The International Institute for Conservation (IIC) was established in 1950, during World War II, when a number of its founding members served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives programme, which gathered hundreds of individuals committed to preserving culturally important artifacts. Today, with a global network of Fellows, members and leading institutions spanning more than 70 countries, the institution aims to unite conservation professionals around the world to create a strong and sustainable conservation community, where the achievements of the field are respected and recognised, as well as its benefits to society and its future.

Launched in 2011, the IIC’s Student & Emerging Conservator Conference aims to help recent graduates and those still studying conservation to develop their future plans and gain valuable career information and advice from those who have already trodden that path. Featuring studio visits, interactive ‘round table’ presentations and social events, the conferences provide invaluable networking opportunities, also with live streaming enabling a wide, international range of online participation.