Last night we gathered for the IAASF Gala Dinner where we hosted the Cultural Protection Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals and organisations making a difference in the protection of our shared cultural heritage. Congratulations to all of our award winners.

It's already been 2 weeks since the IAASF Conference! We’d like to thank all of the speakers, exhibitors and delegates who attended. The presentations, product demonstrations and audience questions helped to generate valuable discussions. Here are some more photos!

For our final talk we were very pleased to have Security Consultant for Trident Manor Limited, Hannah Miller-Gray. Her talk highlighted the importance of training as a way of protecting cultural heritage, having delivered security training programmes internationally.

Technology plays a critical role in protecting cultural assets and heritage environments. We were pleased to welcome Dan Gillis, Technical Advisor at D G Security Consulting, for “Technical Security Systems.”

Valentina Sabucco gave a fascinating presentation about managing security with limited resources; a topic very relevant to the theme of the conference.

Preparing for emergencies is essential to protecting people, collections, and heritage assets. Business Resilience and Emergency Planning Lead at Northumberland County Council, Helen Hinds is delivering her session on Emergency Planning.

How can heritage organisations remain financially resilient whilst continuing to fulfil their public mission? Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Cultural Enterprises is speaking on "Diversification for Sustainability."

Now speaking is Maddie Farrell, Head of Security at National Museums Liverpool. Her session, “Strategic Financial Planning,” refers back to day one of the conference to explore how organisations can align financial decision-making with security, resilience, and sustainability.

Day two of the IAASF Conference 2026 welcomed our first speaker of the day, Heritage Consultant Amanda Gerry for her presentation "From Survival to Stewardship: Protecting Heritage Through Economic Challenge".

The final presentation of day one is now being given by internationally recognised security professional Andy Davis. In his presentation, Andy is providing an overview of the forthcoming legislation and what it means for cultural and heritage organisations.

We are delighted to welcome Claire Fry, preventative conservator and co-founder of Spencer & Fry Ltd. She examines how organisations can continue to protect collections and heritage assets while facing increasing financial pressures.

Cyber threats continue to evolve, making digital security an essential consideration for every organisation. We now welcome Detective Inspector and Deputy Director at the Cyber Resilience Centre for the North East (NECRC) Martin Wilson, for “Understanding Cyber Threats.”

We are delighted to welcome back William Brown, former National Security Adviser for Arts Council England, a good friend and associate of the IAASF and @TridentManor

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Daryna Zhyvohliadova, PhD, researcher and project coordinator of the HERitage UKRaine project at KU Leuven.

We are pleased to welcome Professor Lisa Mol from UWE Bristol, to this year’s conference. In her session she is exploring how economic instability influences cultural heritage, resilience, and security at both national and international levels.

We are thrilled to welcome Arnab Basu MBE DL as the Keynote Speaker for the first day of the IAASF 2026 Conference. Arnab Basu is a business leader, scientist, and civic champion with deep roots in the Northeast of England, and was appointed High Sheriff of County Durham.

We are excited to share that #Steroplast will be exhibiting at #IAASF2026! Join them in our #Sponsors and #Exhibitors area and find out more about their products and services Read more here: tridentmanor.com/iaasf/iaasf… Book tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/198861515…

We are delighted to welcome #OTEGO to the IAASF Conference 2026! Join them in our #Sponsors and #Exhibitors area and find out more about their products and services! Find out more here: tridentmanor.com/iaasf/iaasf… You can book tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/198861515…

Excited to share that @abloymedia will be exhibiting at IAASF 2026! A provider of high-quality door locking and access solutions, #ABLOY produces the world’s most trusted access control hardware. Read more here tridentmanor.com/iaasf/iaasf… Book tickets here eventbrite.co.uk/e/198861515…

We are excited to share that Premier Security Ballistic & Blast Ltd will be exhibiting at #IAASF2026! They are the UK’s premier supplier of Secured by Design entrance solutions, including steel doors, screens, windows, and gates You can book tickets here eventbrite.co.uk/e/198861515…