With the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation being celebrated in 2026, we are re-imagining the national conference. In 2026, we will kick off with a national one-day summit in Washington, D.C., bringing national thought leaders together to help us build upon our focus of expanding the commemorative landscape and revitalizing democratic citizenship through the power of historic places.

Then in 2027, we will connect with preservation leaders where they are through multiple half-day regional convenings, which will provide opportunities for us to share National Trust efforts and learn from our partners. Stay tuned for more details about these exciting changes to come!

Partner Opportunities

Learn more about partner opportunities at the conference and beyond by reaching out to Chehana Samarawickreme, Associate Director of Corporate Relations, at csamarawickreme@savingplaces.org.

Code of Conduct

The National Trust wants to ensure that PastForward is a fulfilling experience for all. Accordingly, all PastForward attendees are expected to follow the Code of Conduct, which applies at all PastForward in-person and virtual events, sessions, discussion groups, and related online forums. We expect cooperation from all attendees, staff, speakers, and other participants to help ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.