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27th ICOM General Conference November 2025

27th ICOM General Conference November 2025 START DATE: November 11, 2025END DATE: November 17, 2025

27th ICOM General Conference 11-17 November 2025 - "Shaping the Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities"

Every three years, ICOM hosts its General Conference, a flagship event that brings together museum professionals from around the world to engage in dialogue on the most pressing issues facing the museum sector.

The selection of Dubai as the hosting city for 2025 marks a historic moment, positioning Dubai as the first city in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia to organise this prestigious international event since ICOM’s establishment in 1946.

The main theme chosen for the General Conference, ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,’ encapsulates the dynamic ever-changing landscape that communities and museums worldwide navigate through today, with three interconnected sub-themes that will invite in-depth discussions into the safeguarding of intangible heritage, youth power, and the rise of new technologies.

Embracing the rich cultural scene in Dubai and the UAE, the conference will also offer an array of social and cultural events for an enhanced experience for all attendees.

Join the ICOM-CC Programme at ICOM Dubai 2025

Be part of the Conservation Committee’s sessions at the 27th ICOM General Conference, held 12–14 November 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the main theme The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities, the ICOM-CC programme will explore innovation in conservation science, material heritage, and sustainable practice.

Join colleagues from around the world for:

Panel discussions and paper sessions showcasing advances in preventive and remedial conservation.
Workshops and masterclasses on emerging technologies and materials.
Networking events linking conservators, scientists, and museum professionals in dialogue.
Collaborative exchanges highlighting the role of conservation in cultural resilience and community engagement.

Please review our hybrid sessions on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th and join us in person at our International Committee Day with ICCROM Sharjah on Saturday. Sessions are available for registered participants only.
ICOM-CC invites members and non-members to take part in shaping the future of conservation. View the full programme and register via dubai2025.icom.museum

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