The next edition of the MuseumNext Forecast Summit will be held virtually between 17-18 DECEMber 2025.
The museum landscape is evolving rapidly—are you ready for what’s next? The MuseumNext Forecast is a brand-new virtual event that dares to look ahead to 2026, bringing together leading voices to explore the trends, technologies, and challenges that will shape the future of museums.
From groundbreaking innovations to shifting audience expectations, from funding changes to major global influences—this event will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to position your institution for success in the year ahead.
Questions that the Summit may address include the following:
The Museums of the Future: Speculative insights on how museums will evolve in the coming years.
Emerging Technologies: How AI, AR/VR, blockchain, and other digital innovations will shape the museum experience.
Shifting Audience Expectations: How visitor behavior, demographics, and engagement strategies will transform by 2026.
The Future of Funding: Predictions on government support, philanthropy, and alternative revenue models.
Sustainability and Ethics: What’s next for museums in tackling climate change, decolonization, and social responsibility?
Global Trends & Disruptors: How geopolitical, economic, and cultural shifts will impact the sector.
New Models of Museum Engagement: What innovative strategies will redefine education, storytelling, and community participation?
The Future Museum Workforce: How museum jobs, leadership, and skills will evolve.
Visionary Case Studies & Forecasts: Lessons from institutions that are already embracing what’s next.
Call for papers: 15 September 2025
Price: 88 GBP (Individual Ticket Early Bird); 188 GBP (Organisation registration fee); 999 GBP (Season pass fee)