Conference Directory
148 Conferences in 22 Countries
September 2026
Sep 22 - 24, 2026 · Washington, D.C. · Washington, United States
Reimagined as a national summit coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary. Brings national thought leaders together to expand the commemorative landscape and revitalize democratic citizenship...read more about National Preservation Conference 2026
Sep 22 - 26, 2026 · Bochum, Germany
by Verband Deutscher Präparatoren e.V. (VDP) / German Association of Preparators (VDP)
Verband Deutscher Präparatoren international annual conference for preparators in biology, medicine, and earth sciences.
Joint Utah Museums Association and Western Museums Association conference with theme ASPIRE, inviting museum professionals to imagine boldly and shape futures not yet written.
Sep 23 - 26, 2026 · Salt Lake City, United States
Regional US museum-association annual meeting covering the Western states, with an exhibitor presence.
Sep 26 - Oct 01, 2026 · Oregon Zoo · Portland, United States
Largest and most comprehensive event for zoo and aquarium professionals in North America
Sep 26 - 29, 2026 · United States
Nevada Museums Association annual conference providing learning opportunities and professional development for museum professionals across the state.
Sep 28 - 30, 2026 · Benton Convention Center · Winston-Salem, United States
Regional US museum-association annual meeting (75th anniversary) with a dedicated expo/exhibitor hall; theme "Forged in Culture - Focused on the Future."
Sep 28 - Oct 02, 2026 · Centro de Ciencias Explora · León, Mexico
53rd conference of ICOM's International Committee for Museums of Science and Technology; theme "Science and Technology Museums as Spaces of Hope."
October 2026
Oct 02 - 02, 2026 · University of Maine at Augusta · Augusta, United States
Theme: 'Revolutionary Resilience: 250 and Beyond'. Annual conference bringing together museum professionals from across Maine for professional development sessions, networking, and a dynamic...read more about Maine Archives & Museums Annual Conference
Oct 04 - 08, 2026 · Musée de la civilisation · Québec City, Canada
ICOM committee conference focused on museum exhibitions and exhibition-making, reaching designers who specify in-gallery digital and interpretive media.
Oct 06 - 09, 2026 · Portland, United States
North American Association for Environmental Education annual conference.
Oct 06 - 08, 2026 · Rutgers University · New Brunswick, United States
Regional US museum-association annual conference for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Oct 07 - 10, 2026 · To be confirmed · Alaska, United States
Exploring how museums and cultural centers tell the diverse stories of our communities, strengthen communities, and inspire change through collaboration, education, and creativity. Theme: 'Sharing...read more about Museums Alaska 2026 Conference
Oct 11 - 13, 2026 · Vilnius, Lithuania
Flagship conference of the Network of European Museum Organisations; theme "Human after all - Museums in the wake of AI," drawing delegates from 30+ countries.
Oct 13 - 16, 2026 · Canadian Museum of History · Ottawa, Canada
Global arts and culture leadership conference (formerly Communicating the Museum) with a digital transformation and AI track; theme "Building Trust, Bridging Worlds."
Oct 14 - 15, 2026 · Cardiff, United Kingdom
Association for Science Discovery Centres annual conference.
Oct 15 - 17, 2026 · The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel · Colorado Springs, United States
Regional conference bringing together museum professionals from the Mountain-Plains region. Features sessions on exhibit development, collections management, and professional networking opportunities.
Oct 15 - 17, 2026 · Minneapolis, United States
Advancing Indigenous People in STEM national conference.
Oct 18 - 23, 2026 · Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel · Oklahoma City, United States
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians' 58th annual conference hosted by the Oklahoma City Zoo, featuring veterinary presentations, research, and professional development.
Oct 18 - 20, 2026 · Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN · Norfolk, United States
The 2026 VLA Annual Conference gathers library professionals and advocates for dynamic discussions, innovative practices, and networking opportunities to advance library excellence in Virginia.