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Conference

UK Maritime Heritage Forum

20 Oct - 22 Oct 2026

Separately Ticketed
The Historic Dockyard Chatham

The UK Maritime Heritage Forum is an annual conference and networking event that brings together museum organisations, professionals, volunteers, and policymakers dedicated to preserving and promoting the UKโ€™s rich maritime heritage. The event provides an opportunity to share knowledge, showcase best practice, and discuss challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Through talks, panels, and networking, the Forum helps strengthen collaboration and support in the maritime heritage sector.

The UK Maritime Heritage Forum will take place between 20 โ€“ 22 October 2026 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

More details and ticket information will follow soon.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Key theme this year will be โ€˜Challenges for the Futureโ€™. Topics could include: 

  • Changing audiences and programming challenges. 
  • Security and technology-developing technologies such as AI and increased risks in cyber security. 
  • Fundraising. 
  • Climate and the environment. 
  • A changing volunteer workforce. 
  • Preserving maritime heritage skills and the opportunities for apprenticeships.

Please submit a summary of your proposal by 12pm on 29 May 2026. 

You can submit a proposal below for one of the following:

  • Poster session – display a flipchart-sized poster during conference breaks to share updates on something that youโ€™re working on in an informal, friendly environment, and to talk one to one with other delegates about your project.
  • 20-minute illustrated paper โ€“ these can provide either an overview of an issue or focus on a case study. Speakers are asked to provide a 20-minute illustrated presentation.  
  • 5-minute summary โ€“ an opportunity to share your news updates, ideas and experiences of change, presented as a short verbal update.   
ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM
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