IFCPP's 27th Annual Conference

The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection's 27th Annual Conference, Seminar & Exhibits will be hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, April 18-22, 2026!

The Foundation's 2026 conference will be held at the Higgins Hotel & Conference Center Curio Collection by Hilton, with additional programming at the National World War II Museum and other New Orleans cultural icons.

This not-to-be missed in-person gathering will include all-new conference sessions presented by industry leaders and local experts,  security manager certification and re-certification, pre-conference networking opportunities, pre-conference educational workshops, excursions to several world-renowned cultural institutions, group meals, industry exhibits, out-of-the-classroom educational and networking events at host institutions, and our traditional lineup of outstanding presenters, timely topics, and networking activities.

Pre-conference activities include a showcase of New Orleans art, history, culture, music, and cuisine at the annual French Quarter Festival, a free cultural offering incorporated into IFCPP's 2026 conference schedule.

EARLY BIRD MEMBER FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Only $595 for active members through August 15, 2025! Includes all pre-conference activities, pre-conference workshops, conference sessions, certification courses, lunch and dinner, host excursions, and networking activities!!! A ton of bang for your buck! Register before August 15 to save $100! 

REGISTER HERE FOR CONFERENCE & DISCOUNTED LODGING!

*Active membership required for full conference registration - please make sure that your membership is up to date. For new members, any membership category (including our Free Trial Membership) provides full access to registration discounts

CERTIFICATION ONLY REGISTRATION:

Register for CIPM or CIPM II cultural property security manager certification courses only (Wednesday, April 22) for the low price of $395 (including lunch).

REGISTER HERE FOR THE FULL-DAY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ONLY (select "Certification Courses Only")

COMPANION/SPOUSE REGISTRATION:

Spouses and companions can join pre-conference, afternoon, and evening excursions, tours, and dinners for the low cost of $75-150 per activity.

REGISTER HERE FOR COMPANION PARTICIPATION (select "Companion Registration")

DISCOUNTED LODGING:

Only $259/night plus tax at the Higgins Hotel New Orleans (Hilton Curio Collection) when booked through IFCPP

REGISTER HERE FOR CONFERENCE & DISCOUNTED LODGING!

Conference & discounted lodging registration deadline: March 31, 2026

Payment by Visa, MC, AMEX, or electronic invoice (check / purchase order)

Note: IFCPP conference costs are closely tied to contractual obligations for meetings and lodging. Registration fees are calculated based on these commitments, so all conference participants are required to utilize established conference hotel arrangements to take advantage of published registration rates. A $350 registration supplement will be assessed for registrants that select lodging outside of the IFCPP discounted group room block. IFCPP has negotiated the best available rates to keep conference fees at a minimum. All discounted rooms must be reserved through IFCPP directly (as part of the online conference registration process). Please contact us if we can answer any questions about lodging arrangements.      

Exhibitors & Sponsors: Please contact us for an application and list of opportunities

ON-SITE EXHIBITORS REGISTER HERE!

CONFERENCE CODE OF CONDUCT:

All conference materials and presentations should be considered proprietary, confidential, and copyrighted.

Promotion of commercial ventures or related activity without advance approval (excluding the purchase of an approved exhibit or sponsorship) is prohibited.

Conference participants shall adhere to IFCPP's professional code of conduct. Conduct unbecoming of a cultural property protection professional shall be grounds from expulsion from the event. 

For additional information, please see IFCPP's Terms & Conditions and Disclaimer.

2025 Annual Conference 

The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection's 26th Annual Conference, Seminar & Exhibits was hosted by Yale University in New Haven, CT, May 3-8, 2025!

The Foundation's 2025 conference was held at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, with additional programming at several Yale University cultural institutions and other entities. 

This not-to-be missed in-person gathering included all-new conference sessions presented by industry leaders,  pre-conference networking opportunities, pre-conference workshops, excursions to several world-renowned cultural institutions, group meals, industry exhibits, out-of-the-classroom educational and networking events at host institutions, and our traditional lineup of outstanding presenters, timely topics, and networking activities.

LIBRARY PROTECTION TRACK:

Our special full-day of library protection sessions on Thursday, May 8!  Included all Thursday sessions, meals, and Beinecke Library tours and reception.

Thanks very much to Yale University Cultural Properties and Department of Public Safety for an outstanding conference!

2024 Annual Conference 

The IFCPP conference team is pleased to report that our 25th Annual Conference was a resounding success! The 2024 conference took place in Chicago, IL from June 15-19, hosted by the Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago, and Field Museum of Natural History. We would like to thank all of our members that were able to attended in person, as well as those that joined us online. We are also grateful to our conference hosts, exhibitors, sponsors, and outstanding presenters for their generous contribution to a very special gathering.

Thanks very much to all of our Chicago hosts for another outstanding conference!