We are pleased to announce that registration for the upcoming AWRANA Conference in Pisa is now open.
AWRANA26, the 4th edition of the Association of Use-Wear and Residue Analysts Conference, will be held from 9 to 12 April 2026. This year’s theme, “Breaking Patterns in Archaeology,” highlights the pivotal role that macro- and microscopic approaches to wear and residue analysis play in reshaping archaeological interpretations.
Detailed instructions regarding registration and participation are available on the conference website.
Registration and fee payment can be completed at the following link:
https://awrana2026.cfs.unipi.it/registration/
Abstract proposals may be submitted online via the following page:
https://awrana2026.cfs.unipi.it/call-for-papers/
The conference themes are available here:
https://awrana2026.cfs.unipi.it/themes/
Please note that all conference participants are required to register with the AWRANA association.
The conference welcomes contributions spanning a broad chronological spectrum, from early prehistory to contemporary times, without temporal limitations. We encourage submissions from all disciplines that engage with the study of wear marks and residues on archaeological artifacts, as well as on human and faunal remains.
We look forward to welcoming you to Pisa for what promises to be a dynamic and intellectually enriching event.