IIC Event Dates for Your 2024 Diary

What's coming up

IIC Socratic Dialogue on the Philosophy Behind the Codes of Ethics

Free and exclusive to IIC Fellows, Individual Pathway and Individual members. 

Led by IIC Fellow, Dr Bill Wei and Dr Lisa Giombini, this fifth and final of a series of workshops is scheduled for 31 January 2025. at 12.00pm (GMT/UK Time)/ 1.00pm CET. 

A Socratic Dialogue is a structured form of dialogue in which all participants actively contribute. The purpose of the dialogue is not to find the answer or solution to a topic, including potentially controversial topics. The Socratic method provides a safe, open environment for participants to investigate what he essence is behind their own points of view as well as those of others about the topic, in this workshop, the meaning of the phrase 'highest standards' as used in the conservation code of ethics.

More information can be found here. Registrations will open later in the year.

Webinar series: Protecting Our Heritage, Disaster and Risk Management in Conservation

Disaster and risk management in cultural conservation is essential to protect our heritage from various threats, both natural and man-made. Effective management involves risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and recovery planning to ensure the preservation of cultural assets. We can mitigate potential damages and ensure swift recovery by implementing proactive measures and fostering collaboration among conservators, museum professionals, and heritage managers. Emphasizing best practices and continuous improvement in disaster and risk management is vital for the enduring protection of our cultural heritage.

These webinars will explore strategies to protect cultural assets from natural and man-made threats, ensuring their preservation for future generations. Experts will discuss case studies and best practices, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures and collaboration. Whether you're a conservator or museum professional, this webinar will provide valuable knowledge to enhance your cultural conservation disaster and risk management capabilities. Join us to learn how to protect and preserve our shared cultural heritage.

Dates: 
Day 1: Understanding disaster risk and response – Collections-based institutions
Wednesday 20 November 2024 12pm GMT

Day 2: Risk Management and Practical Applications in Conservation
Wednesday 27 November 12pm GMT

Day 3: Rebuilding Heritage

Wednesday 4 December 2024 12pm GMT

More information coming soon.

30th biennial Congress Lima, 'Sustainable Solutions in Conservation: New Strategies for New Times' 2024 + 6 months access to the congress platform until 31 March 2025

The field of conservation has undoubtedly developed unequally and inequitably around the world, and it is not uncommon for countries with some of the richest heritage to be among the least developed. These discrepancies are widely recognized to have become more extreme with climate change and during the recent global pandemic, where limited resources are restricted even further. The Congress will explore the sustainable conservation strategies needed to create safe and more affordable approaches that will increase protection for the world’s heritage and provide greater resilience to future world events and crises. 

All members and congress delegates will have access to a state of the art congress website until 31 March 2025 - further details can be found here.

Past Events

IIC Career Advice Sessions: October 2024 

Our final Career Advice Session for 2024 will take place on Thursday 24 October from 5:00pm - 6.30pm UK Time.

These sessions are free for our Student and Early Career members and are a great sounding board and opportunity to gain guidance, perspective and constructive feedback on your career aspirations and decisions. Ran by IIC Council Member, Duygu Çamurcuoğlu, participants can sign-up for a 15-minute individual 1-1 slot with Duygu. The topics for discussion are led by you and can range from Portfolios to exploring international work experience.
For more information, please see our webpage here.

'Science for Conservators' Book Series Webinar - 20 January 2024

Hosted by IIC Bookclub coordinator Alexandra Taylor, this FREE  webinar with Dr Joyce H. Townsend and Dr David Saunders, will explore the new series in more detail alongside a new companion website to accompany the book series, which will include lots of support material and online learning resources. IIC members get a 30% discount off the book series. 

This event is over but you can watch the recording and find out more here.

AGM + AGM Talk 'Unlocking Net Zero Live' online and in-person - 29 January 2024

The theme of the talk will be focusing on the practical reality of the transition to a net zero future, with invited speakers and leading climate action experts bringing to life the opportunities for our sector to lead positive change.

A recording of the AGM Talk can be found on the IIC Community platform.