On this page, you may find our most updated programme with details for the 12th General Assembly of IBA in Liverpool, United Kingdom, which will take place from 2-4 July and has been organised in partnership with Liverpool Biennial and Liverpool John Moores University’s School of Art and Design during the 13th Liverpool Biennial and the 200th anniversary of LJMU’s School of Art and Design.
If you have not yet RSVPed, please do so using this link. We request all attendees to confirm their attendance no later than June 20th.
Do note that the information shown here is subject to change. Please be sure to check back often for any updates, which will be indicated on the date below.
IBA 12th General Assembly
“No Home But In Memory”
Survival and Renewal in Biennial Making
Last Updated: June 2, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Liverpool
- 16:00-18:00 IBA 23rd Board Meeting (Board Members Only) @ Liverpool Biennial Office
- Recommended Arrival for IBA Members
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 – Liverpool
- 09:00 Registration
- 09:30-12:30 Welcome Words & Focus Groups @ Liverpool John Moores University*
- 12:30-13:30 Lunch (Provided by Liverpool Biennial and Liverpool John Moores University)
- 13:35 Tours of Liverpool Biennial / LJMU’s Exhibition Research Lab Show: ‘What The Mountain Has Seen’ / Free Time for Visits
- 17:00-18:00 IBA General Assembly Formalities @ Liverpool John Moores University (IBA Members Only)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Liverpool
- 09:30 Registration
- 10:00-12:30 IBA Public Programme @ Liverpool John Moores University*
- 12:30-13:30 Lunch (Provided by Liverpool Biennial and Liverpool John Moores University)
- 13:30-16:30 IBA Public Programme @ Liverpool John Moores University*
- 17:30-19:00 Reception & Networking @ Hope Street Hotel
Friday, July 4, 2025 – Liverpool & Manchester
- 09:00-11:00 Post-GA Board Meeting (Board Members Only) @ Liverpool Biennial Office
- 11:00-13:00 Departure to Manchester (Recommended)
- Manchester International Festival 2025 (More Information Below)
Saturday-Sunday, July 5-6, 2025 – Manchester
- Manchester International Festival 2025 International Weekend (More Information Below)
*Registration through IBA is requested for these events.
To make sure that you will be able to join us for any exclusive portions of our program, please be sure to RSVP so that we may ensure that you are included in the list of confirmed attendees and are accounted for.
Entering the United Kingdom
Attendees entering the United Kingdom may need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). For more information, please refer to the documentation provided on GOV.UK.
Visiting Liverpool
Liverpool Biennial would like to recommend the following, with thanks to their partners: Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre, Malmaison Liverpool, Pullman Liverpool and Radisson RED Liverpool.
Preferential rates are available for Liverpool Biennial visitors for stays during the festival, subject to availability. We advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
You may find more practical information for getting around Liverpool here.
Liverpool Biennial and Liverpool John Moores University
For more information about Liverpool Biennial 2025, please visit their website: www.biennial.com
To learn more about Liverpool John Moores University’s Exhibition Research Lab, you may visit their university page or reach them directly through their website: www.exhibition-research-lab.co.uk
Manchester International Festival 2025
Those visiting Liverpool to attend the 12th General Assembly are encouraged to make a visit to Manchester International Festival 2025 to attend their International Weekend.
Do note that to attend MIF 25, you will need to register through their booking form on their website.
You may view the programme for the International Weekend event here.
Information about MIF 25’s accommodation partner hotels may be found here.
Additional details for other hotel discounts may be viewed here.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@biennialassociation.org. We look forward to seeing you in Liverpool!
