The 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), held on 11-17 November, in Dubai, UAE, under the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” brought a series of major outcomes that will guide ICOM’s work in the coming years.
In a landmark moment for the global museum sector, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has announced the “Shared Island Stories Between Scotland and the Caribbean: Transnational Youth Exchange” project submitted by the Barbados Museum & Historical Society (BMHS) as the winner of the inaugural ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums.
The 27th ICOM General Conference, ICOM Dubai 2025, kicks off in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first time the event is hosted in the MEASA region. Gathering museum professionals from around the world, the conference explores “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities” through keynotes, panels, workshops, discussions, and mentoring sessions.
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Registration is now open for the ICOM General Conference 2025 in Dubai, themed “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.” The conference will gather global museum professionals on 11-17 November, offering networking events, workshops, and discussions on museum industry transformation.
