On October 2-3, 2023, the ICOM Europe International Conference “Bridging the gap between museums and communities: the role of communication and education” will be held in Lisbon (Portugal).

The conference is organized by ICOM Europe Regional Alliance in partnership with ICOM Portugal, ICOM Georgia, ICOM Croatia, University of Lusophone, UNESCO Portugal and the National Chariot Museum of Lisbon.

The conference, themed “Bridging the Gap between Museums and Communities: The Role of Communication and Education,” is a unique opportunity for our diverse global community of ICOM members, educators, museum professionals, and communication experts. Over two days, we will analyze empowering communities as co-creators of knowledge through engaging discussions on key themes:

• Memory and Community: Museums as cultural hubs to showcase heritage’s true value.
• Communication, Education, and Community: Strategies to amplify community voices.
• Heritage as Diversity: Objects’ multiple meanings for different communities.
• Inclusion of Underrepresented Communities: Giving voice to all.
• Addressing Challenges: Using communication and education to engage communities.
• Virtual vs. Real Engagement: Transforming virtual visitors into real museumgoers.

We are delighted to share that the conference program for the ICOM Europe International Conference 2023 is now available!

Conference website: https://icomeulisbon23.org/