Join us at Heritage Conference '26.

Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 November 2026

Theme: From Passion to Purpose – Volunteer Engagement in a Changing World

Heritage Volunteering ’26 brings together volunteer leaders, managers, and heritage professionals from across the UK for two days of learning, reflection, and sector‑wide inspiration. This year’s theme explores what effective volunteer engagement looks like today — and how we deepen the impact volunteers make across heritage organisations.

The conference offers a space to connect, share practice, challenge thinking, and celebrate the people who make heritage volunteering thrive.

Book Your Place

Tickets for Heritage Volunteering ’26 are now available.

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What to Expect

  • Two keynote speakers offering fresh insight into leadership, culture, and volunteer engagement
  • Twelve highly interactive 60‑minute workshops designed to spark ideas and build practical skills
  • A sector panel discussion exploring the future of volunteering in heritage
  • Volunteer Leader of the Year Award, recognising outstanding contribution and leadership

Across both days, delegates will have opportunities to learn from peers, explore new approaches, and take away practical tools to strengthen volunteer involvement in their organisations.

Explore the Workshops

To help you plan your conference experience, we are creating a dedicated page which will include details of all 12 workshops, including session overviews, themes, and practical takeaways. Each workshop is designed to offer real‑world insight and hands‑on learning rooted in the realities of volunteer engagement across the heritage sector.  You can explore the Workshops here

Conference Schedule

We are finalising the full programme and will share the detailed schedule shortly. This will include:

  • Day‑by‑day timings
  • Keynote sessions
  • Workshop choices
  • Panel discussion
  • Award timings

You’ll soon be able to explore the full timetable on the dedicated Conference Schedule page.

Meet the Presenters

Our presenters bring a wealth of experience from across the heritage, cultural, and voluntary sectors. Their sessions are rooted in real practice, innovation, and the shared challenges and opportunities facing volunteer engagement today.

Once the page has been finalised, you’ll be able to read more about each speaker on the Presenter Bios page.

Stay Connected

We’ll be sharing updates, speaker announcements, and programme highlights over the coming weeks. Follow HVG on social media and keep an eye on your inbox for the latest news.

 

HVG Conference ’25

If you would like to see what we covered at conference in ’25.  Please use the following link to access all the content.