Events from 7 October – 26 October – Interpret Europe

AHI Conference 2026

Inesa Sulaj — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Join the AHI Conference 2026 in Newcastle and Northumberland, UK, from 7–9 October.

Bringing together heritage interpreters and professionals from across museums, historic sites, cultural organisations, design, learning and community engagement, the conference offers three days of expert talks, practical sessions, inspiring site visits and shared conversation.

For Interpret Europe members working as guides, trainers, designers, writers, planners, heritage managers or interpretive service providers, the programme offers opportunities to explore how we create meaningful connections between people, places, objects, histories and lived experience.

Keynote speakers include Rhiannon Hiles CBE, Chief Executive of Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, and Bill Griffiths, Head of Programmes and Collections at North East Museums.
Delegates can also look forward to sessions exploring co-produced interpretation, community engagement, bilingual and costumed interpretation, audio storytelling, inclusive practice, visitor research, public programming and practical interpretation techniques.

Site visits to Seaton Delaval Hall, St Mary’s Lighthouse and Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens will offer the chance to experience interpretation in practice across a range of natural, cultural and historic settings. Whether you work independently, within an organisation or as part of an interpretive business, AHI Conference 2026 is an opportunity to exchange ideas, connect with fellow practitioners and return to your work with fresh perspectives and practical inspiration.

Book your place:
https://ahi.org.uk/event/2026-annual-conference/

AHI members can save up to £100 on full conference tickets.
Become an AHI member:
https://ahi.org.uk/become-a-member/

Youth Heritage Days 2026

Inesa Sulaj — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Youth.Heritage.Europe. and Le Vie dei Tesori unite to bring Europe’s premier youth heritage event to the Mediterranean!

Youth.Heritage.Europe. (Y.H.E.) and Le Vie dei Tesori are pleased to announce the 2026 edition of the Youth Heritage Days, to be held in Palermo, Sicily, between 22-24 October 2026. Taking place in the framework of the European Heritage Hub, the event will support the EU-funded platform’s mission to drive the green, digital, and social transformation of the European society through youth’s perspective.

As Y.H.E.’s annual gathering, the 2026 edition will be held in a hybrid format for the first time, bringing together young heritage professionals, students, researchers, and representatives of cultural institutions and civil society from across Europe.

Palermo is one of the Mediterranean’s most layered cultural capitals — a city shaped by centuries of overlapping civilisations, faiths, and traditions. Its rich built heritage, dynamic civil society, and its renowned Le Vie dei Tesori Festival make it an ideal setting to explore youth engagement and cultural heritage at the local, regional, and transnational levels. As a crossroads of cultures, Palermo embodies the very questions the Youth Heritage Days 2026 seeks to address.

This year’s event explores three interconnected themes at the intersection of youth, heritage, and society:

Local Communities & Heritage: How can young people become active agents of local heritage and community development?
Cultural Tourism: How are young people shaping, challenging, and contributing to sustainable cultural tourism?
The Mediterranean: What are the specificities of youth heritage engagement in the Mediterranean, and how do they connect to broader European contexts?

The programme unfolds across three days and combines round table discussions, the launch of Youth Mapping Initiative, an open public debate, and cultural visits integrated into Palermo’s local heritage scene — including events linked to the Le Vie dei Tesori festival.

At this stage, we are inviting young professionals, students, researchers, and youth-led organisations to save the date and indicate their interest in attending Youth Heritage Days 2026 in person.

Official registration will open soon. By completing the form below, you can express your interest and be among the first to receive the early registration link and further updates about the programme: Event Expression of Interest: Youth Heritage Europe

18th World Congress of the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC)

Inesa Sulaj — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The OWHC’s New Urban Project for Historic Centers
The World Congresses of the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC), held every two years, are major events for exchanges, work, and decisions that bring together all members. The 18th Congress in Marrakech will feature two main events: The Symposium, during which the OWHC’s New Urban Project for Historic Centers will be presented. This program is the result of several years of intense work by member cities. It is an original and specific contribution by the OWHC.

The 29th General Assembly of OWHC members, during which member cities will decide on the Action Plan and budget for the coming years. Since 2022, the OWHC has been undergoing a major evolution aimed at strengthening its political and operational dimensions. With its New Urban Project, the OWHC wishes to become a platform for promoting a vision of the 21st-century city, where the historic center is the cultural, social, and economic heart capable of responding to contemporary challenges, with a focus on habitability. The Congress in Marrakech will be the starting point for a new phase of cooperation between member cities and partnerships with international actors committed to the preservation and development of World Heritage cities.