Connection and Communication: participatory approaches to managing World Heritage
The Republic of Korea, as Host Country of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ICCROM and IUCN, through the World Heritage Leadership Programme, are pleased to announce that the 8th edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum (WHSM26) will be organized in conjunction with the session of the World Heritage Committee.
The Forum's theme is "Connection and Communication: Participatory Approaches to Managing World Heritage."
World Heritage site managers, as well as members of World Heritage site management teams from across the globe, are eligible to participate in this year’s Forum, aimed at creating opportunities for the empowerment of site managers in expanding their networks as well as exchanging knowledge and experiences at an international level.
World Heritage site managers, as well as members of World Heritage site management teams from across the globe, are eligible to participate in this year’s Forum, aimed at creating opportunities for the empowerment of site managers in expanding their networks as well as exchanging knowledge and experiences at an international level.
Before applying, please read the full Call for Applications, which provides detailed information and requirements about the Forum
Application period: 23 February – 22 March 2026 (23:59 CET)
Host: The Republic of Korea
Organizers: Korea Heritage Service (KHS), National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (NRICH), UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ICCROM and IUCN
Venue: Busan, Republic of Korea
Language: English (interpretation will be provided in Korean and French)
Partner: ICOMOS