PastForward
Join us for the National Preservation Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 28-30, 2024.
PastForward 2024 will kick off a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Trust and the evolving practice of preservation in one of the country’s most historic cities. Joining us will be the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans celebrating its 50th anniversary, Main Street Louisiana marking its 40th anniversary, and the National Center for Preservation Trades and Technology founded 30 years ago.
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Conference Focus
Because preservation is an interconnected practice, PastForward 2024 sessions and speakers will address three of our nation’s biggest challenges: Creating Climate Resilience Through Historic Preservation, Ensuring a Representative Preservation Movement, and Encouraging Historic Preservation-Based Community Development. Learn more about this year's themes.
Preliminary Schedule
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Date |
Start Time |
End Time |
Event |
Location |
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Monday, October 28 |
8:30 AM |
9:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast |
Sheraton |
|
9:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
Opening Plenary with National Preservation Awards |
Sheraton | |
|
11:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
Education Sessions |
Sheraton | |
|
12:30 PM |
1:30 PM |
Lunch Break |
On Your Own | |
|
1:30 PM |
3:00 PM |
Education Sessions |
Sheraton | |
|
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Plenary Session |
Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis | |
|
5:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Opening Reception |
Cabildo and Presbytere Museums | |
|
Tuesday, October 29 |
8:30 AM |
9:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast |
Sheraton |
|
9:00 AM |
10:15 AM |
Morning Plenary Session |
Sheraton | |
|
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
Education Sessions |
Sheraton | |
|
12:00 PM |
1:30 PM |
Lunch Break |
On Your Own | |
|
1:30 PM |
4:00 PM |
Education Sessions |
Sheraton | |
|
4:15 PM |
5:00 PM |
Afternoon Plenary Session |
Sheraton | |
|
5:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Night at the French Quarter Museums |
French Quarter | |
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Wednesday, October 30 |
8:30 AM |
9:30 AM |
Plenary Breakfast |
Sheraton |
|
9:45 AM |
12:00 PM |
Education Sessions |
Sheraton |
National Preservation Awards
The National Preservation Awards are bestowed upon distinguished individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and corporations whose skill and determination have given new meaning to their communities through preservation of our architectural and cultural heritage. The 2024 awards will be presented during PastForward.
Code of Conduct
The National Trust wants to ensure that PastForward is a fulfilling experience for all. Accordingly, all PastForward attendees are expected to follow the Code of Conduct, which applies at all PastForward in-person and virtual events, sessions, discussion groups, and related online forums. We expect cooperation from all attendees, staff, speakers, and other participants to help ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.
Sponsor PastForward
Learn more about partner opportunities at PastForward and beyond by reaching out to Chehana Samarawickreme, Associate Director of Corporate Relations, at csamarawickreme@savingplaces.org.