IIC Members - Dates for Your Diary 2025
As a member you get access to a number of events from IIC, designed to educate, inform, and engage. We aim to cover a wide range of the most relevant topics, offering insight on specific areas of conservation work and careers through a mixture of inspirational speakers and practical advice.
IIC AGM and AGM Talk - 27 January 2025
The AGM will be held online and in-person on Monday 27th January 2025 at 18:30 (GMT/ UK time) and will include Council elections. The AGM Talk will start at approximately 19:00 (GMT/ UK time) with invited guest speaker Yuri Yanchyshyn. Afterwards there will be a small drinks reception and networking event.
In-person attendance will be limited to members only as capacity at the venue is limited. For those unable to attend in-person, members will also be able to watch the live stream online and a link will be circulated via email. You can find out more and how to register to attend here.
Take part in our Socratic Dialogue - 31 January 2025
Led by IIC Fellow, Dr Bill Wei, and Dr Lisa Giombini, our next Dialogue will be held on Friday 31 January 2025 at 12.00pm UK Time. This Dialogue is free and exclusive to our IIC Individual, Pathway to Fellowship members and Fellows.
In this fifth and final of a series of workshops, on the philosophy behind conservation codes of ethics, we will investigate the notion of 'highest standards'.
You do not need to have taken part in our previous Socratic Dialogues to attend. For more information on Socratic Dialogue and on how to register, please see our here for more information.
IIC Career Advice Sessions - various dates, February to November 2025
Last year IIC introduced a new initiative, ‘Career Advice Session’, to support our Student and Early Career members with their career development. Due to the interest in these sessions, we are thrilled to be running 6 sessions in 2025.
Our aim is to continue to foster an environment of generosity and knowledge and is designed to provide a platform where you can discuss various aspects of career advancement in areas such as C.V. building, portfolios, navigating job applications, navigating social media for job hunting, exploring international work experiences, and strategizing career growth.
Please see our here for more information on session dates and how to register.
IIC Student and emerging conservator Conference - 28 to 31 October 2025
We are delighted that the next edition of the Student and Emerging Conservator Conference will take place in Brasil, 28-31 October 2025, and will be hosted and organised by students in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and promises to be a valuable experience for all. With the theme 'Living Lab' this event will offer a diverse and dynamic programme filled with activities, workshops and sessions focused on the journey and work of professionals in cultural heritage conservation. It will be a space of sharing experiences, building connections and broadening horizons alongside experts and fellow professionals.
More information and updates will be posted here on the IIC website, and you can also follow the students channel @iic_secc on Instagram.
'De-mystifying the Fellowship Pathway' sessions 2025
To support your journey towards IIC Fellowship, we are committed to making the nomination process as clear and accessible as possible. For 2025, we will be holding six sessions throughout the year to help clarify the process and support you as you embark on your Fellowship journey.
We will offer two types of sessions leading up to the nomination deadline:
- Fellowship Pathway Overview: This session provides an introduction to Fellowship, including its values, benefits, and a detailed breakdown of the nomination process.
- Meet a Fellow Q&A: In this session, you can sign up for a 20-minute one-on-one slot with a Fellow. They will share insights into Fellowship and the nomination process, offer advice on your CV, boost your confidence, and answer any questions you may have.
Please see our here for sessions dates and how to registration. If you have any questions regarding Fellowship then please get in touch with Ellie Sweetnam at ellie.sweetnam@iiconservation.org
Fellows' Meetings for 2025
We hold 3 Fellows' meeting throughout the year with each meetings theme relevant to the current sector. Meetings are held at different times to suit our global network of Fellows. These meetings are exclusive to Fellow members.
Our meeting dates for this year are:
- Wednesday 9 April 2025. 6.30pm UK Time
- Wednesday 17 September. 6.30pm UK Time
- Wednesday 3 December. 8.00am UK Time