The Conversation Begins: Meet the First Speakers of ICOM Dubai 2025

Experts from across the globe are coming to the ICOM General Conference to exchange ideas, share experiences, and address key trends and challenges in the museum sector.

The first line-up of speakers for ICOM Dubai 2025 has just been announced on the conference website. Featuring keynote speakers, presenters and panellists, you can now discover some of the many voices who will help shape the conversation at the world's largest museum conference.

The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities

The speakers of the upcoming ICOM General Conference in Dubai represent a truly global mix of voices, from directors of leading museums and cultural institutions to architects, artists, curators, historians, educators and young professionals. Hailing from every region of the world, they include innovators in digital heritage, sustainability experts, cultural policy advisors and creative practitioners connected to the conference theme 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities' and its three sub-themes: 'Intangible Heritage,' 'Youth Power' and 'New Technologies.'

Among the very first confirmed speakers are Adib Dada, award-winning regenerative advisor and architect pioneering urban rewilding, Dr Christian Greco, renowned Egyptologist and Director of Museo Egizio in Turin, Dr Debra A. Reid, sustainability advocate and Curator at The Henry Ford, Mopa Khazindar, former Director General of Paris' Institut du monde arabe and cultural advisor to Saudi Arabia, and Marjan Faraidooni, Chief of Education & Culture at Expo City Dubai, leading Terra, the centre for resilience and biodiversity. Together, these voices capture the global vision and expertise that will define ICOM Dubai 2025.

This diverse line-up reflects the breadth of perspectives that will define the ICOM General Conference in Dubai, offering participants the opportunity to learn from and engage with some of the most inspiring leaders and emerging talents in the field. In the coming weeks, more speakers and programme highlights will be revealed as we count down to Dubai 2025.

The speaker list will continue to grow, with regular updates available on the conference website and through ICOM's social media channels.

Last chance for early-bird registration

Do not miss the opportunity to join thousands of museum professionals, experts and cultural leaders at ICOM Dubai 2025. Early-bird registration closes on 14 September, so secure your reduced-rate tickets today and take part in shaping the future of museums.

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