The Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA) was established in Great Britain in 1973 to promote the study of industrial archaeology and to encourage improved standards of recording, research, conservation and publication. It aims to support individuals and groups involved in those objectives and to represent the interests of industrial archaeology at a national level. It is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Governance
Overall administration is carried out by an elected Council of Management, whilst day-to-day operations are overseen by the officers of the association.
The association's president is Marilyn Palmer, Professor Emeritus of Industrial Archaeology, University of Leicester. David Perrett was elected as chairman in October 2020.