The International Symposium on Archaeometry promotes the development and use of scientific techniques to generate information about all aspects of the past.
Although its foundations can be traced back to a geophysics event held in 1961, the biennial hosting of ISA in its current form has been shared between Europe and the Americas since the 1980s. In 2024 it took place in Australia for the first time. The ISA showcases the latest in archaeological science technique development alongside a range of innovative and inspiring applications. All areas of science and all types of objects and materials, as well as all geographic areas and time periods, are topics of interest for this event. Multidisciplinary collaborations feature strongly at the ISA, therefore this represents a dedicated opportunity for practitioners in all sectors to establish research partnerships and connections with one another.
The organising committee of ISA 2026 brings together four prominent institutions actively involved in archaeological science. Along with the ISA standing committee, they are committed to providing the participants with meaningful networking opportunities in a welcoming and supportive environment.