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Two days on how museums are digitising, managing and sharing collections in the age of AI
Digital technology is transforming the way museums handle, explain, and share their collections, as innovations like artificial intelligence challenge the traditional norms.
So, how can museums keep pace with the latest developments in digital collections management?
At the MuseumNext Digital Collections Summit 2026, discover the most recent digital platforms, smart strategies, and cutting-edge technology that will provide your institution with the insights needed for success.
Delve into topics such as digitization, collection management, online curation, digital storytelling, DAMS, and artificial intelligence, as we ponder the intriguing question: What does the future hold?
Europeana Foundation — what 150 million API calls reveal about digital collections The National Gallery — putting AI to work on provenance records you can’t afford to get wrong Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco — AI-powered search across three museums’ incompatible data The British Museum — integrating a 4.5m object catalogue into YouTube with no code and no budget Heritage Malta — building a “Memory Twin” of the UNESCO-listed Ġgantija temples Wikimedia UK — 11,000 UK heritage 3D models, and the risk of losing them.
A MuseumNext conference is designed to be inspiring, practical and easy to take part in. Everything happens online, so you can join from anywhere in the world without travel costs or time away from your museum.
Each event brings together museum professionals who are leading change in their fields. Presentations are short, focused and packed with ideas you can use straight away. You’ll hear honest stories about what worked, what didn’t, and what others would do differently next time.
All talks are streamed live, with opportunities to put your questions to speakers in real time. If you can’t join every session, or want to share the learning with colleagues, every presentation is recorded and available on-demand for a full year.
Above all, a MuseumNext conference aims to leave you energised, informed and connected — part of a global community of museum professionals who want to do things better.
Seventeen years ago, we started MuseumNext to shine a spotlight on the most groundbreaking and imaginative work happening in museums.
Today we’re able to reach a global community of museum thinkers (more than 20,000 last year) with engaging and accessible virtual events.
I’m dedicated to ensuring that everyone attending our events has a great experience and that the time you spend watching our events will be valuable to you.
And I’m excited to welcome you to the Digital Collections Summit in September. I know you’ll find it an inspiring few days.
Jim Richardson,
Founder, MuseumNext
Did you know that virtual conferences are far greener than in-person events? By drastically cutting travel-related carbon emissions and removing the need for venue resources, they significantly reduce both the overall carbon footprint and waste.
But our commitment to sustainability doesn’t end there. We’re continually working to minimise the environmental impact of our work and to use our network as a force for good.
