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The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the global organisation for museums and museum professionals committed to the preservation, promotion, and development of cultural heritage. Since its establishment in 1946, ICOM has played a key role in defining professional and ethical standards for the museum sector worldwide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ICOM News desk<\/b><\/p>\n

Visit the ICOM\u2019s newsroom for press releases, multimedia content and other resources for journalists and media professionals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

ICOM News desk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Events and Conferences<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 28th ICOM General Conference – ICOM Rotterdam 2028: <\/strong>\u201cBuilding Bridges. Connecting Worlds, Cultures, and Generations.\u201d<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The theme of the 27th ICOM General Conference – ICOM Dubai 2025<\/a> was \u2018The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s 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. \u2018The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities\u2019<\/em> encapsulated 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.<\/p>\n

The 27th ICOM General Conference highlights featured, 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.<\/p>\n

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