Conference In Person

The Future of Heritage Conservation

by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

    Event details

    • Congress Centre, London
    • 09 May 2024
    • 09:00 AM - 03:50 PM BST

    Event fees

    Early Bird: CIOB Member *Excluding VAT

    £180.00

    Early Bird: Non Member *Excluding VAT

    £200.00

    Summary

    Each year the annual CIOB Conference addresses key topics affecting the heritage sector.

    Early Bird tickets available until 14 March 2024

    The CIOB’s annual Heritage conference in partnership with English Heritage, brings you the latest in conservation, redevelopment, and expert thought leadership, and addresses key topics affecting the heritage sector.

    Professionals working in the conservation and heritage sector of the built environment requires specialist skills and knowledge, and for over 15 years this conference, has discussed, challenged, and lead the way on this important topic.

    The conference traditionally welcomes around 250 attendees, and comprises talks, discussion panels and case study presentations with plenty of opportunity for delegates in the audience to participate in discussions. Conference refreshments are served in the exhibitor hall with the opportunity to network with both delegates and exhibitors alike.

    If you would like to be part of this event and have a chance to sponsor our annual conference please contact our sponsorship team sponsorship@ciob.org.uk

    Agenda

    • Agenda
      09:00
      Conference Open
      • Caroline Gumble, CEO, CIOB
      09:15
      Keynote: English Heritage
      09:30
      Session one: Making The Past Our Future
      A roundtable conversation with sector leaders and experts on the current challenges that are faced in the heritage sector. Discussing the value of heritage, conservation, skills shortage, supporting inclusion and sustainability in the sector. • Heritage Conservation challenges • Skills shortage • Supporting inclusion • Sustainability in the sector.
      10:30
      Break
      10:45
      Best Practice
      11:00
      Case Study
      11:30
      Case Study : York Minster - Centre of Excellence
      • Laura Cotter, Research and Partnerships Manager
      12:00
      Showcase
      12:30
      Lunch
      13:30
      Best Practice
      13:45
      Session Two: Mind the Gap
      A lack of diversity and inclusion in conservation and the shortage of craft skill are impacting the conservation sector. This session will discuss the solutions, opportunities and • Heritage craft skills • How to create early career pathways and opportunities for students and graduates • The apprenticeship challenges.
      14:30
      Break
      14:45
      International Showcase: Global Heritage
      15:05
      Session Three: Heritage Conservation Showcase
      Experts in Heritage conservations will showcase major projects.
      15:45
      Conference Close
      • Caroline Gumble, CEO,CIOB

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