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 July 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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APT Equity Scholars Program
Applications are now open for the 2026 Equity Scholars Program.
Thanks to continued funding support from CSI, Simple Design Studio-Architects, and the Patti the Preservationist initiative, APT is pleased to continue this program for students to attend the APT Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 27-30, 2026. Applications are due by June 30, 2026.
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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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Call for Abstracts: 2026 TC-Doc Student Documentation Poster Showcase
at the APT Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 26-30, 2026
The APT Technical Committee on Documentation (TC-Doc) is excited to announce a new dedicated program within the 2026 APT Poster Showcase: the Student Documentation Poster Showcase. We are looking for innovative student projects that explore new technologies and creative methodologies for documenting the built and natural environment.
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APT Seeking Nominations for the 2026 Election
Interesting in joining the APT Board? The 2026 Call for Nominations is open now through July 15, 2026.
The APT Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for openings on the APT Board of Directors and officer positions. The board has a maximum of 16 members elected to two-year terms. APT seeks a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences within the Board to enhance its ability to fulfill its mission.
Positions open for election this year include the following:
- One Officer Position: Treasurer
- Up to five (5) Directors
New board members begin their service following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that takes place during the annual conference (typically in October or November each year). In 2026, the conference is in Indianapolis, IN, and the AGM is October 29, 2026.
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