Professional Networks
Professional exchange is essential to the field of heritage conservation. The Institute shapes and coordinates WMF’s networks of practitioners, facilitating knowledge sharing and making available new preservation tools and approaches.
Explore select professional networks housed within the Institute, including Coastal Connections, Cultivating Resilience, and the Watch Network.
WMF's Professional Networks
Watch Network
The Inari-yu Bathhouse nominators at the Watch Day celebration in 2021. Photo courtesy of TADA.Explore the WatchThe Watch Network connects preservation practitioners to share insights, experiences, and perspectives from the field. Drawn from the vibrant community of past and present successful World Monuments Watch nominators and WMF project associates, members gain exclusive access to virtual events, training, and resources.
Scientific Committees
WMF’s regional and local professional scientific committees provide technical guidance and expert support for its work.
The Institute coordinates and supports the convening of international technical meetings of these advisors biannually to discuss specific themes and opportunities relevant to heritage preservation today.
These in-person gatherings will present a unique opportunity to reflect on WMF work globally while also tackling specific technical conservation issues and highlighting promising new tools and strategies for the field.
