The Foundation for the Conservation of Contemporary Art (SBMK) in the Netherlands is celebrating its 30-year anniversary on 11 December 2025 with a symposium geared towards reciprocal intergenerational learning and knowledge transfer. The programme starts with a keynote lecture by Pip Laurenson, followed by numerous project presentations, conversations with Tatja Scholte, Ijsbrand Hummelen and Renée van de Vall as well as an interview with successive SBMK coordinators, and a panel discussion with museum directors on the future of contemporary art conservation. The symposium also marks the departure of SBMK coordinator Paulien 't Hoen and the appointment of two new coordinators: Kayleigh Kunst and Ariënne Boelens.
During the symposium, the SBMK will be hosting an INCCA Speed Mentoring Session for participants. The session is a chance for emerging conservators and those just entering contemporary art conservation to network through short (10 minutes) one-on-one conversations with established professionals in the field. A list of mentors will be circulated in the lead up to the event and potential mentees can book up to two sessions.
For more information and registration, please visit: www.sbmk.nl Please note that the symposium will be held in Dutch.