Mission Statement

Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference (TRAC) is an academic organisation and conference, designed to be an arena for open discussion of archaeological theory in Roman archaeology and as a platform to encourage innovation, collaboration and promote inclusive practice, within the UK and internationally.

Membership of the Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference is informal, free and open to all, regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, language, religion, sexual orientation, experience, or education. The Standing Committee are elected at TRAC annual conference at the AGM and oversee the running of the conference and associated events, including webinars and workshops. 

The aims of TRAC are:

1. to promote the role and discussion of theory in Roman Archaeology;
2. to provide a forum for debate and discussion amongst senior academics and professionals, young scholars, students, and the wider archaeological community;
3. to engage and value a diverse community;
4. to organise an annual conference or conferences in pursuance of these aims;
5. to produce a series of publications deriving from the conference(s) and/or additional activities in pursuance of these aims.

• Our Constitution 

You can find out more about how TRAC operates from our Constitution. This is a useful resource whether you are thinking of joining the Standing Committee, or organising a conference in your location as a Local Organising Committee.