2026 CAJM Conference Registration
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  •  Conference Overview

    In a city shaped by innovation and reinvention, we will gather to explore how museums can confront the challenges of our time—from rising antisemitism and social fragmentation to emerging opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and renewed public trust. Together, we will spark connections that honor our histories while helping to shape the future of our field.

    The Council of American Jewish Museums (CAJM) is aligning this year’s conference programming with the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO) to explore the shared challenges and opportunities facing our institutions today. The Zekelman Holocaust Center will serve as our primary host, grounding the convening in meaningful dialogue and shared learning.

    We are also thrilled to partner with additional leading museums and historic sites that reflect Detroit’s vibrant cultural landscape, including the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Fair Lane—the historic home of Clara and Henry Ford, and the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA).

     

  • Please complete a separate copy of this form for each conference attendee. 

    When filling out the information, please list title, address, and institution as used for business purposes.

    Questions? Contact communications@cajm.net

  • Conference Registration

    PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
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  • Conference Fees & CAJM Membership Rates

    Discounted full-conference registration rates are available to CAJM Members—including staff and board of current CAJM member organizations—whose dues have been paid since January 1, 2025 (valid through June 30, 2026), or who join/renew now using this form. If you have questions about your membership status, please contact: mhumphrey.cajm@gmail.com

  • Conference scholarship opportunities will be announced in March.

    Enter code MailCheck below if paying by check. Contact mhumphrey.cajm@gmail.com for mailing instructions.

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                          Conference Rates — Early Bird Pricing (Available Through April 13)
                          Full Conference (June 15-17) - CAJM member Product Image
                          Full Conference (June 15-17) - CAJM member This option is intended for CAJM members, including affiliates and individual members. If you have questions about whether you qualify, please reach out. This fee covers full registration, bus transportation between conference sites, and any meals included as part of the main conference program.
                          $325.00
                            
                          Full Conference (June 15-17) - All nonmembers (excluding AHO) Product Image
                          Full Conference (June 15-17) - All nonmembers (excluding AHO)If you are an AHO member, please see the unique add-on option below. This option is intended for individuals who work at a museum, library, archive, or arts organization and are not otherwise considered members of CAJM or AHO. This fee covers full registration, bus transportation between conference sites, and any meals included as part of the conference.
                          $375.00
                            
                          Single Day ONLY (June 15) - Zekelman Holocaust Center Product Image
                          Single Day ONLY (June 15) - Zekelman Holocaust CenterWe have a limited number of single-day seats available for this day. This option includes bus transportation to and from the downtown hotel to the Zekelman Holocaust Center, as well as a happy hour reception. The opening day of the CAJM Conference will be fully integrated into the AHO Annual Convening. Sessions will highlight the intersection of our work and create opportunities for partnership and networking across both associations.
                          $125.00
                            
                          Single Day ONLY (June 16) - Fairlane & The Wright Product Image
                          Single Day ONLY (June 16) - Fairlane & The WrightWe have a limited number of single-day seats available for this day. This option includes bus transportation to and from the downtown hotel to both daytime host sites. Our morning host site will be Fair Lane Estate, the historic home of Clara and Henry Ford, where we will engage with the complex legacy of its patriarch. In the afternoon, we will gather at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to continue conversations about bias and how to build authentic partnerships. Evening program also included.
                          $125.00
                            
                          Single Day ONLY (June 17) Morning at DIA Product Image
                          Single Day ONLY (June 17) Morning at DIAWe have a limited number of single-day tickets available for the morning sessions at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). This option includes bus transportation back to the hotel around 1 PM; afternoon departure and return travel are on your own.
                          $75.00
                            
                          AHO Member | CAJM Extension – Half Day (June 16, Afternoon) & Morning (June 17), DIA Product Image
                          AHO Member | CAJM Extension – Half Day (June 16, Afternoon) & Morning (June 17), DIAThis option offers a discounted rate for registered AHO attendees who wish to extend their stay to participate in the remainder of the CAJM Conference. The discounted rate covers the afternoon sessions on June 16 at The Wright Museum and the morning sessions on June 17 at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). The fee helps offset bus transportation and any meals provided during the extension.
                          $75.00
                            
                          Join/Renew with CAJM Now
                          Institutional Membership with a budget below $300,000 – membership fee Institutional Members are Jewish museums or Holocaust Museums in North America.
                          $250.00
                            
                          Institutional Membership with a budget $300,000–$750,00 – membership fee Institutional Members are Jewish museums or Holocaust Museums in North America.
                          $500.00
                            
                          Institutional Membership with a budget $750,000–$1.5M – membership fee Institutional Members are Jewish museums or Holocaust Museums in North America.
                          $750.00
                            
                          Institutional Membership with a budget $1.5M -$4.99MInstitutional Members are Jewish museums or Holocaust Museums in North America.
                          $1,000.00
                            
                          Institutional Membership with a budget $5M and aboveInstitutional Members are Jewish museums or Holocaust Museums in North America.
                          $1,250.00
                            
                          Affiliate Membership - Industry Members & VendorsAffiliate Members are other organizations presenting or preserving Jewish content.
                          $150.00
                            
                          Affiliate Membership - Individual Artists & CreatorsAffiliate Members are artists and creators presenting or preserving Jewish content.
                          $125.00
                            
                          Affiliate Membership - CAJM PartnersAffiliate Members are other organizations presenting or preserving Jewish content.
                          $100.00
                            
                          Individual MembershipIndividual Members work on projects relevant to the field, yet are not staff at member organizations.
                          $100.00
                            
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                        • Attendance, Transport, and Meals

                          To ensure accurate counts for catering and seating, please indicate which of the following sessions, meals, and transportation options you plan to attend. Due to the overlapping structure of the 2026 conference with AHO, meals and bus logistics are listed as separate checkboxes by day. Please carefully select from the available meal and transit options if you plan to participate.

                        • Dietary Requirements

                          The conference generally provides vegetarian or kosher-style foods, when food is offered. CAJM is always happy to arrange for certified kosher food with advanced requests. Please indicate below any dietary requirements we should know about (your choice will be applied to all food opportunities selected above).

                        • CAJM Agreement: Norms of Conduct

                          To help create an atmosphere of openness and respect, we ask that all come prepared to model and engage in civil discourse, and that conversations be: 
                          • conducted without partisan advocacy relating to domestic or international issues
                          • devoid of intentional biases
                          • free of ad hominem commentary
                          • respectful of divergent viewpoints
                          • use language that is sensitive to cultural differences

                          Health & Safety Statement: We are asking all attendees who are sick or feel unwell to please stay home or wear a face mask.

                          Accessibility: If you require assistance to help you navigate the Conference, please enter your accessibility needs below. 

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