With the current social, economic, and environmental uncertainties being faced by many countries globally, it is only right that this year’s conference is being held and is discussing the topic of Protecting Cultural Venues During Uncertain Times. The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted that ‘conflict’ creates further uncertainty that has adversely impacted cultural venues and assets that will be felt by future generations not only nationally but also regionally and globally.

The uncertainty caused and posed by these threats needs to be proactively addressed to ensure the survivability of our global art and cultural heritage. This conference brings together arts and cultural heritage experts from around the world to help delegates understand the threats that exist and to be aware of professional practices, which help reduce the risks faced.

The conference brings together educational sessions, opportunities for shared learning, the latest innovations that exist in the market to support protective security efforts, and time to network with peers and colleagues from around the world.

As well as a full programme of educational sessions, there is the opportunity to join delegates at a Gala Dinner where fundraising activities will seek to support the protection of cultural venues and assets in Ukraine caused by this unlawful conflict.

Objectives

At the of the conference, delegates will have a better understanding of:

• Existing and emerging threats to the cultural and heritage sectors.
• Concepts of security design principles – ‘Layered Security Approach – Security In Depth’.
• Protective security risk management approaches.
• Effective operational practices.
• Training and education within the cultural heritage sectors.
• Logistical and transportation considerations.
• Insurance considerations.
• Security products available to the sector.
• The part that delegates can play in protecting their organisation’s assets.

Content

Understanding the scale of the problem: The threats and risks that the sectors are facing will be discussed to highlight their impact on venues and organisations. This includes both adversarial and non-adversarial threats to the sectors, and how they manifest themselves, including environmental, criminal, terrorist, protester, and those caused by human error.

Operational Best Practices: Bringing together subject matter experts from the fields of art, cultural heritage, security, and other specialists to share the best practices that support the management and reduction of threats and risks faced by the sectors.

Protective Support Services: Focusing on products and services that support the protection of arts and cultural heritage including insurance, security services, and logistics, our panel of experts will share detailed knowledge and guidance to further support the sectors. will discuss in detail the importance of the support provided to the sectors.