Call: MuseumNext 2023 Digital Collections Summit

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION AND SPEAKERS

MuseumNext Digital Collections Summit
September 25-26, 2023
Online
https://www.museumnext.com/events/digital-collections-summit/

Speaker proposal deadline: June 30, 2023

Digital advancements are revolutionising the way museums organise, interpret, and disseminate their collections, with innovations such as artificial intelligence challenging established practices.

How can museums remain current with contemporary ideas in digital collections management?

The MuseumNext Digital Collections Summit showcases cutting-edge digital platforms, inventive approaches, and pioneering technology, equipping your institution with the insights required for success.

Delve into the captivating world of digitisation, collection management, online curation, digital storytelling, DAMS, and artificial intelligence as we investigate the enthralling question: What does the future hold?

We’re currently looking for speakers for the Digital Collections Summit. If you’re interested in sharing your work and experience, please take a look at the Call for Speakers:

In September, we’re hosting the MuseumNext Digital Collections Summit, focusing on the indispensable role of digital collections in museums. We’ll explore the future of digital collections, discussing topics like the latest tools and techniques, big data, artificial intelligence, accessibility, crowdsourcing, contemporary collecting, taking collections beyond museum walls, and personalisation.

A few subjects which you might wish to discuss?

  • What does artificial intelligence mean for museum collections?
  • What are the latest digital tools and techniques for managing collections?
  • How can big data help us to get more out of our collections?
  • What’s next for digitisation of collections?
  • How can we make our collections accessible to more people with digital?
  • What role does crowdsourcing play in building better digital collections?
  • How can we enable contemporary collecting with digital?
  • How are you rethinking your museums online collections?
  • How can digital take your collections beyond the museum’s walls?
  • How can we bring personalisation into our online collections?
  • What does digital art mean for museum collections?

Or you may have your own ideas.

We welcome presentations on digital collections from across the museum sector, but we’d encourage businesses looking to speak at the event to partner with a museum on a proposal.

PRESENTATION FORMAT

MuseumNext follows a fast-paced, twenty-minute presentation format, emphasising practice over theory.

All talks must be pre-recorded to ensure high-quality presentations and minimise technical difficulties. Speakers should be available for live Q&As if time zones permit (event runs 2pm – 7pm London time zone).

All presentations must be in English.

IMPORTANT: Download our speakers guide here to see examples of past presentations and tips for making your MuseumNext presentation a success.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit proposals using this form, including the title, presenter names, theme summary, relevant links, and expected learning outcomes.

Deadline: June 30th 2023

WHAT’S NEXT?

Our conference peer panel will review all proposals and curate the event program.

We will respond to all applicants by July 14th, 2023.

Pre-recorded talks will be required by 8th September to allow for captioning, use in marketing and tech checks.


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