MAATI is proud to present MAATI Convention 2025, in collaboration with ICICH – ICOMOS, ICTC – ICOMOS and ICOMOS India as our knowledge partners. The proceedings and research papers from this convention will be published in Volume 2, Issue 1 of MAATI KATHA Magazine.
About the Convention
The MAATI Convention 2025 revolves around a fundamental question: What should be considered heritage, and why? While many sites and traditions receive formal recognition, numerous others remain overlooked, despite their cultural, historical, or social significance.
This convention aims to initiate critical discussions on heritage recognition, shedding light on lesser-known examples that deserve attention. Through paper presentations, debates, and collaborative discussions, we will explore the complexities of identifying, documenting, and conserving unrecognised and recognised heritage. Our goal is to develop inclusive frameworks, policies, and practices that ensure a more comprehensive approach to heritage conservation.
Objectives of the Convention
The convention seeks to challenge existing frameworks of heritage recognition by examining biases, overlooked histories, and intangible cultural practices. It will address modern challenges such as urbanisation, globalisation, and climate change while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among architects, conservators, historians, and policymakers. The ultimate goal is to draft inclusive policies/frameworks that ensure broader and more equitable heritage conservation.
Convention Structure
The event will feature paper presentations across eight sub-themes, followed by moderated debates on critical issues. The final day will focus on a collaborative policy development session, where experts and participants will draft actionable guidelines for future heritage conservation efforts.
Expected Outcomes
The convention will deepen understanding of heritage recognition challenges, produce policy recommendations for integrating unrecognised heritage into conservation frameworks, and build a strong professional network dedicated to inclusive and sustainable heritage conservation.
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Registration Details
đź“… Registration Deadline: 15th August 2025
🍽 Meals Included:
- Lunch will be provided on all three days, along with two tea breaks per day.
- Dinner on 3rd and 4th October
- Early Bird Registrations (Open till 26th July 2025)
- Presenters/Participants: â‚ą7,200/ $84.71 (including all meals)
- Presenters/Participants: â‚ą6,200/ $72.94 (excluding dinner)
- Students: â‚ą4,200/ $49.41 (including all meals)
- Students: â‚ą3,200/ $37.65 (excluding dinner)
- Regular Registrations (From 27th July 2025 onwards)
- Presenters/Participants: â‚ą8,500/ $100.00 (including all meals)
- Presenters/Participants: â‚ą7,500/ $88.24 (excluding dinner)
- Students: â‚ą5,200/ $61.18 (including all meals)
- Students: â‚ą4,200/ $49.41 (excluding dinner)
- Online Mode Only
- â‚ą6,000 / $70.59
- (Please note that the online mode is available for viewing paper presentations and participating in discussions and drafting only.)
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đź“… Event Schedule
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