Upcoming Events
IAASF Conference 2026: Protecting Cultural and Heritage Venues in Times of Economic Uncertainty – Redworth Hall Hotel, Co Durham, UK
8th – 9th September 2026
Ten years on, and the IAASF is continuing to flourish. We are delighted to announce that the IAASF Conference returns to the Redworth Hall Hotel on the 8th and 9th September 2026!
The IAASF Conference is returning to the 17th-century Jacobean Hall at the Redworth Hall Hotel in County Durham, which provides a beautiful and appropriate setting for our conference dedicated to the protection of art, heritage, and cultural venues.
Museums + Heritage Show 2026 – London, UK
13th – 14th May 2026
For more than 30 years, the Museums + Heritage Show has been bringing together the cultural sector, enabling knowledge sharing and vital networking across all disciplines.
The Show is two jam-packed days featuring more than 70 talks, 90 speakers, 150 exhibitors, masterclasses, demos, networking sessions, recruitment advice, digital clinics, chat and support, and all for FREE! You’ll come away brimming with ideas, inspiration and all the practical support you need.
American Alliance of Museums 2026 – Philadelphia, PA, USA
20th – 23rd May 2026
The American Alliance of Museums champions equitable and impactful museums by connecting people, fostering learning and community, and nurturing museum excellence.
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos. Since 1906, we have been championing museums through advocacy and providing museum professionals with the resources, knowledge, inspiration, and connections they need to move the field forward.
European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 – Nicosia, Cyprus
26th – 30th May 2026
The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 is taking place from 26 to 30 May in Nicosia, Cyprus, under the motto “Cultural Heritage as the Soul of the Mare Nostrum”. The Nicosia Summit will highlight the key role of cultural heritage for building much-needed bridges and synergies between Europe and the Middle East and the wider area of the Mediterranean.
Organised by Europa Nostra in cooperation with the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia, the Summit is under the patronage of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU and has the support of the European Union.
Association of Independent Museums Conference 2026: Museums Connecting Communities – Ushaw Historic House, and Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, Co Durham, UK
10th – 11th June 2026
What defines a truly successful museum? This perennial question lies at the heart of this year’s conference. Drawing on groundbreaking new research into the sector’s most effective business models, we will unpack the essential strategies and practical steps your institution needs to succeed.
This year promises a dynamic mix of inspiration, practical advice, and sector-wide collaboration. Two days of learning, networking, and sharing strategies that will act as a catalyst for change.
NEMO European Museum Conference 2026 – Vilnius, Lithuania
11th – 13th October 2026
The NEMO European Museum Conference will explore how AI, cybersecurity and digitalisation are reshaping cultural institutions, and how museums can foster trust, participation and resilience.
Registration opens in June 2026.
Museums Association Conference 2026: Museums Connecting Communities – Birmingham, UK
2nd – 4th November 2026
This year’s conference celebrates how the sector is finding inventive ways to work with communities through challenging times to create a positive future for all.
We explore how museums are helping to restore civic pride, create hope and encourage social change by forging deeper and more meaningful links with the communities that they serve.