Icon’s Winter Reception offers an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and connection. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Crafts Council Gallery in London, the event will bring together the conservation community to honour the achievements shaping our sector today.
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Winter Reception 2025, a key date in Icon's calendar. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Crafts Council Gallery in London, the evening will bring Icon's membership together with friends and colleagues across the heritage sector, spotlighting brilliant work in conservation and the practitioners behind it.
The Winter Reception will be held at the Crafts Council Gallery, Islington
A Celebration of Excellence in Conservation
Taking place on Thursday 6 November, this year’s Winter Reception includes a dynamic programme:
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Icon's 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Offering members a chance to hear about the organisation’s progress over the past year, review its performance, and to help shape its future. -
The Annual Lecture
An opportunity to hear from eminent speakers making waves in the heritage sector. -
The Conservation Awards
The Awards promote the wider recognition of conservation and the value it brings to society, shining a spotlight on highly skilled practitioners who are championing advances in best practice, research and training. -
The Photography Prize
This year's Prize offers an exciting opportunity to put your best lens forward and start capturing.
With Thanks to Our Sponsors
This year’s Winter Reception will be generously sponsored by Tru Vue:
Tru Vue is delighted to continue our longstanding relationship with Icon and be part of the Winter Reception in this special anniversary year. In particular, we are excited to provide materials for the Photography Prize which will highlight the incredible work Icon conservators are undertaking. Looking forward to celebrating with everyone in London in November; good luck to those submitting images, we can’t wait to see the final results!
Tru Vue
Drinks for the evening will be kindly sponsored by Spencer & Fry:
Spencer & Fry are excited to be sponsoring the very first Icon Winter Reception Drinks. It’s a great opportunity for those working in conservation to catch up, share what we’ve been working on, and celebrate our collective achievements — all in the beautiful Crafts Council Gallery.
Spencer & Fry
Book Your Place
Tickets for the Winter Reception 2025 are now available to book. Don’t miss this special evening of connection, inspiration, and recognition in conservation.