The biennial Visual Resource Stewardship conference is more than a gathering it is a platform for sharing ideas. It convenes scholars, practitioners, NGOs, and government leaders who recognize that visual resources are not peripheral to our landscapes, but central to how we understand place, identity, improving access and outcomes, and change.
In an era defined by accelerating energy development, climate adaptation, urban expansion, and ecological transformation, the stewardship of visual landscapes demands new thinking, new tools, and renewed collaboration. Together, we will challenge assumptions, advance science, elevate design, and redefine how visual resource analysis and management shape the future of our shared environments.
The conference will include plenary speakers, panels, and a poster session in an applied format so that we will challenge assumptions, advance science, elevate design, and redefine how visual resource analysis and management shape the future of our shared environments.
Join a community committed not only to assessing change, but to guiding it — ensuring that the landscapes we create and protect reflect resilience, cultural meaning, and long-term public value at regional, national, and global scales.
Registration Deadlines
September 11, 2026 — Non-US Citizens
October 9, 2026 — In Person US Citizen Participants
October 19, 2026 — Virtual US Citizen Participants