European Days of Conservation-Restoration 2026
From 12 to 18 October 2026, the European Days of Conservation-Restoration (EDCR) return with a new week of stories, perspectives, and exchanges from across the profession. In the frame of its 9th edition, E.C.C.O. invites the conservation-restoration community to come together around the work, knowledge, and commitment that sustain cultural heritage every day, and to reflect on how the profession is evolving in response to new realities, from institutional collaboration and professional practice to heritage at risk and the digital transition.
Throughout the week, conservator-restorers, institutions, educators, partners, and heritage communities will be invited to share experiences, projects, and reflections that reveal the people, decisions, and expertise behind the care of our shared heritage. The EDCR is a moment to make conservation-restoration more visible, celebrate the dedication behind the profession, and strengthen the conversations that will help carry it forward.
We are also delighted to join forces this year with ENCoRE (European Network for Conservation-Restoration Education), Michael Culture Association, and the ECHOES project (European Cloud for Heritage OpEn Science), bringing together complementary perspectives and communities to enrich the 2026 edition and expand the dialogue around the future of conservation-restoration.
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SHARE YOUR REALITY AROUND EUROPE
From Monday 12th, to Sunday 18th October 2026, we propose seven themes with their respective posters that we will post each day. The themes are listed below and we encourage you to spread them among your colleagues. Please facilitate dissemination by asking your member to translate or summarize posts in English and by sharing your links with E.C.C.O. through emails or social media. Remember to tag our official social media accounts and use the hashtags #ECCO_EDCR and #ECCOCommunity.
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THEMES CALENDAR
Monday, 12th October
Sharing an institution, Educational Centre, Lab-Science in Conservation Restoration
Cultural Heritage Institutions are at the heart of our profession, providing education, training and research. On this day we celebrate their role and share cutting-edge knowledge across E.C.C.O. and ENCoRe countries.
Square poster (1080x1080) available here.
Tuesday, 13th October
Sharing Good Examples: Conservation-Restoration Treatments of Movable Heritage
Our everyday practice involves working with important artworks and objects, a side that is unknown to the final recipients of the work. Whether working in the private or public sector this day provides the opportunity to share good practices!Â
Dedicated to Movable Heritage you are invited to share exemplary work on movable objects like: sculpture, antiquities, paintings, collections etc.
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Wednesday, 14th October
Sharing Good Examples: Conservation-Restoration treatments of Immovable Heritage
Our everyday practice involves working on important monuments or landscapes, a side that is unknown to the final recipients of the work. Whether working in the private or public sector this day provides the opportunity to share good practices!Â
Dedicated to Immovable Heritage you are invited to share exemplary work on immovable heritage objects like: listed buildings, temples, wallpainting, mosaics etc.
Square poster (1080x1080) available here.
Thursday, 15th October
Heritage at risk: Preservation of tangible cultural heritage in the view of climate change
Despite the efforts of conservator-restorers, heritage remains at risk, threatened by climate change and the absence of quality standards. This day calls for public awareness of these challenges and recognition of the profession’s vital role in safeguarding the future.
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Friday, 16th October
Impact of Digital Transition on Conservation-Restoration
Digital technologies have become part of conservator-restorers' work, who constantly embrace new ways of optimising their activities and processes using various digital tools and services. This day calls for an exchange among peers of these fit-for purpose digital solutions that improve and bring innovation to our daily practices!
We are proud to host this day in partnership with Michael Culture Association and ECHOES (European Cloud for Heritage OpEn Science), funded by the European Commission and UK Research and Innovation.
Square poster (1080x1080) available here.
Saturday, 17th October
Paying tribute to Conservator-Restorers
A day to honour the people who shaped our field, from pioneers in practice to champions of professional recognition. They deserve our gratitude and the acknowledgement of the E.C.C.O. community.
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Sunday, 18th October
European Day of Conservation-RestorationÂ
A celebration of the profession! An opportunity for sharing achievements and engaging with the public!
Square poster (1080x1080) available here.