2016-06-01

CfP: MuseumNext NYC

For the last seven years MuseumNext conferences have focused on the future of museums and how the sector is forging ahead, showcasing innovative ideas and delivering thought-provoking insight. The Museum Next team continues to do so with the next conference taking place in New York on November 14 15 2016 and is inviting proposals on the theme of transformation. Deadline is Friday 30 June 2016.

MuseumNext is a major conference on the future of museums, since 2009 it has acted as a platform for showcasing best practice today to shine a light on the museum of tomorrow. MuseumNext is a catalyst for innovation, transformation and collaboration in museums, galleries and heritage sites, with more than 800 individuals from 32 countries joining us in 2015. The next conference will take place at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in Manhattan in November 2016 and is specifically interested in opinions, case studies and discussions on the following subjects:

Transforming Lives How can museums have a positive social impact on the communities that they serve, changing lives, improving cities and acting as catalysts for change.
Transforming Practices How is best practice evolving to better meet the needs of a rapidly changing world, we are interested in examples of innovative practice from across the museum.
Transforming Places How are museums transforming their spaces to meet the needs of their audiences and how are they working with their audiences and external experts to achieve this.

If you feel that you have something to contribute on this theme, you are invited to make a proposal to speak at the conference in New York City. MuseumNext follows a fast paced format of twenty-minute presentations with the focus very much on practice rather than theory.

The proposal should include:

Name / organisation
Description of the activity (no more than 400 words)
Where it will take place (if known if not we can pass on venue info)
Capacity
Duration

Deadline for submissions: 30 June 2016. Your proposal should be emailed to proposals@museumnext.com.

One person from each presentation will receive free entry to MuseumNext. Speakers are responsible for their own travel expenses and shall receive no payment for participating in this event.

For more information please have a look at the conference website.