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The IHBC is delighted to host a stall at the Heritage Network Conference 2026, on 28 September, with Northern Ireland (NI) Branch and National Office leads attending, so if you are there be sure drop by, and remember to encourage your colleagues and friends to come along too!
IHBC NI Branch writes:
We’re delighted that the Heritage Network event is coming to Northern Ireland this year! Having such a fantastic gathering right on our doorstep is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our rich heritage, strengthen connections and create new opportunities for collaboration.
‘The IHBC Northern Ireland Branch is very pleased to be involved, and we’re looking forward to welcoming colleagues from across the heritage sector to Belfast and Armagh.’
IHBC Services and Support Executive Officer, and Branch Link, Sarah Homer will be there and said: ‘I am really looking forward to working with our wonderful Northern Ireland Branch Colleagues to host our stand at this sector leading conference.’
‘It will be a pleasure to have the rare opportunity meet such a wide range of delegates and to make new connections.’
HTN writes:
The community heritage networking event of the year is back for 2026 and this year we are in Northern Ireland.
Join hundreds of community heritage leaders in Belfast and Armagh for three days of networking, discussion, learning, exploration.
There is nothing quite like the Heritage Network Conference. In recent years it has grown into the most lively, informative and fun event in the heritage sector calendar. The emphasis is on the impact of community-led heritage on people and places, explored through the experience of heritage regeneration in our host towns and cities and beyond.
We explore the vital topics of funding and business planning, community engagement, access and inclusion, governance and succession, regeneration and place-making and so much more.
These are serious topics, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. This is the friendly conference, and we go out of our way to make everyone feel welcome, safe and included. We have a perfect mix of delegates; community heritage leaders, major heritage agencies and funders, local authorities, heritage businesses and early-career professionals, meaning you can network and make the connections you need whatever your role.
As well as a day of compelling presentations, lively discussions and networking, Conference includes tours and visits to fascinating historic sites and ground-breaking projects. We seek out stunning locations for our main Conference day, dinner, drinks reception and farewell lunch.
Book your tickets HERE
