# National Fundraising Convention to be held at Barbican Centre from 2016

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2015/08/24/national-fundraising-convention-to-be-held-at-the-barbican-from-2016/
- Published: 2015-08-24T21:32:32+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**After more than 10 years of being held at the London Hilton Metropole, the Institute
of Fundraising’s National Fundraising Convention will move to the Barbican Centre
in 2016.**

The three-day Convention in July was again sold out, attracting more than 2,500 
fundraisers. It is the largest event in Europe for fundraisers. The move, in its
26th year, to the Barbican Centre is designed to enable the event to expand even
further.

The event will retain features such as plenaries by high profile speakers, workshops,
debates, and pitch perfect sessions. Indeed, there will be 114 sessions available
to delegates during the event, with specialist tracks covering issues and channels
such as:

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• individual giving
• digital fundraising• community, events and volunteers• personal
effectiveness• bigger picture – internal influences• bigger picture – external environment•
philanthropy• partnershipsThis year the Convention will see a new stream of informal‘
unconference’ style sessions in its ‘Unconventional’ track.

Liz Tait, Chair of National Fundraising Convention Board, said:

> “We’re incredibly excited to be moving National Fundraising Convention to the 
> Barbican Centre next year. This fantastic new venue gives us a chance to build
> on the successes of recent years and add some exciting new elements to the experience
> as well.
> “The 2016 Convention Board will soon be putting together a cutting edge, content
> rich programme to be presented by experienced and knowledgeable speakers”.

## Want to present at National Fundraising Convention 2016?

The [Institute of Fundraising](http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk) is now
inviting speaker proposals for its first Convention at the Barbican Centre. In particular
it is looking for inspiring case studies, insightful perspectives and innovative
strategies that could benefit fellow fundraisers. Proposals must be submitted online
by 16 October 2015.

## Fundraising Convention at an arts venue

![Barbican Centre entrance, London](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/2015/08/
barbican-centre-london-entrance@2x.png)

_Barbican Centre to host National Fundraising Convention 2016_

Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Managing Director at the Barbican Centre, emphasised the fact
that the Barbican was itself an arts organisation and had a track record of charitable
fundraising. He said:

> “We believe that the arts are vital to society, and that they should be available
> to everyone. The Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including
> dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts. Over 1.8 million people pass through
> our doors every year, and our creative learning work with schools and communities
> in east London builds the skills and confidence of young people. Providing this
> wouldn’t be possible without the support of individuals, grant-makers and the 
> business community whose role in keeping the arts buoyant in the UK is more important
> than ever.”

A Grade II listed building, [the Barbican](http://http://www.barbican.org.uk/about-barbican/history)
is Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference venue.

The National Fundraising Convention will take place from **Monday 4th to Wednesday
6th July 2016**.