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2026 ANNUAL SEMINAR
APRIL 19 — 25, 2026
Join us in England, April 19–25, 2026, for an unforgettable week of lectures, tours, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Our program begins in London with a visit to the Wedgwood collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum, a special reception at Bonhams London, and a private tour of the Wedgwood collection at Windsor Castle.
Our distinguished speakers include Catrin Jones, Lucy Lead, and Rebecca Klarner from the V&A Wedgwood Collection, alongside renowned Wedgwood experts Gaye Blake Roberts, Pat Halfpenny, and Rosie Cooke. We’ll also travel to the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Liverpool for exclusive tours with Robin Emmerson and Nicola Scott.
All this, plus delicious food, warm friendships, and the joy of shared discovery, promises a truly memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you!
REGISTRATION
The seminar fee includes 3 dinners, 2 lunches, breaks, speakers’ expenses, museum entrances, the
once in a lifetime Windsor Castle private Wedgwood tour, educational and facility services, coach
transportations, & subsequent Proceedings publication.
PAYMENT
The fee for the 2026 Seminar is $1100.00 per person. If you prefer, you may pay in 4 installments of $275.00.
ACCOMMODATION/HOTELS
Copthorne Tara Hotel
Scarsdale Place / Kensington / London
W8 5SY (GPS W8 5SY)
+44 2079 377211
For the London leg of our journey this year, the Copthorne Tara London hotel is our host hotel. As the closest hotel to Kensington High Street, the hotel is perfectly situated to explore the best of Kensington. The spacious hotel is just a three-minute walk from High Street Kensington, located near the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, and the beautiful Kensington Palace Gardens. The WIS room rate is explained below. Breakfast is not included, but there are several options nearby, as well as the hotel restaurant. The room rates are effective 3 days prior to & 3 days post Seminar. The hotel is ADA compliant, offers restaurants on site, complimentary WI-FI, on-site parking (rates vary), a fitness gym, multi-lingual staff, and more.
Go to the Copthorne Tara Website
www.millenniumhotels.com
Due to the size of the group, we will be using Dynamic Rate (Flexible Booking)
The website will calculate the rate as to the prevailing rate for the days selected.
• 15% discount off the Best Available Rate for the days selected
• Flexible cancellation up to 24 hours prior to arrival
• Guests pay on arrival
• Promo code EVENTACCOM
• The rate is subject to availability and can fluctuate. The code is a dynamic
rate and is subject to change as per demand and number of rooms available
to sell on the day
• Rate includes VAT
• Rates are good for 3 days prior and 3 days post the Seminar depending on
availability of rooms
We estimate the rate will range from $185.00 to $210.00 per day.
We urge you to book as soon as possible since there may be a
fluctuation in the rate depending on market conditions.
DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent
Etruria Hall Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5BQ, UK
+44 1782 609988
Our host hotel for the Stoke-on-Trent leg of the Seminar this year is the
DoubleTree by Hilton.
Built in 1769 and once the home of Josiah Wedgwood, this gorgeous manor house is now a lovely four-star hotel. Over the years, the hotel has grown and been added to, but with all the new buildings being built in a style that is in keeping with the original Georgian architecture. Formerly the Best Western Moat House Hotel, the hotel has since undergone a major rebrand and is now the stunning DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent. Located near the intersection of A53 and A500, this great location puts you close to attractions as well as businesses. Festival Retail Park, Stoke Ski Centre, and Waterworld - all of which are within a quarter mile of the hotel. The city center and bet365 Stadium are also within 10 minutes. The World of Wedgwood is about 25 minutes away. As well as this great location and stunning history, the DoubleTree offers a full-service spa, and Josiah’s Restaurant. Additionally, the hotel offers free WI-FI, complimentary car parking, a fitness gym, indoor swimming pool, and accessible features. The room rate for the seminar is £129.00 (About $180.00). Breakfast is included in the rate. Check-in time is 3:00 PM, and check-out is 11:00 AM.
Booking Code: https://hil.tn/bcfq9o
Hotel Cancellation: If you need to cancel your hotel room, it must be done 72 hours
prior to your scheduled arrival, or 1 night’s rooming fees will be charged to your card.
UK'S NEW ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION (ETA)
The United Kingdom (UK) Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a new requirement for citizens of countries who can visit England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland without a visa for short trips. This included citizens of the United States of America (USA). The ETA will benefit 4.5 million Americans who visit the UK for leisure, business, or study.
How to Apply for a UK ETA
American citizens can apply for a UK ETA through the official UK government website or the app. The UK ETA UK ETA application process is entirely online and paperless, so visiting consulates or visa offices is unnecessary. It only takes a few minutes to complete once all the necessary documents and information are ready. Application information below.
A QUICK REMINDER
To attend the 2026 Seminar, you must be a WIS member and your annual WIS dues must be current. If you already haven’t done so, you can join the WIS and /or pay your annual dues on our website.