March 8-10 2027

7th Virtual Conference for Women Archaeologists and Paleontologists

The Virtual Conference for Women Archaeologists and Paleontologists (VCWAP) is back for its seventh edition!

During these three days, we will be shining a spotlight on early-career women researchers and artists, by presenting their work related to Archaeology and Paleontology. We want to emphasize that everyone, regardless of employment status, gender identity or expression, is warmly welcome to attend and participate in the discussions.

We warmly invite you to register, submit your abstract, encourage your female colleagues to do so, and become part of this growing international community.

The 7th VCWAP will take place on March 8-10, 2027. It will be held online (via Zoom, Discord, and Gather Town) and free of charge. If you wish to help us finance the 7th VCWAP, you can join the AWAP, for 2-10€.

Conference format

During the VCWAP, early-career women researchers and women artists can present their work in three formats:

10 min Talk (Zoom);
Poster (Gather Town)
Scientific Artwork (Gather Town).

Gather Town provides a virtual space that facilitates dynamic and real-time discussions, enhancing the interaction between presenters and attendees. In addition to our scientific sessions, we will continue our tradition of hosting a Round Table Discussion, focusing on gender-related issues and ways to address them in both Archaeology and Paleontology.

Once again, everyone, regardless of career stage, gender identity or expression, is invited to participate in our inclusive event, where we aim to foster mentorship, diversity, and community support for women in science.

This year we are honored to feature the work of artist Ainhoa Lekuona to represent the 7th VCWAP: Ainhoa Lekuona won the award for best paleoartistic reconstruction from the 6th VCWAP Paleoart Gallery →