The IAASF Committee are delighted to announce that the IAASF Conference will be returning to Redworth Hall Hotel on the 17th – 18th March 2026!
Conflict, political uncertainty, rising prices, and budget cuts all contribute to global economic uncertainty. When there is economic uncertainty, there are often increases in adversarial threats, which can take the form of organised crime, looting, and opportunistic theft from museums and other cultural venues. There are also social impacts that can result in increased redundancies, a lack of funding for cultural venues, and inadequate maintenance of buildings and infrastructure.
As with other sectors, the best way to protect assets from adversarial, social, or natural threats is to understand them and how they impact an organisation’s operation and continued functionality. Once the threat is understood, risk reduction strategies can be developed that are sensible, proportionate, and cost-effective. These risk reduction strategies can include enhanced operational effectiveness, increased use of technology, or improved emergency planning.
This conference will bring together speakers and delegates from around the world with knowledge and expertise in understanding the threats before managing and reducing the risks that exist, especially when available financial or personnel resources are limited. We are keen to hear from cultural and heritage professionals who are willing to share their expertise and help others understand that they can proactively reduce organisational risks, while also being able to assist colleagues and other venues in the process.
If you are interested in joining the dozens of global experts who have taken part in the IAASF conferences, please read the Speakers Flyer below for some important information about the benefits of speaking, and if you remain willing, please follow the Presentation Proposal Form link.
Please download both of the above documents to apply for the call for speakers. The proposal form must be sent back to iaasf@tridentmanor.com by the 20th of September 2025. The flyer provides details of the topic areas we are interested in and the deadline.
If you have any questions regarding the Call For Speakers application process, please feel free to contact the IAASF Coordinator – Catharine McLaren via email.
