26 May 2016
Belfast

The Restoration will be Digitised: social media and digital technologies in historic environment conservation
The Northern Ireland Branch of the IHBC is holding a half-day conference exploring innovative examples of the use of digital technologiesand social media in historic environment conservation.

Speakers from the RSA, HLF, Carnegie Oldpark and the IHBC will provide practitioner insights into the essential enabling role digital technologies can play in communicating and supporting the diverse work of conservationists in the public, private and third sectors.

The following programme and speakers have been confirmed:

09.30 – 10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.00 – 10.15 Welcome and Introduction – Andrew McClelland, Chair, IHBC Northern Ireland Branch
10.15 – 10.45 Lighting the Fire of Social Media Under Heritage – Quintin Oliver, Lobbyist @StratagemNI, conflict resolution @StratagemInt, professional body @TCInews, volunteer @ForumCities, social innovator @CarnegieOldpark
10.45 – 11.15 The HLF Experience – Paul Mullan, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund, Northern Ireland
11.15 – 11.30 Comfort break
11.30 – 12.00 Digital Technologies & Historic Properties – Some National Trust Experiences – Malachy Conway, Regional Archaeologist, National Trust (Northern Ireland) & David Craig, UAV pilot/Irish Sights Ltd and National Trust volunteer
12.00 – 12.30 Living Heritage: using data to shift the heritage conversation (and how nobody likes to come last) – Joanna Massie, Project Engagement Manager at the RSA – leading on Heritage, Identity and Place
12.30 – 12.45 Final Q&A and Conclusion

Note that refreshments and lunch are included within the booking fee. Any special dietary requirements, please contact the organiser at the details below.

Andrew McClelland can be contacted by email: mcclelland-a5@email.ulster.ac.uk

Please, register here