PPG SYMPOSIUM 2025 - Private Practice: Where are we now?

The Icon Private Practice Group (PPG) is pleased to announce its inaugural symposium will be held at The Belfrey Hall in York on the 6th October 2025. The first Icon PPG AGM will also be held at this event.

Topics presented will be informed by the pre-symposium survey and explored on the day alongside talks by invited speakers, presentations by private practice colleagues, round table discussions and audience participation. The symposium will be both an in-person and online event.

PROGRAMME
Keynote presentations are scheduled from Janet Berry ACR (Head of Conservation of Churchcare), Clare Stoughton-Harris ACR (Studio Lead & Senor National Conservator - Textiles, National Trust), and Fiona Woolley (Programmes and Conservation Grants Officer at Assoc. of Independent Museums).

Icon’s CEO Emma Jhita will also present updates on Icon’s petition for Royal Charter.

This hybrid conference will feature presentations from Private Practitioners on:
• How the private sector has changed
• The future of private practice
• Reflections and anecdotes from private practice
• Educating the next generation of private practitioners
• Challenges of private practice
• Contributions private practice makes to the industry
• Case studies of treatments or projects
• Collaborations, either with fellow private practitioners or institutions

The pre-symposium survey gathers information and opinions on how the private sector is faring in 2025, and results will be summarised and explored at the symposium through round-table discussion and audience participation. Remember to submit your views by 30th September!

Whether you're a seasoned conservator, an emerging professional, or a student, this symposium offers valuable insights into the private sector!

JOIN US
Join us either in person at The Belfrey Hall, York, or online through our virtual platform.
Event programme schedule will be released shortly.