This CAA Australasia panel event invites several experts to comment on their use of technology to assist with their archaeological projects.

An increasingly wide range of technologies are available for archaeologists and researchers to perform more sophisticated analyses in the field and in laboratories across the heritage sector. Using technological tools helps to minimise the impact of archaeology, especially since excavation practices are inherently destructive processes. However, how have these technologies really impacted archaeological practices? Are they completely vital for how archaeologists conduct fieldwork and research, or should they only be considered as optional tools to aid and enhance recording, analyses, and interpretations?

To commemorate the annual National Archaeology Weeks for both Australia and New Zealand, we ask several experts from Australia and New Zealand to comment on their use of technology to assist with their archaeological projects, featuring:

• Damian Evans (L'Ecole française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO), Paris)

• Simon Bickler (Bickler Consultants Ltd, Auckland)

• Kelsey Lowe (University of Queensland, Brisbane)

• Hans-Dieter Bader (Archaeology Solutions Ltd, Auckland)

• Jessie Birket Rees (Monash University, Melbourne)

Also, the panellists will reflect on how technological applications have developed for archaeologists in Australasia and how they might develop in the future.

The discussion will be chaired by Dr Olivier Rochecouste.

When: 10 - 11.30am (AEST), Saturday 8 May 2021

Where: Online, via Zoom

For more information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/history-and-development-of-technology-in-ausnz-archaeology-tickets-151740200023