History. Culture. Connections. Better Together.

IFCPP 28th Annual Conference, Seminar & Exhibits | April 10–14, 2027 | Baltimore, Maryland

Bringing a colleague makes the experience even more rewarding. Divide and conquer sessions, compare perspectives, build stronger professional relationships, and return to your institution with fresh ideas you can put into practice.  To claim your special discount, please contact office@ifcpp.org.

Two colleagues. More connections. Greater impact. Come for the conference. Discover Baltimore. Leave inspired. We look forward to welcoming you to Baltimore! Special offer valid through November 15, 2026. The $100 discount applies to the second conference registration from the same institution. 

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Call for Presentations - Library Protection Track

Calling all library professionals!

We're inviting local library professionals with experience in library safety, security, emergency preparedness, and collection protection to share their knowledge, insights, and real-world experiences with our cultural heritage community.

Share Your Expertise!

We welcome a variety of engaging presentation formats:

• ️ General Session Presentations
• Interactive Discussion Groups
• Panel Discussions & Q&A
• Real-World Case Studies
• ️ Pre-Conference Workshops

Submit Your Ideas by December 4, 2026!

Send your presentation ideas to: office@ifcpp.org

Learn More About the IFCPP 2027 Annual Conference

️ Protecting Libraries. Sharing Knowledge. Strengthening Our Cultural Heritage Community.

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Exhibitor Spotlight

We're excited to welcome Art Sentry as an exhibitor at the 2027 IFCPP Annual Conference in Baltimore, April 10–14!

What if museums could prevent damage to priceless collections before it happens? ️

Meet Art Sentry, an innovator with over 20 years of experience in cultural property protection and a technology solution designed exclusively for museums! https://www.artsentry.com/

Using patented, AI-powered object protection technology, Art Sentry helps museums identify risky visitor behavior and alert security teams in real time.

✨ The results speak for themselves:

✅ 92% average reduction in damaging touch incidents reported by museums using the system
✅ Real-time alerts and video notifications for security teams
✅ Customized protection zones around valuable artwork and exhibits
✅ Expanded security coverage without increasing staffing
✅ Enhanced protection for traveling exhibitions and valuable loans

More Than a Conference — An Opportunity to Connect

The IFCPP Annual Conference brings together professionals from cultural institutions and the private sector to share practical strategies in security, facilities management, emergency preparedness, collections protection, and institutional operations.
 
Advance your career with professional training from industry leaders. We offer certification courses including CIPM (Certified Institutional Protection Manager) and CIPE (Certified Institutional Protection Executive)—plus an all-new Library Protection Track this year.
 
️ A City Worth Discovering

Our host, the Maryland Center for History & Culture, preserves and shares Maryland's remarkable history from its home in historic Mount Vernon.
 
Just minutes away, the Baltimore Museum of Art showcases world-renowned collections, including The Cone Collection & Henri Matisse, while The Walters Art Museum offers an extraordinary journey through thousands of years of art and history.
 
Baltimore invites you to explore charming historic neighborhoods, vibrant waterfront attractions, distinctive restaurants, and Maryland's famous seafood. Our conference hotel, Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown,places you conveniently close to many of these experiences. Read more...

Join us at the 2027 IFCPP Annual Conference, hosted by the Maryland Center for History & Culture, and connect with Art Sentry to discover how innovative technology is transforming museum security and collection protection.

https://www.mdhistory.org/

Conferce Details & Registration:
https://ifcpp.org/annual-conference