PastForward 2015

We are advocates. We are historians. We are architects. We are urban planners. We are ALL preservationists.

At PastForward 2015 we’ll begin a year-long celebration of the National Historic Preservation Act’s 50th anniversary with programming that celebrates and honors the past while looking decisively forward toward our next 50 years. In the nation’s capital we will convene the full, diverse and expansive constituency of preservation players from individuals to elected officials, federal agencies to architects, scholars to activists. Plan to be there. Plan to be part of preservation’s future.

What's what at PastForward?

TrustLives: Marquee presentations including a talk by thought leaders and new voices followed by a TalkBack segment with additional topic experts contributing their ideas and experiences and engaging attendees. To view the four TrustLive videos and Opening Plenary from 2014, click here.
Preservation Leadership Training Intensives: Day-long, skill-building trainings.
Field Studies: A first-hand look at local preservation projects, taking attendees into the community. They can be half- or full-day programs.
Learning Labs: In-depth educational sessions (75 minutes) featuring industry thought leaders.
Power Sessions: Quick, impactful overviews (30 minutes) of the pressing issues in preservation.

PastForward is the premier educational and networking event for those in the business of saving places. This year, at PastForward 2015, we’ll begin a year-long celebration of the National Historic Preservation Act’s 50th anniversary with programming that celebrates and honors the past while looking decisively forward toward our next 50 years. In the nation’s capital we will convene the full, diverse and expansive constituency of preservation players from individuals to elected officials, federal agencies to architects, scholars to activists.

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Attendees

Preservationists, architects, planners, developers, environmentalists, and students and scholars come together at PastForward ask questions, challenge assumptions, debate solutions, and learn new skills and new approaches.

In 2014, our more than 1,600 attendees came from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and Italy. With our TrustLive programming PastForward 2014 attracted an additional 800 virtual attendees from across the U.S. and around the world.

Social Media

Facebook: Join our Facebook events page.
Hashtag: Follow us via Instagram and Twitter using #PastForward.
Twitter: Follow us at @savingplaces.
Blog: The Preservation Leadership Forum blog features posts regarding PastForward leading up to the conference, as well as weekly posts for the leadership community.

Questions regarding registration? Call 866.792.5399.

Questions regarding programming or content? Call 202.588.6100 or e-mail: conference@savingplaces.org