Dear Wendy,
maybe I have to apologize, e.g. for not understanding the term "program" well enough?
From apilist:
13.-15.IV. 2011 : Care and conservation of manuscripts. 13th international seminar (Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen). - http://nfi.kudk/cc/programme/C_C13_Programme_pdf.pdf/
There are regular events at the British Library and -as Rebecca pointed out- some at American institutions as well; there should be more information on lists such as
DIGITAL-PRESERVATION@JISCMAIL.AC.UK or maybe diglib@infoserv.inist.fr
Although more on the digital side than on manuscripts but maybe nevertheless interesting: cf. http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/news/
Have a nice weekend, Torsten