HPPA 2026 50th Anniversary Symposium
Calling all HPP alumni, near and far! Cornell University's Historic Preservation Planning Alumni (HPPA) are soliciting presentations for HPPA 2026 50th Anniversary Symposium, which will be held between June 12-14, 2026 in Ithaca, NY! We invite alumni, faculty, and affiliated professionals to contribute to this milestone event by sharing presentations that reflect on the past, engage the present, and inspire the future of the program.
As we celebrate the HPP program’s 50th anniversary—its “Certified Historic” designation—we welcome presentation and session ideas that highlight its legacy and continued impact since its founding in 1976. We encourage proposals that draw on professional experiences, research, innovations, and personal journeys connected to the program’s evolving role in the field.
Presentations may explore themes such as:
The evolution of the profession over the past five decades
Lessons learned and defining moments from your career
Emerging trends and future directions
The enduring impact of the program and its community
Topics may also examine the program’s contributions to areas such as regulatory frameworks, material conservation, skilled trades, technology, documentation methods, and academia. Proposals may further highlight a preservation challenge rooted in a specific moment in time, where the solution helped shape future practices, policies, or methodologies.
The Symposium will be a hybrid event, offering both in-person programming in Ithaca, NY, and virtual participation options. In this milestone year, we strongly encourage presenters to attend in person to foster meaningful exchange, reconnect with the HPP community, and contribute to the shared celebration of the program’s enduring legacy. Proposed sessions should be between 30 and 90 minutes in length. Submitted programs may be combined with other proposals when appropriate.
Submission Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
For questions, please contact: admin@hppalumni.org