The Icon Private Practice Group (PPG) is pleased to announce its inaugural symposium will be held at The Belfrey Hall in York on the 6 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.
The pre-symposium survey is designed to gather 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. Anonymity of participants will be preserved.
The PPG welcomes submission for presentations and lightning talks from conservators at any stage of their career who work within or have experience of the private sector.
Submission Themes
Presentations are suggested, but not limited to, the following themes:
- 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
Presenters are encouraged to attend in person. To assist with attendance costs, all in-person presenters will receive a travel stipend.
To submit your proposal please download and use the designated templates below, or request a copy by emailing [email protected].
Abstracts: Submit up to 300-word abstract. Selected presenters will be offered the opportunity to present for 15-20 minutes on their topic.
PPG Submission Template - Abstract
Lightning Talks: Short talks with the aim of quickly sharing ideas, experiences and reflections. Submit up to 100-word abstract. Selected presenters will be offered the opportunity to present for 5-10 minutes on their topic.
PPG Submission Template - Lightning Talks
How to Apply
Email your submission using the above templates to [email protected] with the subject line ‘PPG Symposium’. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 13 August 2025.
Please forward widely to your colleagues and networks. We look forward to your submissions!