METAL 2025
1-5 September 2025
Cardiff, UK
The Conference
We are pleased to announce that a meeting of the international metals conservation community will be held at Cardiff University in the heart of the Welsh capital city with hybrid access for online delegates.
Metal 2025 will build on the traditions established during 30 years of ICOM-CC Metals Working Group Interim Meetings, whilst being independent for the first time. Published preprints will be available digitally for delegates and as a print on demand digital volume following the meeting.
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The conference will take place of five full days from the 1st - 5th September 2025, with a packed programme of papers, site visits and evening events. Pre-conference courses will be held on the 31st August and will be led by specialists in the field.
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We look forward to welcoming you to Cardiff!
Papers and Posters
Thank you to all who have submitted paper and poster abstracts for inclusion in the Metal 2025 programme, the calls are now closed.
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We were delighted to receive over 120 paper abstract submissions covering practice and research from contributors across the globe. The Scientific Technical Committee have now reviewed all papers and we are in the final phase of author responses and acceptance. We are looking forward to a full poster session with 40 posters selected for presentation by a diverse range of conservation professionals and researchers.
The Conference Team
The conference is being organised by four conservators who teach at Cardiff University, all of whom specialise in metals conservation research and practice.
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Nicola Emmerson is the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group Coordinator, Chair of the Institute of Conservation Metals Committee and Vice-Chair of the European Federation of Corrosion Working Party 21.
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Eric Nordgren is an experienced practical conservator who held many roles in archaeological conservation and "big stuff", such as the USS Monitor, before teaching at West Dean and Cardiff.
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Johanna Thunberg is completing her PhD in corrosion of copper alloys and management of archaeological metal collections in desiccated storage.
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David Watkinson has a long association with Metal conferences through his career focus on the corrosion and conservation of iron.
David Watkinson in front of the National War Memorial in Alexandra Gardens at the heart of the university campus.
Any questions?
Contact the team: Metal2025@cardiff.ac.uk
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