Philip John Piper

The aim of the 23rd Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association (IPPA) Congress to be held between 2nd – 7th November 2026 is to bring together local Indo-Pacific (extending from India in the west to the Pacific Islands in the east) and other, mainly ‘western’, scholars to present papers and hold discussions on diverse themes within the framework of Indo-Pacific archaeology, heritage and museums. As per IPPA’s normal format, panel convenors will organise sessions around topical themes in archaeological research, cultural heritage, cultural and biological anthropology, ethics in archaeology, museums and heritage, and genetics. IPPA Congresses are held approximately every four years and are always organised with, and hosted by in-country institutions, most recently in Chiang Mai, Thailand (2022) by Silkaporn University. The 23rd Congress is co-organised with Gadjah Mada University, Department of Archaeology, Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta Special Region Culture Service-Kunda Kabudayan DIY and the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). This Wenner-Gren Grant application will provide an opportunity for students and academics from across the Indo-Pacific region to attend the conference and present a diverse range of current research. The organisers encourage indigenous scholars to publish their research findings with the assistance of editors and referees appointed from the IPPA membership.