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SUMMARY:NAI National Conference in Virginia Beach
DESCRIPTION:Fort Collins\, CO — The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) opened registration for the annual NAI National Conference\, the largest annual gathering of heritage interpreters in the world. The event brings more than 600 professionals to a different corner of the United States annually. This year\, the conference will be held in Virginia Beach\, Virginia\, November 11–15. The conference slogan\, “Virginia Beach is for Interpreters\,” plays off the state’s iconic call to tourists\, “Virginia is for Lovers\,” adopted in 1969.\n\nPark rangers\, environmental educators\, living history interpreters\, tour guides\, docents\, and other nonformal educators will convene in an area replete with nature\, culture\, and history—and names! It’s known as Neptune City\, Hampton Roads\, Coastal Virginia\, and Tidewater. Within just a few miles\, nature lovers will find a zoo\, an aquarium\, a botanical garden\, a natural history museum\, and a state park. For interpreters of culture and history\, the area plays host to thousands of years of Indigenous history\, Black history\, military history\, and the colonial establishment of the United States.\n\nThe program has been carefully crafted to have broad application for front-line interpreters\, managers\, planners\, and others in the field. More than 70 concurrent sessions will address hot topics in the field and practical skills for interpreters. Opening keynote speakers Yuria Celidwen and Dacher Keltner will present “The ABC of Nature: Awe\, Belonging\, and Contemplation\,” and a closing keynote by André Copeland will address perceptions of truth and facts.\n\nPre-conference workshops will explore topics relevant to the field\, such as partnerships\, questioning our perspective\, dialogic interpretation\, and more\, while post-conference field trips will explore the natural\, historic\, and cultural heritage of the region. Participants will have the opportunity to network with peers and learn from cutting-edge vendors and exhibitors throughout the week.\n\nFor more information\, visit NAI 2025 online at nai-us.org/conference.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/nai-national-conference-in-virginia-beach/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach
CATEGORIES:Other events
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: What we at Iziko Museums learned from our Humanity exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Humanity exhibition at Iziko Museums of South Africa reimagines the story of human evolution as centered on the diversity of humans today and how we came to be this way. The webinar will reflect on iterative design\, truth-telling\, and challenging biases; explore what inclusive engagement looked like to us; and touch on effective methodologies used for translations and measuring sustainability. Our experience highlighted the power of telling universal stories while focusing on Afrocentric perspectives\, and how this approach can create meaningful\, inclusive exhibitions. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nAmy Sephton is the Chief Curator of Exhibition Design and Production at Iziko Museums of South Africa\, leading the conception\, design\, and delivery of transdisciplinary exhibitions. She brings a distinctive blend of creative leadership\, production rigour\, and systems thinking\, combining curatorial insight with creative production expertise to shape engaging\, educational\, and immersive experiences for diverse audiences. Amy is committed to reimagining museums as spaces for healing\, curiosity\, and futures rooted in dignity\, freedom and belonging. \nDr Wendy Black is the Chief Curator of Art and Social History at Iziko Museums of South Africa. She previously served as Curator of Archaeology. She specialises in the population history and bio-archaeology of the indigenous hunter-gatherer people of southern Africa – the Khoesan. Her research interests include population dynamics and genetics\, and in recent years\, she has also become involved in matters of indigenous rights and transformation\, particularly in relation to human remains collections and the representation of indigenous groups within South African institutions. Dr Black contributes to exhibition development and is actively involved in the supervision of postgraduate students.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-what-we-at-iziko-museums-learned-from-our-humanity-exhibition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251127T173000
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SUMMARY:GAHI Webinar: Presenting Empaths\, where communities and heritage professionals come together
DESCRIPTION:Global Alliance for Heritage Interpretation is inviting all interpreters around the world to a series of webinars. \nPolicies say heritage must encourage community participation in heritage interpretation (HI) yet despite the best intentions\, many heritage professionals still struggle with the skills and techniques to effectively deliver participatory HI. \nIn parallel with its established training programme\, IE has subsequently teamed up with Greek\, Italian and Austrian partners in a two-year Erasmus+-funded project to develop and test a pilot online and onsite training programme to upskill heritage professionals with these necessary competencies where people participate and interpreters facilitate. \nJoin the project team for a lively panel discussion to learn more about Empaths\, to chart progress to date and share key findings and lessons learned as they gear up to the test the training programme in three very different pilot territories during 2026. \nThe Empaths partnership includes Interpret Europe which is paired with UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken-Karavanke straddling the Austria-Slovenia border\, Greek professional training provider\, HERITΛGE with its partner the Ethnological Museum of Thrace and The Story Behind\, an Italian consultancy specialising ethical branding\, storytelling and HI which is teamed with the Archaeological Park of Campi Flegrei near Naples. \nMore info: https://empaths-project.eu \nParticipation is free of charge. You can register here.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/gahi-webinar-presenting-empaths-where-communities-and-heritage-professionals-come-together/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:HI events,Other events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251209T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251209T163000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Lessons learned from sharing dolphins with guests
DESCRIPTION:The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) has existed for 75 years and dolphins have been a part of its programme since 1976. This webinar will illustrate lessons learned in the time these amazing animals have been shared with guests. In a time when animal wellbeing is paramount\, it is essential that besides achieving optimal welfare\, we also respectfully educate and inspire the public\, whilst maintaining the dignity of the precious animals. This webinar will provide an overview of the lessons learned that assist SAAMBR to achieve this objective. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nA passion for animal welfare and a degree that included Speech and Drama landed Gabby Harris a job at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) where she has worked since 1990. Part of the work has been to produce and evaluate guest experiences. Working with Dr Judy Mann Lang supported a passion to learn more about evaluating the products to ensure the best for the animals and for conservation\, and at the same time\, fulfilling guest expectations. Gabby has a keen interest in ethical communication with animals and has written a couple of books on the subject.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-lessons-learned-from-sharing-dolphins-with-guests/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260127T150000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: From ABCs to Azores\, Birds and Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:The SOS Cagarro campaign was launched in the Azores in 1995 and aims to protect young Cory’s Shearwaters disoriented by artificial lights during their first night flight. The initiative\, which has become one of Portugal’s oldest environmental education campaigns\, mobilizes the community to rescue and release the birds. Volunteers\, schools\, associations and government entities all take part. Using children’s literature as a conservation tool – the case of ‘A história do Zeca Garro’ in the SOS Cory’s Shearwater Campaign. Carla has worked on this campaign since 2005 and has produced several communication products for it: a children’s music CD\, a computer game and a children’s book. The book was created and produced with scientific\, educational and ecological concerns that Carla will share with you\, reflecting upon the 20 years that have passed since its release. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nCarla Susana Goulart Martins da Silva has academic training in the fields of biology\, geology and pedagogy\, and has worked since 2000 in environmental awareness in the Azores archipelago\, with whale watching companies\, schools\, environmental NGOs and later in the Azorean Government. In 2005\, Carla joined the Pico Island environmental education centre and started working in the nature conservation campaign SOS Cagarro.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-from-abcs-to-azores-birds-and-campaigns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260210T163000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: West Coast Fossil Park communicates palaeoscience to the public
DESCRIPTION:10 February 2026\, 15:00 CET\nThe West Coast Fossil Park (WCFP) is an important centre for palaeontological research\, education\, and tourism. Located in a rehabilitated former phosphate mine\, the Park supports ongoing fossil research and opened to the public in September 1998. It initially operated as a partnership between Iziko Museum and BHP Billiton\, after which a trust was established and governance transferred to trustees appointed by Iziko Museum. \nFor its first 20 years\, the Park operated from a small visitor centre in the Chemfos Mine building\, approximately 1 km from the main dig site at E Quarry. \nIn 2018\, a new visitor centre funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) opened within E Quarry\, about 250 m from the main excavation site led by Professor Roger Smith. The centre was designed to accommodate up to 500 visitors per day. \nThis online presentation outlines the history of the Park and highlights the operational challenges that must be addressed to ensure long-term sustainability. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nPippa Haarhoff was born and educated in Zimbabwe and graduated in archaeology from the University of Cape Town. She joined the South African Museum (now Iziko Museum) in 1977\, working in the Cenozoic Palaeontology department on the Langebaanweg fossil collection under Dr Brett Hendey. She played a key role in initiating the Fossil Park project in 1992 and has managed the Park since its opening in 1998. \nWith a lifelong interest in birds developed during childhood on a farm\, Pippa later specialised in palaeo-ornithology\, inspired by the richness of fossil birds at Langebaanweg. Her research has contributed to discoveries that continue to refine existing theories\, and she emphasizes that fossils are essential to understanding how life on Earth has changed over time.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-west-coast-fossil-park-communicates-palaeoscience-to-the-public/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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SUMMARY:Learning Landscapes symposium
DESCRIPTION:As part of the joint Learning Landscapes initiative\, Interpret Europe and UNESCO are organising an online symposium\, which will take place on 26-27 February 2026. \nThe Role of Narratives in 21st Century Heritage Interpretation is an online symposium taking place on 26–27 February 2026 and a key event in Interpret Europe’s 2026 programme. It highlights the organisation’s commitment to fostering professional exchange and continuous learning within the heritage interpretation community. \nThe symposium brings together a rich programme of international contributors\, offering a wide range of perspectives\, case studies and reflections on narratives in heritage interpretation today. \nRegistration is open to Interpret Europe members:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWLev2CcUGIS0MeKtW2hfoNA0FHLFXLkEk4d4OEbviv64Ycw/viewform \nFurther details on the programme\, presenters\, and abstracts are available on the dedicated symposium website:\nhttps://symposium.interpret-europe.net
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/learning-landscapes-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260310T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260310T160000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: The penguin exhibit at Two Oceans Aquarium – its design and build
DESCRIPTION:10 March at 15:00 CET. \nThis presentation explores how to design an interactive exhibit focused on an endemic\, endangered species. Using the African penguin as a case study\, we learn how to translate conservation science into accessible\, engaging experiences\, integrate interactivity to drive emotional connection and balance education with marine conservation and welfare. The session will also highlight practical design decisions that encourage visitor action and long-term conservation impact. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nClaire Taylor is an interactive exhibits and marine animal welfare specialist who has been creating educational experiences for 26 years. She studied multimedia design\, combining creative thinking with a passion for marine animal conservation and welfare. As a mother of three children\, Claire brings a unique\, family-focused perspective to creating meaningful\, accessible and engaging exhibits for all ages. \nSamantha Duddington is a creative manager with over a decade of experience in graphic design. She is passionate about using design to connect audiences with the ocean and inspire meaningful conservation action. Through her role\, she develops interactive exhibits that educate and engage visitors with a strong emphasis on endangered species like the African penguin.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-the-penguin-exhibit-at-two-oceans-aquarium-its-design-and-build/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
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SUMMARY:IE Conference: Re-interpreting heritage in the light of Faro
DESCRIPTION:16-19 April 2026 in Faro\, Portugal \nWe will gather in Faro to discuss how interpretation can enhance the value of heritage – both natural and cultural – for people and societies in European democracies.\nIt was here where the Council of Europe launched the “Faro Convention” in 2005\, embarking on a journey towards more democratic\, people-centred\, and value-based practices in dealing with Europe’s heritage.\nThe official legal text refers to cultural heritage only\, its underlying rationale matters for all heritage interpretation\, including natural heritage\, as Europe is facing multiple challenges.\nJoin us to discuss how the Faro spirit can inspire theory and practice of interpretation. And\, vice versa\, how new approaches to co-creative interpretation can empower Faro heritage communities while strengthening cohesion of democratic societies committed to European values and sustainable development as ideals which are rooted in Europe’s past. Find out more about the theme and call for papers here.  \nThe city of Faro and its surroundings\, in Portugal’s Algarve\, are alluringly rich in natural and cultural heritage. \nFaro is situated in the extreme south-west of Europe and the whole region has been shaped throughout history by the succession and coexistence of diverse cultures and religions arriving by land and sea. It can look back on a turbulent past and it displays traces of these events everywhere. Many names in present-day Portugal and Spain testify to the influence of Romans\, Byzantines\, Visigoths and finally Moors. For centuries\, explorers set sail from the Iberian Peninsula exporting\, in turn\, influences from this region.\n \nWhat the Muslims once called Al Gharb\, which simply meant the West\, is what we now know as the Algarve and\, with plenty of sunshine and beaches\, it is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. But the Algarve is much more than that. Between the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains in the hinterland\, we can discover a diverse landscape rich in natural and cultural treasures. \nThis geologically diverse landscape is the home of carob\, fig\, almond and eucalyptus trees\, not to mention the ancient olive trees and mighty cork oaks. The people of the Algarve have always known how to use the assets of the region and old traditions live on in many places\, many adapted to the times. \nRegister here: Interpret Europe conference 2026 – Registration
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/re-interpreting-heritage-in-the-light-of-faro/
LOCATION:Faro\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Other events
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