Registration and calls for papers for the upcoming XXI UISPP World Congress, which will take place from August 31st to September 4th, 2026 in Poznań, Poland, are now open. You are warmly invited to submit your paper proposals via the conference website at: https://uispp2026.syskonf.pl/

The international conference Arakne: Archaeology of Textile Fibres between Biodiversity and Culture will be held on 15–16 January 2026 at the Museo Castromediano in Lecce. Bringing together archaeologists, biologists, and cultural historians, the event explores ancient textile production through the lens of biodiversity and cultural exchange.

PastForwardHub, proudly supported by the UISPP, is an innovative platform empowering the next generation of researchers in prehistoric and protohistoric archaeology. As a global career hub, it tackles key challenges arising from structural shifts in academia and archaeology, especially for early-career professionals. The ongoing Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund this initiative runs until January 10, 2026.