we work closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions. Our experienced project management team ensures a smooth process, whether for small institutions or large-scale, complex installations.
Creating space for a healthy planet
Our vision extends beyond storage; we aim to contribute to a more sustainable planet by enabling institutions to make sustainable choices without compromising on functionality or security.
Recognized as ‘The Footprint Reduction Company,’ we focus on delivering solutions that maximize space efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. By using our mobile solutions and by applying the most sustainable material in the industry, Bruynzeel GreenSteel®, you can achieve a remarkable 98% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to industry standards over a 20 year period. We call this: Creating space for a healthy planet
Since 2021, our operations have been climate neutral (Scope 1 and 2), verified by Deloitte and we are on our way to reach our NetZero goal in 2035.
The Eckbo Foundation is proud to sponsor of the 2026 ICOM conference in Oslo. For over a century, we have been dedicated to supporting arts and culture in Norway, and we deeply appreciate the invaluable work museum professionals do around the world – often under difficult circumstances.
As stewards of several historic buildings and a unique collection of art, photography, objects and archives, we are delighted to welcome ICOM and ICOM-CC experts to Oslo and Norway.
We wish you an inspiring and successful conference!
Richard Arnesen,
Chairman
Eckbo Foundation
Composition, 1919. Thorvald Hellesen. Photo: Børre Høstland, Nasjonalmuseet/BONO.
Bev/Art is honored to sponsor ICOM-CC 2026 in Oslo and further its commitment to support the archive, artifact, art and heritage conservation professionals. As a company founded to advance environmental monitoring solutions for preventive conservation, partnering with ICOM-CC is a meaningful collaboration. We look forward to welcoming conservation professionals from around the world to Oslo — our beautiful capital and home to a vibrant cultural heritage community.
Rooted in Norway and driven by a global vision, Bev/Art aspires to become the world’s leading provider of climate monitoring solutions for cultural heritage. Our name — Bev/Art [beva:rt] — comes from the Norwegian word bevare, meaning to preserve, and reflects our deep commitment to safeguarding cultural treasures. We are revolutionizing environmental monitoring for the world’s most treasured cultural spaces, offering the most discreet sensors on the market and hardware and software technology that is easy-to-navigate, with simple installation and low maintenance. (Our hero product is about the size of a Lego brick and has a 10+ year battery life!)
Since its founding in 2022, Bev/Art has earned the trust of renowned institutions and local heritage sites alike, setting new standards for high-performance environmental tracking.
Watch our sensors in action at Fredriksten Fortress in Halden, Norway:
Protecting artworks and cultural heritage from damaging humidity fluctuations is essential for ensuring their longevity. That’s why Propagroup created Propadyn Museart, an innovative dynamic humidity stabilizer designed to safeguard art and cultural objects with unmatched reliability.
Whether on display, in transit, or in long-term storage, Propadyn Museart provides stable, ideal environmental conditions. Its advanced technology regulates and maintains a constant level of relative humidity with precision, responding quickly to changes in the environment.
Eco-friendly and biocompatible, Propadyn is made primarily from organic, biodegradable materials. It is dust-free, liquid-free, certified flame-retardant, and even helps neutralize volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Compact, durable, and maintenance-free, Propadyn Museart works across a wide humidity range (35%–80%), requires no pre-conditioning, and adapts instantly by absorbing or releasing moisture as needed. Available in multiple formats, including fully customizable options, it offers a safe, flexible, and high-performance solution for professionals dedicated to protecting cultural heritage for generations to come.
As a global leader in insurance and risk management, we recognize the vital role museums and cultural institutions play in preserving and protecting our shared heritage for future generations.
At AXA XL, we share ICOM’s commitment to safeguarding art, culture, and history. Values that inspire and unite communities across borders. We are honoured to support this gathering of museum professionals and conservation experts from around the world.
We wish you an inspiring, collaborative, and successful conference!
About AXA XL
AXA XL, a division of AXA, is one of the largest Fine Art & Specie insurers in the world. Our Fine Art experts have built a solid foundation based on years of industry experience in understanding the value, both financial and sentimental, when it comes to safeguarding works of art, jewelry, and specie. With AXA XL’s global footprint that includes over 1,200 highly experienced, locally empowered claims professionals managing covered claims in more than 200 countries and territories, we’ll be there for you – wherever and whenever you need us. To learn more, please visit www.axaxl.com.
University Products is a leading worldwide supplier of archival supplies and conservation tools and materials. Founded in 1968 in Holyoke, MA, USA, University Products manufactures acid-free storage boxes, papers, boards, folders, enclosures, tissues, framing and mounting supplies, tapes, and adhesives. We also offer conservation tools to restore and preserve artwork, documents, photos, artifacts, textiles, and natural history specimens.
Over 85% of University Products’ finished goods are produced in our USA manufacturing plant, broadly using virgin fiber, acid free, lignin free paper based raw materials, and pH neutral polymers and adhesives.
We are experienced exporters, counting 46 different countries we have successfully delivered goods to within the most recent 12 months. Additionally, we have a wide array of distributors throughout the world. Significant inventory of our goods is warehoused and available for fulfillment from our United Kingdom partner, Preservation Equipment Limited, and our Republic of Korea partner, Archive Korea.
Our recent clients served include the Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Harvard University, University of Texas, University of California, Getty Research Institute, New York Botanical Gardens, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Library & Archives Canada, University of Toronto, Hong Kong Palace Museum, University of Guam, National Heritage Board of Singapore, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, National Museum of Sydney, Canterbury Museum of Christchurch, Biodiversity Research Museum of Taiwan, North West University of South Africa, King Fahd National Library & Archives, University of Tel-Aviv, American University of Beirut, National University Library of Iceland, Sao Paulo Research Foundation, San Juan Museo de Arte Contemporaneo.
University Products is honored to be a participating sponsor of ICOM-CC 2026 in Oslo, and further its commitment to bring archival grade museum supplies and unique conservation tools to the international museum and conservation community.
