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Ancestry

Diamond Sponsor

Ancestry.com is a commercial enterprise. The company was founded in 1983 and employs over 1,800 people worldwide.
Ancestry cooperates globally with archives in the digitalization of historical collections and supports and connects both private individuals and scientific projects in the area of practical genealogical research. Further information can be found at https://www.ancestry.com/corporate/ .
Ancestry is the leading partner for the digitalization, digital indexing and online publication of historical documents. Hundreds of Ancestry partners worldwide are collaborating with us on the digitalization and indexing of historical documents.
Ancestry’s many years of experience and expertise are a reliable guarantee for cooperation partners, including leading archives from Europe, the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.
After the first Ancestry.com website was launched in 1997, Ancestry quickly established itself as a central online resource for family and genealogical research. Since then, Ancestry has enabled millions of people to discover their own roots.
This is thanks to Ancestry’s own global database with billions of records of family history.
The unique international database includes historical entries such as birth and marriage certificates, death notices, censuses, immigration and emigration documents, military files, church registers, historical telephone directories, newspapers and much more. Most documents are accessible and can be searched quickly and easily.
Ancestry also offers its users access to what is the largest family tree network in the world.
This enables Ancestry customers to discover and contact distant relatives around the world.
The global Ancestry network with over 32 billion records worldwide comprises data from over 80 countries that can be accessed when searching for ancestors.
In addition to this over 20 million people use the AncestryDNA to discover their own past.
With this huge network, Ancestry is the largest provider of consumer DNA testing in the world.

www.ancestry.com

NLA

Gold Sponsor


Upon directives of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, the National Library and Archives was established in 1968 under the name of “Documents and Research Bureau”, and was affiliated with Al Diwan Al Amiri (Ruler’s Court). Its objectives were defined as collecting documents and information relating to the history and culture of the Arabian Peninsula in general and the United Arab Emirates in particular, from primary sources in Arab and foreign countries. It has been entrusted with the documentation and translation of these documents. In 1972, its name was changed to the Center for Documentation & Research (CDR). Several Government bodies have administered the National Library and Archives since its inception:

  • Al Diwan Al Amiri of Abu Dhabi (1968-1971)
  • Ministry of Presidential Affairs in Abu Dhabi (1971 to 1975).
  • The UAE President’s Diwan in Abu Dhabi (1975-1978).
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1978-1983).
  • Digitization of all archival materials for preserving, maintaining and making them accessible through the Internet
  • Cultural Foundation (1983-1999).
  • The UAE President’s Diwan in Abu Dhabi (2000-2004).
  • Ministry of Presidential Affairs (2004 to date).

Federal Law No. (7) for 2008 was issued to establish the National Center for Documentation & Research (NCDR) and then Federal Law No. (1) for 2014 was issued to change the name of “National Center for Documentation & Research (NCDR)” to “National Library and Archives”.

The National Library And Archives: The Oldest And Richest Archive Relating To The Arabian Gulf Region

In just over fifty years, the National Library and Archives has achieved a pioneer status as the first of its kind in the Middle East and the sixth in the world, due to its adoption of the latest technologies available to accomplish its mission. It is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the United Arab Emirates and the largest documentation organization in the Arabian Gulf region. In addition to its role in documentation and archiving, the National Library and Archives provides intellectuals with a variety of publications that explore both authentic cultural and contemporary issues in history and heritage.

The National Library and Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the United Arab Emirates in particular and the Arabian Gulf states in general. It also documents, indexes and translates the material collected, based on which it publishes specialized historical research. Moreover, it hosts and organizes local, regional and international conferences and symposiums, in addition to holding related exhibitions both locally and abroad.

ICA Congress Abu Dhabi 2023

Enriching Knowledge Societies

The archival, records and data landscape in the 21st century is changing public expectations, how we do our work, what constitutes credible evidence and how we protect our holdings. It is time for our profession to discuss, reflect and challenge existing practices to explore and expand the critical role played by archives and information professionals in the 21st century knowledge societies. The ICA Congress 2020, Enriching Knowledge Societies, will be an opportunity for the profession from all over the world to share innovative ideas and research and for colleagues from allied and other professions to join us at this important event. We encourage the community to submit its proposals, but we would also encourage you to reach out to librarians, museum professionals, data managers, journalists and people working in civil society to be part of this conversation. The 21st century information challenges do not simply belong to archives and records professionals, they belong to everyone, so let’s share ideas, build networks to empower our knowledge societies!

www.abudhabi2020.ae/en/home

Makros

Silver Sponsor

Established in 2011 in Ferrara, Makros is the creator of containment mobile storage systems provided with passive protection from fire and prevention from fungal proliferation, for a big range of public and private customers.

After numerous studies and researches Makros has developed and realized an innovative patented system of Mobile Shelving Conservation Blockfire® System with an intrinsic function of preservation through the control and regulation of the anti-deterioration of the content, passive protection against fire and preservation from the dispersion of fire smokes, which does not require the installation of expensive automatic extinguishing systems and their maintenance, and which has found employment in prestigious environments, in public administration and in private organizations, both in Italy and abroad.

Makros Blockfire® means Protect and Preserve Conservation, achieved thanks to the specific features of the Blockfire® System that in addition to the fire protection performance, also has specific characteristics and preservation and protection of the materials contained within (especially if cultural heritage of artistic historical value), condition always present and constantly maintained thanks to the structure of the Blockfire® itself and the strategic positioning of the essential components and scientific software.

Our flagship TAILOR MADE models:

  • Blockfire® with onboard BacteriaBlock, the fungal proliferation prediction system
  • Blockfire Arte, provided on board with grid system for paintings
  • Safe Library, designed for easy day consultation of the library material, ensuring storage and protection from fire during closing times.

www.blockfire.it

Zeutschel

Silver Sponsor

As the world market leader in the digitization of cultural assets, Zeutschel has been delivering high-quality, technologically-leading products to our customers worldwide for over 60 years.

We are the driving force in the digitization of cultural assets and have created a platform that allows for knowledge researchable worldwide.

Cultural assets are our passion and we are aware of the responsibility to create solutions to preserve cultural assets and make them available worldwide. Our powerful software and hardware solutions offer our customers a high degree of flexibility while still achieving uncomplicated usability.

Our highly qualified team offers our customers the best capture and processing software as well as technologically-leading scanning systems. The range of our software products and accompanying services is very extensive and supports libraries and archives in setting up digital collections on the internet and in implementing digital service projects.

Our team consists of 60 employees; our products and services are represented in over 100 countries. All Zeutschel products are “Made in Germany” – all research, development and production activities take place at the company headquarters in Tübingen-Hirschau./Germany.

www.zeutschel.com

FamilySearch

FamilySearch

Silver Sponsor

FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch’s records, resources, and services to make personal and family discoveries. FamilySearch and its predecessors have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. You can access FamilySearch services, resources and billions of records online for free at FamilySearch.org or through over 5,000 local family history centers in 129 countries, including the main FamilySearch Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

www.familysearch.org

3M Science Applied to life

Bronze Sponsor

3M responds to the toughest challenges by generating a chain reaction of amazing new solutions that improved the lives of millions of people. We reduce the weight of electrical cables by increasing their power. We help companies consume less by getting more. We automate the management of health data to ensure correct information. 3M activates progress, contributing to genuine global sustainable development by protecting the environment, with social responsibility and for economic progress. We apply our science to make a real impact on the life of every person, all over the world.

www.3mitalia.it/3M/it_IT/novec-it/applications/fire-suppression

Preservica

Preservica

Bronze Sponsor

Preservica is changing the way organizations around the world future-proof and access critical long-term digital information – enabling them to drive innovation, confidently meet compliance and legal requirements and safeguard digital content of unique public, cultural, social and brand importance. Available in the cloud, on-premise, and integrated with Microsoft 365, Preservica’s award-winning active digital preservation software has been designed from the ground-up to tackle the unique challenges of ensuring digital information remains easily discoverable, readable and trustworthy over decades. It’s a proven solution trusted by business, archives, libraries, museums and local and central government organizations including the UK National Archives, HSBC, European Commission, Yale University, Transport for London, Unilever, MoMA, and many local authorities across Europe & North America.

preservica.com