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MuseumNext is a global conference series on the future of museums. Each conference brings together presentations from around the globe, with our speaker sharing their perspective on innovative museum projects and the latest thinking in museum practice.
We’re currently looking for speakers for the MuseumNext virtual conference series that will run from January – June 2022.
MuseumNext : Museums, Health & Wellbeing Summit
31 January — 2 February 2022
Studies show that museums combat stress, reduce social isolation, increase self-esteem and could even lead to longer lives. So, as we look beyond the Covid crisis is now the time for museums to focus on health and wellbeing?
That’s one of the questions we’ll be looking at during the Museums, Health and Wellbeing Summit in January 2022. Do you have case studies, strategies or new ideas that you would like to share?
MuseumNext : Museums, Play & Gaming Summit
28 February — 3 March 2022
Museums are increasingly turning to play and games to engage audiences. How can games enhance the visitor experience? How can museums use gaming to their advantage? How can play enhance learning activities?
These are some of the questions that we’ll be looking at during the Museums, Games & Play Summit in February 2022. Do you have case studies, strategies or new ideas that you would like to share?
MuseumNext: Green Museums Summit
28 — 30 March 2022
The health of our planet is one of the defining issues of the age, and cultural institutions have their own part to play. How can museums champion sustainable choices and educate the public about environmental impact? How can we make our museums more sustainable and embrace practices that reduce waste and move us towards net zero?
These are some of the questions that we’ll be looking at during the Green Museums Summit in March 2022. Do you have case studies, strategies or new ideas that you would like to share?
MuseumNext: Growing Audiences Summit
25 — 27 April 2022
Museum visitation has been hit hard by the Covid Pandemic, so what are the strategies museums can use to rebuild their audiences? How can museums position themselves for success in summer 2022? And how can museums grow their audiences beyond those who traditionally visited pre-pandemic?
These are some of the questions that we’ll be looking at during the Growing Audiences Summit in April 2022. Do you have case studies, strategies or new ideas that you would like to share?
MuseumNext: Digital Summit
30 May — 1 June 2022
The pandemic transformed the way in which museums used digital technology, so as the world reopens what’s next for digital in museums. We’re looking for inspiring case studies, actionable strategies and new ideas that can help our community to find digital success.
Do you have something to share at the MuseumNext Digital Summit?
MuseumNext: Creative Museums Summit
27 — 30 June 2022
Museums are often seen as places that put creativity on display, whether that is art, design, music, writing or science. But museums are also engines of creativity, offering audiences opportunities to make, learn and collaborate. How are museums building creativity into their organisations, and how they’re providing new opportunities to make, learn and collaborate?
These are some of the questions that we’ll be looking at during the Creative Museum Summit in April 2022. Do you have case studies, strategies or new ideas that you would like to share?