The Society of North Carolina Archivists (SNCA) and SCAA will host a joint annual meeting in 2026. The meeting will be held May 28-29, 2026, at UNC-Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. The theme will be "Many Voices, Stronger Archives: Advocacy through Community." The Programming Committee is now accepting conference proposals.

The Programming Committee encourages you to submit proposals for the SNCA/SCAA Joint 2026 Annual Meeting. This year’s theme, "Many Voices, Stronger Archives: Advocacy through Community" calls us to reflect on the roles and impacts of advocacy and community within the archival profession.

We encourage submissions that address a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to:

  • America’s 250th
  • Reflections of past communities
  • Outreach to communities: engagement and partnerships
  • Community-driven projects/exhibits
  • Community among archival professionals
  • Various aspects of advocacy
  • Support for small archives/lone archivists
  • Grant writing
  • Inclusive metadata and description practices

To submit a proposal, visit the SNCA/SCAA 2026 Proposal Form.

Proposals are due by February 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm.