NVFA Symposium 2026 – 31 October 2026
NVFA Symposium 2026
Date: 31 October 2026
Location: Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
Credits: 1 EC
We are happy to announce that registration for the 2026 NVFA Symposium “Death cometh to all, bringing physical anthropology to the public” is now open! This year’s symposium will focus on public outreach and the role our field plays in engaging with the public. We’re excited to welcome four speakers, each with experiences in different aspects of public outreach, to contribute to the symposium and discussion. The post-symposium drinks and dinner will be held at restaurant De Waag in Leiden.
Price:
NVFA members: Free
Non-members: 25,-
Student non-members: 15,-
Programme:
12:00-12:30 Registration
12:30-12:45 Opening of the symposium (Tristan Krap, president NVFA)
Presentations
12:45-13:30 Yona Siero (Archaeologist) – Ethical questions surrounding the presentation of and interaction with human remains by the public
13:30-14:15 Michel Groothedde (Municipal archaeologist Zutphen) – 3D education programme Viking Crime Scene
14:15-15:00 Laurens de Rooy (Amsterdam UMC/Museum Vrolik) – Human remains in museums
15:00-15:30 Break with coffee and tea
15:30- 16:15 Steven Jongma (Municipality Delft) – Excavations at the Nieuwe Kerk Delft and informing the public
16:15-16:45 Panel discussion
Drinks and Dinner
17:00-18:30 Drinks at De Waag
18:30 Dinner at De Waag
Credits: ARCHON members can receive 1 EC for attending the conference and handing in a reflection report afterwards.
Registration:
You can sign up for the symposium and dinner with the following link:
The dinner is not included in the registration fee, make sure to save your spot by making your payment (more info in the registration form).
