Decoloniality is not merely an academic lens but a profound reorientation of knowledge and power. While rooted in twentieth-century South American scholarship, decoloniality now inspires a generation of scholarship and social movements. After years of vibrant scholarship and activism, we stand at a pivotal juncture. As resurgent nationalisms and neocolonial forces challenge gains made in diversifying heritage institutions, democratising memory practices, and centring marginalised voices, how do we sustain decolonial futures that remain precarious? This international conference examines decoloniality as a transformative praxis that reshapes our engagement with heritage, memory, and material culture. We seek contributions that bridge theory and practice, addressing both the generative possibilities and the ethical impasses emerging from decolonial work.

This interdisciplinary gathering will foster dialogue through individual papers, themed panels, and roundtable discussions across diverse geographical contexts. The Organising Committee invites submissions from established scholars, early-career researchers, PhD candidates, professionals, civil society organisations, artists, and activists. We especially welcome voices from the Global South and underrepresented regions, aiming to move beyond critique toward concrete strategies for sustaining decolonial transformation worldwide.

Themes of this conference include, but are not limited to:

• Socio-Political Dimensions of Decoloniality
• Heritage Management and Sustainability
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Societal Recovery
• Museum and Memorial Practices
• Restitution and Repatriation
• Community Engagement with Tangible and Intangible Heritage
• Contested Memories and Competing Narratives
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• AI and Digital Heritage Tools
• Materiality and Material Culture
• The Politics of Terminology, Time, and Identity

Please submit your abstract (in English) as a Word document or PDF via email to our conference email: ahmannualconference@gmail.com

Please ensure to include the following in your submission:

• Author name(s) and affiliation(s)
• Email address
• Paper, panel, or roundtable title
• Abstract (250 words)

The submission deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026 (mid-night Central European Time). Notification of acceptance will be sent by mid-April 2026.

Organising Partners

• Amsterdam School for Heritage, Memory and Material Culture (AHM)
• The Dutch Research Council (NWO)
• Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA)