West Midlands Heritage Careers Event 2026
Inspire the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals
The West Midlands Heritage Careers Event returns in 2026, bringing together organisations, professionals and students from across the region for a day dedicated to exploring the exciting and diverse careers available within the heritage sector.
Organised by West Midlands Heritage on behalf of the West Midlands Heritage & Heritage Network, the event provides a unique opportunity for heritage organisations to engage directly with students considering careers in museums, archives, conservation, archaeology, historic buildings, architecture, education, digital innovation and many other specialist areas.
Whether you're looking to inspire future professionals, promote career pathways or build new partnerships within the sector, we'd love your organisation to be involved.
Why Take Part?
The heritage sector relies on attracting talented, passionate people with a wide range of skills. The West Midlands Heritage Careers Event helps showcase the breadth of opportunities available while creating valuable connections between education and industry.
By taking part, your organisation can:
- Inspire the next generation of heritage professionals.
- Promote career opportunities, apprenticeships, volunteering and work experience.
- Raise awareness of your organisation and the work you do.
- Connect with students exploring future careers.
- Network with organisations from across the West Midlands heritage sector.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Exhibit
Host an exhibition stand where students can meet your team, learn about your organisation and discover the many routes into heritage careers.
Speak
Share your career journey, showcase a project or contribute to a panel discussion exploring careers and opportunities within the sector.
Demonstrate
Bring heritage to life through interactive demonstrations, practical activities or traditional craft and conservation skills that inspire curiosity and engagement.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are also offering a range of sponsorship packages for organisations wishing to play an even greater role in supporting the event.
Sponsoring the West Midlands Heritage Careers Event enables your organisation to:
- Connect directly with future heritage professionals.
- Demonstrate your commitment to education, skills and workforce development.
- Align your organisation with culture, opportunity and community engagement.
- Increase your visibility across the regional heritage sector.
- Build meaningful relationships with educators, heritage organisations and industry leaders.
Your support helps ensure this important regional event continues to inspire, inform and empower the heritage professionals of tomorrow.
Who Should Attend?
The event welcomes organisations from across the heritage and cultural sectors, including:
- Museums
- Historic houses and visitor attractions
- Archives and libraries
- Archaeology organisations
- Conservation specialists
- Historic building professionals
- Architects
- Local authorities
- Universities and colleges
- Heritage charities
- Digital heritage organisations
- Arts and cultural organisations
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Venue: Worcester Cathedral
Organised by: West Midlands Heritage on behalf of the West Midlands Heritage & Heritage Network
Supported by: Heritage Network, Worcester Cathedral and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Register Your Interest
If your organisation would like to exhibit, deliver a talk, provide a demonstration or discuss sponsorship opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
