Join hundreds of community heritage professionals in Medway for three days of networking, discussion, learning, exploration.

About This Event

There is nothing quite like the Heritage Network Conference. In recent years it has grown into the most lively, informative and fun event in the heritage sector calendar. The emphasis is on the impact of community-led heritage on people and places, explored through the experience of heritage regeneration in our host towns and cities and beyond.

We explore the vital topics of funding and business planning, community engagement, access and inclusion, governance and succession, regeneration and place-making and so much more.

These are serious topics, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. This is the friendly conference, and we go out of our way to make everyone feel welcome, safe and included. We have a perfect mix of delegates; community heritage leaders, major heritage agencies and funders, local authorities, heritage businesses and early-career professionals, meaning you can Network and make the connections you need whatever your role.

As well as a day of compelling presentations, lively discussions and networking, Conference includes tours and visits to fascinating historic sites and ground-breaking projects. We seek out stunning locations for our main Conference day, dinner, drinks reception and farewell lunch.

Medway is fantastic location for our 2027 conference; it's a place with lots happening across heritage and culture. The well-known heritage in the area includes the maritime history of the area, the links to literature and Dickens, the historic castle and cathedral; but the community heritage is what we're keen to see. With an active heritage development trust, lots of community activity, and plenty to discover, we're really looking forward to bringing the Heritage Network conference here in 2027 - Izabella Maar, Conference Organiser

Programme

The 2027 Programme is still being finalised, but the Conference is spread over 3 days.

Day 1:

Tours and visits across Medway

Welcome Reception

Day 2:

Plenary session

Breakout sessions

Exhibition

Conference dinner

Day 3:

Tours and visits across Medway

Farewell Lunch

For more information on the programme, visit theHeritage Network website (https://www.heritagenetwork.org.uk/conference)

Discounted tickets

Network, Partner and Supporter class members can book for a heavily discounted fee. You should have received an email with a code to access the discounted tickets. Click the red 'Get tickets' button and enter your code in the box that says 'Promo Code'. The discounted ticket options will be revealed.

If you did not get the code please email admin@heritagenetwork.org.uk.

If you would like to join the Heritage Network and receive discounted ticket prices alongside lots of other membership benefits please visit our website (https://www.heritagenetwork.org.uk/memberships)to find out more information. Annual membership starts from just £75 for individuals and £125 for not-for-profit organisations and businesses. Heritage Network is the UK's umbrella organisation for not-for-profit organisations that are rescuing, restoring and managing historic buildings and places. Join us today. (https://www.heritagenetwork.org.uk/memberships)

Code of conduct

We aim for all of our events to be inclusive, safe spaces where everyone's views and experiences are respected. Please read our code of conduct (https://cdn.sanity.io/files/c1u2v5n5/development/f94884d50d77bfefe858639d84d8538c3a19118a.pdf) for more information.

Extreme weather

In the event of extreme weather, the itinerary may change or the event may be postponed for safety reasons.

Attendees

Unless otherwise stated, attendees must be aged 18 and over.

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