Emotional Museums

Prof. Conxa Rodà, former head of strategy and digital innovation at the @museunacional of Art in Catalonia, and professor at the @uocuniversitat of Catalonia, will give us valuable guidelines on how to ensure the longevity of digital initiatives in museums, address key challenges in digital sustainability, and mitigate the environmental impact of digital strategies through green measures in the cultural sector.

Elisa Bruttini professor at the Siena University (Italy), and scientific director of the Musei Senesi Foundation, explains the role of emotions in designing museums: how emotions are a pre-condition for learning and how they facilitate emotional experiences and even aim to foster empathy in visitors

Prof. Erik Stengler, Ph.D. in Astrophysics and Assistant Professor in Science Museum Studies at the @sunyoneonta (State University of New York at Oneonta in Cooperstown) will chat about the evolution of the museographic language, its role in crafting meaningful visitor experiences, and the challenges museums encounter in making this language universally accessible to a diverse, global audience.

Do you want to dive into the adaptive reuse of buildings in museums? Francesca Lanz, assistant professor of Interior Architecture at Northumbria University, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, will chat with us about the transformation of existing spaces into museums, balancing preserving the building's character with modern museum requirements, and exploring the fascinating concept of 'mind museums'.

Dr. Martín López Nores, a Telecommunications Engineer from the University of Vigo and a maestro in the realm of cutting-edge tech, will discuss how digitalization and innovation have transformed the preservation and accessibility of our precious cultural heritage.We'll also explore the challenges and ethical considerations that come along with this digital journey. And, don't miss it, we'll even chat about how AI systems like ChatGPT can play a role in this exciting field!

Ready to unlock the secrets behind museum participation? Dr. Emilie Sitzia, Special Chair at the @uva_amsterdam and an Associate Professor of Cultural Education at the @maastricht_sbe, delves into the fascinating capacity of museums to immerse visitors into the exhibition experience, enhancing their learning and creating a deep connection to museum collections.

Tine Geunis, Head of the Education & Culture department at The Royal Museum for Central Africa in Belgium @africamuseumbe, discuss co-creation during educational activities and with participants: learners taking control of their learning.

Laura Jiménez, Art Historian and Curator at The Garment Museum and Research Center of Ethnology Heritage in Madrid, Spain, enlightens us on the museum's purpose in preserving and showcasing cultural heritage through the lens of garments and textiles. Laura also shares the intriguing criteria and meticulous process behind accessioning objects at this museum.

Hicham Khalidi, contemporary art curator and Director of the Van Eyck Multiform Institute for Fine Art, Design, and Reflection in Maastricht, Netherlands, talks about how to implement actions committed to sustainability and ecology in the @janvaneyckacademie, an institution that has an official climate commitment.

Dianna Djokey, Learning Program Manager at the visual arts organization Aspex Portsmouth (UK), will chat about the importance of co-curation with communities in the cultural heritage sector.