This year, we come together to challenge the perception that the digital world is an impossible challenge for Pacific recordkeeping practitioners. “Demystifying Digital” is about breaking down barriers, making technology understandable, and sharing practical, accessible solutions tailored to the realities of our region, while also looking ahead to see what opportunities are on the horizon.
This theme reflects our shared commitment to empower Pacific archives, cultural institutions, and information professionals to engage confidently with digital tools, regardless of resources or infrastructure.
Through presentations, workshops, talanoa sessions, and regional case studies, PARBICA 2025 will explore:
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- How to start digital projects in low-resource environments
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- Simple, practical tools for digitisation, description, and access
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- Building the case for funding and support
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- Community engagement and advocacy for documentary heritage
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- Indigenous-led approaches to digital memory, sovereignty, and sustainability
This is also an opportunity to make/renew lasting connections with practitioners from a broad range of situations and experiences. From large and advanced organisations with cutting edge set ups, to smaller operations working with very little and still making things work.
Join us in Wellington as we open up space to learn, connect, share, and lead. Let’s demystify the digital together one conversation, one case study, one action at a time.
Program
The Call for Papers has now closed.
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Registration
The Conference is free for PARBICA members of good standing.
Registrations CLOSE on Friday 24 October. REGISTER NOW!
BREAKING NEWS! – Digital POWRR Institute event
We are pleased to announce a limited opportunity for PARBICA Conference delegates to attend a 2-day immersive, hands-on training workshop. The Digital POWRR Insitute will be held in Te Kupenga at Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, New Zealand on 10-11th November 2025. Click here for more information and to register.
Sponsorship
Support Pacific archivist through our PARBICA21 Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsors
PARBNovemberICA acknowledges the generous support of our sponsors
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