Organizers

The organising committee of ISA 2026 brings together four prominent institutions actively involved in archaeological science:

University of Turin

The University of Turin, one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious universities, with five departments participating in the organisation (ChemistryPhysicsEarth SciencesLife Sciences and Systems Biology and Historical Studies)

Associazione Italiana di Archeometria

The Italian Association of Archaeometry (Associazione Italiana di Archeometria), the principal Italian network of scholars and researchers applying scientific methods to cultural heritage

Centro Conservazione Restauro "La Venaria Reale"

The Centro Conservazione Restauro “La Venaria Reale”, one of Italy’s leading centres for the conservation, research, and education in the field of cultural heritage

Museo Egizio

The Museo Egizio, the second-largest museum in the world dedicated exclusively to ancient Egyptian culture

Musei Reali Torino

The Musei Reali of Turin bring together the Royal Palace, Gardens, Library, Armoury, Sabauda Gallery, Archaeological Museum, Sale Chiablese, and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud in a single complex, offering a seamless journey through art and history.