We are delighted to announce first group events for the Icon Conference 2026: Practice, People, and Purpose have officially launched.
Led by Icon's specialist groups and their committee members, these events form a part of the wider Icon26 programme. With a mix of in-person and online events, these sessions aim to make participation as accessible as possible.
The events include a variety of workshops, tours, presentations, and webinars, offering opportunities to delve into different conservation specialisms. Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge, explore a new area of practice, or connect with others working in similar fields, these sessions provide a chance to learn and engage with colleagues from across the conservation community.
Group Events are currently limited to registered Icon26 delegates. All events are included as part of the main ticket fee, so be sure to reserve your place early to avoid missing out.
More Group Events will be released at a later date, so there will be even more opportunities to get involved as the conference approaches!
In-Person Tours
In addition to group events, we will be offering a range of in-person tours for delegates on 23 June 2026. Details of these tours will be announced soon so make sure to keep an eye out for updates so you don’t miss out!
Discover the Icon26 Group Events
Explore all of the Icon26 group events coming your way.
Icon26 Group Event: 'Tour of AOC commercial archaeological conservation labs with a talk from Gretel Evans ACR'
Icon Archaeology Group
Icon26 Group Event: 'Training Workshop - Sustainability Action Planning for Conservation'
Icon Sustainability Group
Icon26 Group Event: 'Furniture Restoration - The End of an Era'
Icon Furniture and Woodwork Group
Icon26 Group Event: 'National Museums of Scotland lab tour and Paraprint® OL60 demonstration on textiles'
Icon Textiles Group
Icon26 Group Event: 'Standards and Documentation for Heritage Sample Data - Stories, Case Studies, and Practical Approaches'
Icon Heritage Science Group
Icon26 Group Event: 'State of the Art - Recent Advances in Metals Conservation'
Icon Metals Group
Icon26 Group Event: 'Tour of Dovecot Studios, including a visit to The Biba Story: 1964 - 1975'
Icon Textiles Group
Icon26 Group Event: 'Beyond Access and Authenticity? Rethinking the Conservation of Installation Art through Disability Access'
Icon Contemporary Art Group