The ninth edition of the biennial was held in Valladolid from 13 to 16 November on the theme of Society and Heritage and with India as the guest country. The delegation invited to take part included the speakers Navin Piplani (Director general, INTACH Heritage Academy) and Vandana Manchanda (Director of Projects, Architectural Heritage Division of INTACH), who received support from AC/E in the form of the visitors grants awarded under the PICE.