NEMO European Museum Conference 2024 ‘Can we talk? Museums facing polarisation’

NEMO – the Network of European Museum Organisations’ international museum conference in 2024 takes place from 10-12 November in Sibiu, Romania. Hurry up to get your ticket before 20 October to join important conversations and discussions on how museums can foster dialogue, promote understanding, unite communities and strengthen democracies.

The NEMO European Museum Conference will provide a platform for museum and cultural professionals to come together and explore the important role museums can play in today’s challenged democracies. As the world gets increasingly polarised, museums are in a unique position to act as safe spaces for dialogue, debate, and understanding.

Register by 20 October to secure your ticket and be part of exploring key themes and discussions concerning:
• Museums’ role in tackling polarisation: How can museums use their collections and programming to bridge societal divides?
• Navigating political pressures: What should museums do when they find themselves at the centre of political controversy?
• Empower underrepresented groups: How can cultural institutions ensure that historically underrepresented voices are heard and represented in polarising times?

What to expect
In addition to thought-provoking discussions and panels, the conference programme will offer a range of interactive and engaging activities, including:
• Participatory sessions designed to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among participants
• Hands-on workshops to equip professionals with practical tools to address polarisation in their own institutions
• Networking opportunities to connect with museum and cultural professionals from across Europe
• Cultural tours in Sibiu, offering a chance to explore the rich history and heritage of Romania

NEMO’s European Museum Conference 2024 is co-organised together with the National Network of Romanian Museums, the ASTRA Museum and thanks to co-funding by the European Union.