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

Early Bird tickets available until 28 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.

• Agenda

  09:00 Conference Open

  • Caroline Gumble, CEO, CIOB

  09:15 Keynote: English Heritage

  • Gerard Lemos, Chair – English Heritage

  09:30 Session one: Making The Past Our Future

  • Daniel Carpenter, Executive Director-Heritage Crafts

  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.

  10:30 Break

  10:45 Best Practice – Velux

  • Speaker -TBC

  11:00 Case Study : Weeting – Flint work

  • Sophie Norton,Conservation Manager – Messenger BCR Group

  11:30 Case Study : York Minster – Centre of Excellence

  • Laura Cotter, Research and Partnerships Manager – YM

  12:00 Showcase: EBUKI -Lessons From Earth For Sustaining Built Heritage

  • Louise Cooke,Lecturer Conservation – University of York

  12:30 Lunch

  13:30 Best Practice

  13:45 Session Two: Mind the Gap

  • Fleur Gordon, Head of Skills & Crafts – National Trust
  • Darren Barker, Executive Manager – Great Yarmouth PT
  • Nicola Duncan-Finn, Head of Heritage Skills – EH

  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.

  14:45 Break

  15:00 Session Three: Heritage Conservation Showcase

  • Rachael Baldwin-Gledhill, Director, Lantern Heritage
  • CIOB Awards- CMYA, Restoration Award

  Experts in Heritage conservations will showcase major projects; such as the £5 million conservation works and improvements to Clifford’s Tower, an 800 year old landmark.

  15:45 Conference Close

  • Caroline Gumble, CEO,CIOB