# UISPP World Congress in Poznań

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uispp-world-congress-in-pozna
> Updated: 2026-08-31T17:15:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, is hosting the 21st World Congress of the International Union of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Sciences (UISPP 2026). Running from August 31 to September 4, 2026, this event marks the first time the congress has been held in Poland.

Under the theme ‘Archaeology in Motion: Past Lessons, Future Responsibilities’, the congress is expected to attract approximately 800 international participants. The program focuses on the evolution of archaeological methods and the field’s public responsibilities, utilizing modern techniques such as digital documentation, laboratory analysis, and environmental science to study prehistoric and protohistoric societies.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Poznań to host 21st UISPP World Congress in 2026

Adam Mickiewicz University will host the 21st UISPP World Congress in Poznań, Poland, from August 31 to September 4, 2026, bringing together approximately 800 international archaeology researchers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pozna-to-host-21st-uispp-world-congress-in-2026

### 2026-08-27: Academic events scheduled for Warsaw and Poznań in 2026

Poland prepares for major academic gatherings in 2026, including the 30th Science Festival in Warsaw and the European Association for Japanese Studies conference in Poznań.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/academic-events-scheduled-for-warsaw-and-pozna-in-2026

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