Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the International Committee for Museology (Icofom) and the Arab Organisation of Museums (Icom Arab), concluded the Future of Museums and Museology Practices in a Changing World conference on Tuesday at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).
The three-day event brought together global experts, scholars, and practitioners to explore innovative and sustainable approaches to museology in response to the rapidly evolving global landscape.
The conference was inaugurated by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid al-Khater and QM CEO Mohammed Saad al-Rumaihi. There were multiple panel sessions, workshops, and cultural activities that addressed topics such as sustainability, inclusivity, intergenerational knowledge sharing, and the integration of new technologies in museums.
The conference featured speakers such as Abdulla Yousuf al-Mulla, director of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum; Alberto Garlandini, a renowned museologist and former president of Icom; Alissandra Cummins, director of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society; Dr Fatema Hassan al-Sulaiti, director of International Co-operation and Government Affairs, QM; and Prof Karen Brown, Icofom chair, among others.
Key panels included The Future of Museology in a Changing World, where global leaders discussed the evolving role of museums in light of rapid changes.
Speakers shared insights on sustainability, covering growth, limits, and tipping points across regions.
The discussion also highlighted museums effectively addressing climate change and other global challenges, offering practical solutions for the sector's future.
Other sessions examined the future of museums through good practice, highlighting successful initiatives across regions, and the future of museums through resilience and accessibility, addressing global challenges and aligning with the United Nations Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals.
