The 21st ICOM-CC Triennial Conference aims to foster meaningful personal connections between conservators, conservation scientists, art historians, curators, other museum professionals, and the providers of essential services and products that support their work. We believe that through these encounters, great things can emerge—new ideas, shared understandings, and innovative collaborations. By also including students and early-career professionals, the conference creates unique opportunities for exchange, learning, and inspiration.

We are deeply grateful to our supporters, whose generosity makes these opportunities possible. Their contributions—whether directed through the Stichting ICOM-CC FUND or offered independently—enable colleagues to participate, exchange knowledge, and connect across borders.

Their generous support enables the conference in providing venues for key events and social gatherings such as the farewell party at the National Museum of Norway and the welcome reception at Oslo City Hall. Supporters also help to bring students and early-career professionals to the conference and fund travel grants for international delegates, while supporting our volunteer Working Group Coordinators who play a vital role in the conference’s success.

Through their generosity, our community can meet in person to discuss key developments in conservation in Norway and share Norwegian cultural heritage with the world. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all supporters, whose contributions help make Cultural Connections in Conservation a reality.

The City of Oslo invites the ICOM-CC 2026 delegates to the Welcome Reception on Monday, 14 September 2026. Thanks to the city’s generous support we can enjoy each other’s company and the City Hall’s stunning architecture and Artworks.

ICOM-CC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Getty Foundation, whose commitment helps make the 21st ICOM-CC Triennial Conference in Oslo accessible to conservation professionals from around the world.

Through its generous grant,  Getty enables colleagues from far-reaching corners of the globe to attend the conference, share their expertise, and participate fully in this international exchange of knowledge. Their support fosters equal representation and global collaboration, ensuring that divergent voices in conservation are heard and that best practices and innovative approaches are disseminated worldwide.

This edition of the ICOM-CC Triennial Conference celebrates  Getty’s continued support of travel grants since 1993, which has enabled generations of conservators to connect, learn, and exchange knowledge. By empowering international participation,  Getty strengthens ICOM-CC’s mission to safeguard cultural heritage while promoting cultural connections in conservation. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing partnership, which helps make the conference a truly inclusive and inspiring forum for the global conservation community.

As a leading supplier of materials, tools and equipment for conservation and restoration, Deffner & Johann brings over 145 years of specialist expertise to the heritage field.

ICOM‑CC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Deffner & Johann, whose contribution helps enable students to attend the 21st ICOM‑CC Triennial Conference in Oslo. By sponsoring student participation, they are helping the next generation of conservators engage with colleagues worldwide, exchange knowledge, and build professional networks.

Through their support, Deffner & Johann plays a vital role in broadening access, strengthening conservation capacity and fostering the global community of professionals protecting cultural heritage.

We are delighted to welcome Deffner & Johann as a supporter of ICOM‑CC Oslo 2026, and we look forward to connecting with them in the inspiring context of our international conservation community.

ICOM-CC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Tru Vue, whose contribution helps advance the work of conservators and museum professionals worldwide.

Through their ongoing commitment — from providing materials that protect artworks and heritage items, to funding grant programs and supporting conferences — Tru Vue plays a vital role in safeguarding cultural heritage.

We are delighted to welcome Tru Vue as a supporter to the ICOM-CC Oslo 2026 conference, marking their sixth participation in ICOM-CC Triennial Conferences, and we look forward to connecting and sharing in the inspiring work of our global conservation community.

“As well as increasing accessibility and helping to protect artworks and heritage items through the direct use of our materials, Tru Vue is proud to support the work of conservators and museum professionals in a variety of ways.

Oslo 2026 will be Tru Vue’s 6th ICOM-CC and we cannot wait to connect with everyone and hear more about the fantastic work people have been undertaking around the heritage world!”

Carolyn Hays and Jennifer Booth, TruVue – A division of Apogee Enterprises, Inc

ICOM-CC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Stichting ICOM-CC FUND, whose contributions help make participation in the 21st ICOM-CC Triennial Conference possible for members, volunteers, and colleagues from around the world.

Through its coordinated support, the FUND ensures that Working Group Coordinators and other volunteers can actively engage in conference activities, facilitate sessions, and contribute their expertise. Their generosity also helps provide travel grants and support for students and early-career professionals, fostering a truly inclusive and global exchange of knowledge.

By enabling these key participants, the Stichting ICOM-CC FUND strengthens collaboration, inspires innovation, and promotes meaningful cultural connections in conservation. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing commitment to advancing ICOM-CC’s mission of safeguarding cultural heritage worldwide.