July 29 & 30, 2026
This symposium held at The Strong, in Rochester, New York, is meant to advance the field of video game preservation. Featuring information sessions, networking opportunities, and tours of museum collections, this gathering will bring together international leaders in video game preservation. The purpose of the symposium is not only to share knowledge but also to cultivate relationships among key contributors in game preservation in order to further the collective work of preserving our digital play heritage.
The Call for Papers submission form is now available. The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026.
Presenters must be able to attend in-person. Please plan to be at the symposium for both days.
Questions regarding the symposium should be directed to Andrew Borman (aborman@museumofplay.org) with the subject line: Save the Games.