Registration is Open!
For 2024, ARCE will continue to host a dual access Annual Meeting consisting of both an in-person meeting and live-virtual meeting held on two separate weekends, with each portion featuring new content.
Please email AMhelp@arce.org for any questions pertaining to the ARCE Annual Meeting.
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In-Person Annual Meeting ↓
This event has already taken place.
April 19-21, 2024
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Virtual Annual Meeting ↓
May 17-19, 2024
via Zoom CVENT Platform
Meeting Access
Detailed information about the platform and access information to the virtual component will be forthcoming.
There will be no recorded sessions.
Register for the Virtual Meeting HERE.
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Museum Virtual Tour
Don’t Miss the Virtual Tour….“Journey Through Time: Exploring the Coptic Museum’s Rich Legacy with Mary Missak”
Abstract
Embark on an immersive exploration of Coptic heritage as Mary Missak leads us through the treasures housed within the Coptic Museum. Home to the world’s largest collection of Coptic artifacts, this museum stands as a testament to the unique fusion of cultures that have shaped Egypt’s history. From its humble beginnings as a church museum to its esteemed position as a national treasure, the Coptic Museum offers a glimpse into the vibrant history of Egypt. Join us for a virtual tour as we uncover the museum’s remarkable story, delving into its architectural integrity and innovative display concepts that breathe life into centuries-old artifacts.
Speaker Bio
Mary Missak Kupelian, an Egyptian Armenian world renown heritage expert for over 25 years. She specializes in Coptic Studies, Museology, Cultural Heritage preservation, community engagement and sustainable tourism. She has been a Professor at Helwan University, Egypt since 1998. She’s an accomplished author. She is the Secretary General of ICOM Egypt. She has been a board member at several prestigious governmental and non-governmental organization such as the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Coptic Museum and NEHRA (National Egyptian Heritage Association). Recently joined the editorial board of the ECA (Eastern Cristian Art ). She has been functioning as the pivotal liaison personnel for several exhibitions, educational and capacity building programs. She coordinated several global projects of collaborations between countries and institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum, Bode Museum of Berlin, Neues Museum and others in Germany, US and Armenia. She was awarded honor shield by the Kulturabteilung und Studienmission, Botschaft der Arabischen Republik Ägypten, Berlin and a prize by Helwan University for the best Doctoral Dissertation “A Comparative Study of the New Testament Scenes in the Coptic Monastic Churches ” in Social Sciences for the year 2012/2013.
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Students/Early Career Scholars ↓
Opportunities for Students and Early Career Scholars
ARCE Student Members and Early Career Scholars (<5 years within the academic workforce) may apply for a fee waiver to attend the virtual portion of the meeting free of charge.
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Refund Policy ↓
Refunds are available for the in-person meeting only, minus a $75 administrative fee until April 3, 2024. In order to request a refund of your in-person registration fee, please contact us at AMhelp@arce.org All refunds will be processed after the meeting.
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Exhibitor Prospectus ↓
Interested in exhibiting at the Annual Meeting?
