General Information
- Sessions will be scheduled for live presentation on October 29 and 30, 2024 via a virtual platform.
- Each session will be 1-hour.
- Sessions must include time for audience Q&A (recommend at least 10-minutes).
- Sessions are limited to (1) Moderator and (2) Panelists.
- Within those constraints, creativity is encouraged. Sessions might be pitched, for example, as discussions, debates, or dramatic presentations. Audience engagement is highly encouraged.
- The deadline to submit your proposals is July 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. P.S.T.
- You can submit more than (1) proposal, although it is likely only (1) will be accepted.
- If the session proposal is accepted ALL moderators and presenters will be required to complete a presenter agreement.
Tips on How to Prepare a Successful Proposal
- Preview the questions asked in the form with this PDF.
- Connect with potential panelists prior to submitting a proposal to ensure they are available and willing to participate.
- Read TrendsWatch: Navigating a Volatile Future to help identify how you might expand on this exploration of these issues.
- Assess your proposal against the following key questions:
- Does this proposal directly address or respond to the themes in this year’s TrendsWatch, exploring the topics more deeply, challenging the report’s conclusions, asking provocative questions, or providing concrete examples of museums and museum professionals tackling these issues?
- Does the proposal provide examples of how museums are responding or could respond to a given trend, and/or practical suggestions for actions museums can take?
- Does it provide concrete, actionable recommendations and takeaway lessons for what other museums might do in response to these challenges?
The Review Process
The Alliance's Content Advisory Committee will accept submissions in response to this call for proposals between May 15 and July 12, 2024 11:59 PM PST. A subset of the Content Advisory Committee, with expertise related to the themes in this year's report, will review submissions and select a total of 16 sessions to be featured in the virtual 2024 Future of Museums Summit.