[Nhcoll-l] SPNHC 2026 Important Dates

[Liath Appleton]

>From Ruth Seyler, SPNHC 2026 Conference and Sponsorship Coordinator:
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Hello everyone,

We’re pleased to share several important updates about the SPNHC 2026
Annual Conference, including an *extension of the **abstract submission*
<https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80131/submitter>* deadline to May
31 at 11:59 p.m. EDT*.

This historic meeting—the first SPNHC Conference to be held on the African
continent—will take place *September 7–11, 2026*, in *Cape Town, South
Africa*, and will be hosted by *Iziko Museums South Africa*.

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted an abstract. We’ve received
a strong response to the Call for Abstracts, and because this is a busy
time of year, we wanted to offer a little more time for additional
submissions.

*Abstract Submission — Now Due May 31*
The 2026 program will feature *16 sessions and symposia*, all of which are
accepting abstract submissions. Abstracts may be submitted through Oxford
Abstracts <https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80131/submitter>, and the
available sessions are listed at the bottom of the online submission form.

We encourage you to share your research, join the conversation, and submit
your abstract by the extended deadline.

*Registration Now Open*
<https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/event/76295>

Early registration rates are available through *June 30* for SPNHC members,
non-members, and students. Discounted pricing is also offered for
participants from lower-income nations and for those based in South Africa.

Can’t attend in person? A virtual registration option is available, with
the flexibility to upgrade to in-person registration at any time.

*Travel Grants — Deadline June 1*
SPNHC is offering travel grants for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Applicants
must be members of the Society or apply for membership before submitting.
Preference will be given to students and emerging professionals focused on
the physical care, management, or preservation of natural history
collections, as well as to applicants presenting at the conference.

Learn more and download the application forms
<https://spnhc.org/spnhc-2026-south-africa/>.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute, connect, and take part in a
historic SPNHC gathering. *Submit your abstract by May 31 and register
today.* If you have questions, please contact spnhc.conference at gmail.com.

Sincerely,
SPNHC 2026 Joint Organizing Committee


Special thanks to our Diamond Sponsor – Delta Designs LTD

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