Spring 2026 Conference

Flowing together: Community and Resilience in Archives

April 30 - May 2, 2026
Richmond, VA

PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Conference Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel Exterior
Photo courtesy of Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel
100 S. 12th St., Richmond, VA
Phone icon 1 (800) THE-OMNI
Group code: MARAC Spring 2026

Conference room rate: $185/night
Overnight parking: $30/night

RESERVE ROOM by
Apr 08, 2026 for group rate

Welcome back to Richmond, Virginia, commonly known as the “River City” and RVA. MARAC last visited Richmond in the Fall of 2012, and we are excited to return to this weirdly unique and ever evolving city!

The meeting theme is “Flowing Together: Community and Resilience in Archives,” reflecting a convergence of principles:

the members of the archival community feel that the profession is facing new challenges and obstacles due to political and fiscal pressures
that as archivists we continually need to support each other's education, professional development, and general well-being
and that we, as a profession, should attempt to support grass-roots efforts to preserve documentary evidence of communities, large and small, through community archiving projects and other outreach activities

MARAC meetings have a strong tradition of bringing accessible sessions to practitioners from all levels of the archives and information professional fields. All are welcomed and encouraged to participate! We are excited for a great mix of people to attend and promote the exchange of ideas.

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Registration - Register Now

Conference registration fee covers the Thursday Meet & Greet reception, Friday continental breakfast, plenaries, concurrent sessions, breaks, and evening reception, and Saturday concurrent sessions and break. Please check your employer's payment policies for meals and tours prior to registering. If your employer is paying for your registration and you will pay for other items personally, please review these instructions before registering.

You may register online and request an invoice to pay later. Register online at Spring 2026 Registration or download a form to mail in.

Conference Registration Rates:
Early Bird rate (ends March 25th): Member $150, Non-member $215
Regular rate (ends April 15th): Member $175, Non-member $240
Just in Time rate (begins afternoon of April 29th): Member $195, Non-member $260
Student rate: $75
Saturday only attendance: $80
Workshop only (not attending conference): See pricing below

Pre-conference workshops will be held on Thursday, April 30th. If you are attending both a pre-conference workshop and the conference, registration fees are required for both. You may attend a pre-conference workshop without attending the conference and only pay the workshop registration fee. A full-day workshop costs $100. Workshop topics will be published in the program.

Please include any language, spatial, accessibility, or other accommodations when you register, or contact the Meetings Coordinator at [email protected]. MARAC strives to make meetings accessible, but we do better when specific accommodations are requested well in advance. In all situations, a good faith effort to satisfy requests made prior to the event will be made.

Questions? Visit MARAC's Registration FAQ or contact the MARAC Administrator at [email protected]

DONATION DRIVE

Make a big impact by donating to HomeAgain! Bring essential items like hygiene products, household and cleaning supplies for families transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing. There are several ways to participate: (1) Bring an item to drop off at the registration table (2) Monetary donations directly to HomeAgain. Place “MARAC 2026” in the Additional Comments area when you donate. (3) Donate supplies through the HomeAgain Wishlist. Items bought through the wish list will ship directly to their administrative offices. Please direct any questions to LAC member Sylvia Marshall, [email protected].

Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S. 12th St., Richmond, VA. Conference room rate is $185/night. Overnight parking is $30/night. Reserve online here or call 1-800-THE-OMNI and use group code MARAC Spring 2026 by Apr 08, 2026 for group rate.

Directions and Parking Information Experience Richmond
Westham Porch, Tavern and Starbucks Hotel Wellness Amenities Hotel Policies

Financial Assistance

MARAC can help defray the cost of your attendance. Applications are due by Friday, March 13, 2026. Visit Conference Travel Awards and Scholarships for more information.

You can also reduce your expenses by sharing a ride or hotel room. Visit MARAC's Rideshare or Roommate finders to connect with other attendees.

Vendors

Exhibit day will be Friday, May 1, 2026. Register online at Spring 2026 Vendor Registration. Contact the MARAC Vendor Coordinator, Nick Zmijewski, at [email protected] with questions.

Code of Conduct

MARAC is committed to providing a harassment-free environment for its members and others who participate in its conferences, events, and meetings. All attendees are required to comply with our code of conduct.