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Every year, more than 20,000 museum professionals turn to MuseumNext to discover what’s working, what’s next, and what’s possible. Your ideas could be what inspires them.

We’re looking for practitioners, innovators, and thinkers across the museum sector to speak at our upcoming virtual summits. Whether you’ve led a project you’re proud of, learned hard lessons worth sharing, or developed an approach others could use, there’s a place for you here.

Why speak at MuseumNext?

  • Reach a global audience
    Our virtual format brings together museum professionals from over 50 countries.
  • Build your profile
    Past speakers have used MuseumNext to establish themselves as voices in their field.
  • Share what actually works
    Our audiences value honest, practical talks over polished theory.
  • It’s more accessible than you think
    Presenting virtually means no travel, no hotels, and a format that works around your schedule.

You don’t need to be a “big name”

Some of our most-loved talks have come from people who almost didn’t submit a proposal. If you’re doing interesting work, that’s enough. We welcome first-time speakers, and our team will support you through the process.

Open calls 

We’re currently looking for speakers for the following virtual events:

Not sure if your idea is the right fit? Drop us a message before you submit — we’re happy to help.