The tasks of this committee is to suggest, consider, review and support the delivery of FOCAL International events both in-person and online as well as the annual FOCAL Awards.

The Awards honour and recognises the very best of use of archival footage across the creative and cultural industries; acknowledges outstanding examples of restoration and preservation practices as well as paying tribute to the work of personnel working in the audio-visual industry.

The group consists UK and international representatives from the FOCAL Library, Skills and Services and Researcher memberships, including members with a specific interest in training.