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ICOMOS Australia: (Un)Loved Modern Conference 2009 – conserving 20th Century heritage

Website: http://www.aicomos.com/ On behalf of Australia ICOMOS, I would like to invite you to join us at the Australia ICOMOS 2009 (Un)Loved Modern Conference to be held at the Sydney Masonic Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from 7-10 July 2009. This conference will have broad appeal for all professionals who have an interest in the conservation of 20th century heritage: conservation professionals, government officials, academics and post-graduate students. An innovative program with an array of national and international speakers, all of whom are leaders in their field, will ensure that delegates are exposed to the latest developments and trends in the identification, conservation and management of 20th Century heritage places. It promises to be an excellent educational forum for delegates. The conference will consist of six broad themes: Re-engaging with the original designer War in the Pacific Vulnerable periods & styles Managing 20thC obsolescence Re-thinking colonial heritage The single house under threat The organising committee is looking forward to working with industry partners to guarantee the strongest educational and technical program, superb social events and the best opportunities for sharing information about the conservation of 20th Century heritage with conference delegates. Ian Kelly Conference Organising Committee Chair —— Registration is now open for the (Un)Loved Modern Conference 2009 on conserving 20th Century heritage in Sydney 7-10 July 2009. Keynote speakers include Theo Prudon (US), John Schofield (UK), Phillip Goad (Aus) plus over fifty papers. More details here. http://www.aicomos.com/program Conference includes field visits, opening cocktails, conference dinner and closing event. More details here. http://www.aicomos.com/social-functions Register NOW https://secure.conexion.com.au/ei/getdemo.ei?id=81&s=_0QS0LGD7U ) to take advantage of early bird registration rates.
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40th Anniversary WHC: World Heritage for Tomorrow

International Conference in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention Gustave Tuck Theatre, University College London For more information please visit: www.icomos-uk.org/about-us/events or contact ICOMOS-UK on: Tel: 020 7566 0031 E-mail: admin@icomos-uk.org
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