APT’s MISSION is to advance appropriate traditional and new technologies to care for, protect, and promote the longevity of the built environment and to cultivate the exchange of knowledge throughout the international community.
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APT Bulletin Special Issue on the Building Trades Call for Abstracts
APT invites submissions for a special issue of the APT Bulletin on the building construction and craft trades (Volume 57:3-4).
Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts by August 15, 2026.
This issue aims to enhance the understanding of building construction and craft trades in the effective execution of preservation technology projects. Submissions that examine historical and contemporary relationships within the trades, as well as those that address the international dimensions of trade work, are especially encouraged.
Click here to review the submission guidelines.
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APT 2026 Getty Fellows
We are excited to announce the launch of the APT Getty Fellows Grant Program, an initiative designed to broaden the diversity of perspectives and experiences represented at our conference and strengthen the APT community. With the generous support from Getty, this program will bring equity-focused and international professionals from around the world to attend APT 2026 Indianapolis.
The grant provides comprehensive support, including travel, lodging, conference registration, and a stipend for incidental expenses. It is open to domestic applicants and international professionals from countries with emerging economies who are historically underrepresented and/or have limited access to professional development funding. Applications are due by June 30.
This program is made possible with support from Getty.
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Upcoming Events
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2026 Annual Conference
Indianapolis, IN
October 26-30, 2026
Indianapolis is known as the “Crossroads of America” for its heritage as a transportation hub, which united industry and craftsmanship, leaving an enduring legacy of design. This conference will explore The Crossroads of Preservation: Where Industry and Craft Come Together in an ever changing and complex market.
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