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Agenda

27th ICOM General Conference.

The theme of ICOM Dubai 2025 is ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities’.

In today’s world, a whirlwind of global events has reshaped our understanding of the world and our place in it, thrusting us into an era of constant transformation. In this ever-evolving landscape, we are all striving to adapt, innovate, and stay ahead. ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities’ encapsulates the dynamic ever-changing landscape that our communities and museums navigate through today, while three interconnected sub-themes will invite in depth discussions into the safeguarding of intangible heritage, youth power and the rise of new technologies.

The 27th ICOM General Conference highlights will feature, among others, the ICOM Code of Ethics session; ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums session and ceremony; ICOM Stephen E. Weil Memorial Lecture; ICOM, INTERPOL, UNIDROIT session and more.

As we prepare for ICOM Dubai 2025, let’s unite to define our collective path forward.