Joint Technical Symposium 2026

Tuesday 3 March - Wednesday 4 March 2026
Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Ngunnawal, Canberra, ACT, Australia

The Joint Technical Symposium (JTS) is an international scientific and technical event for professionals engaged in the preservation and management of audiovisual collections. Organised every few years since 1983 by the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA), it provides an opportunity for colleagues around the world and those interested in the field to meet and share information about the preservation of original image and sound materials.

JTS provides an opportunity for audiovisual archiving professionals from different backgrounds to come together, share new and upcoming technical advances in our field, and to go beyond the boundaries of specific formats or domains. It is an opportunity to inform and collaborate with each other, to share expertise from across the world and to contribute to the development of the next generation of audiovisual professionals.

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is proud to host
the Joint Technical Symposium 2026 (JTS 2026) from 3 - 4 March 2026.

Photo: NFSA

Statement of Reflection

With the leadership and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and institutions, we seek to better understand the artefacts in our area.

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

JTS 2026 will be held at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), with sessions held in the Arc Cinema and the Networking Event held in the Courtyard.

NFSA website

About JTS 2026

JTS 2026 will be the first opportunity in six years to gather in person, and the first time the symposium will be held in Australia.

JTS 2026 is an opportunity for connection and collaboration for those building a career in the field of screen and sound preservation, and we encourage the pariticipation of tertiary students. The program will include targeted opportunities for students to contribute and share their research.

JTS 2026 call for abstracts

JTS 2026 will bring together recent research, technical innovations and developments in the technology used to preserve audiovisual materials.

We welcome proposals based on new initiatives, research collaborations, innovations that resulted in success or failure, and above all proposals that share, connect, and build knowledge in audiovisual collections across the world.

Call for Abstracts

Sponsorship & Exhibition

Opportunties are available to support the symposium, network with colleagues, and increase your exposure within the industry.

200 - 240 in-person delegates are expected to attend from Australia and overseas. Re-connect with existing industry colleagues and clients, and make new connections, by attending JTS 2026.

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