Qatar Museums concludes Future of Museums conference

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the International Committee for Museology (ICOFOM) and the Arab Organization of Museums (ICOM A...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the International Committee for Museology (ICOFOM) and the Arab Organization of Museums (ICOM Arab), successfully concluded the Future of Museums and Museology Practices in a Changing World conference on 3 December 2024, at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).

The three-day event starting from December 1 to 3, 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 Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, and CEO of Qatar Museums Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi, along with other esteemed delegates. Their opening remarks emphasised Qatar Museums’ commitment to driving global conversations and advancing innovation within the cultural sector.

The event featured multiple panel sessions, workshops, and cultural activities that addressed pressing topics such as sustainability, inclusivity, intergenerational knowledge sharing, and the integration of new technologies in museums. The conference featured esteemed 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 & Historical Society; Dr. Fatema Hassan Al Sulaiti, Director of International Cooperation and Government Affairs, Qatar Museums; and Prof. Karen Brown, ICOFOM Chair, to name a few.

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.