"Museums and Trust": 14th CoMuseum International Conference

Join us at the 14th CoMuseum International Conference where we will be exploring the theme of Museums and Trust. We will delve deeper into how museums and cultural organizations, as trustworthy institutions, can contribute to enhancing people’s lives by addressing the challenges of fair treatment. As tradition holds, we will be joined by outstanding museum professionals, academics, museum and exhibition managers, members of civil society, representatives of cultural organisations and independent artistic groups from around the world!

Don't miss this opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and gain valuable insights into the role of museums in building trust within communities.

Register now to secure your spot!

The 14th CoMuseum International Conference will take place on the following dates and times:

Athens:

• December 4, 2024: Conference, Amphiteater, Benaki Museum/Pireos 138 in Athens, from 12:00 – 18:30 (EET - Greece time zone)
  Find the Conference program in English here
  Find the Conference program in Greek
• December 5, 2024: Workshops/masterclasses, Amphiteater stage, Ecucational Programmes Room, Foyer, Benaki Museum/Pireos 138 in Athens, from 10:00 – 14:00 (EET - Greece time zone)
  Find here the Masterclass program in English here
  Find here the Masterclass program in Greek here
  Thessaloniki:
• December 6, 2024: Conference, Emilios Riadis Hall, Thessaloniki Concert Hall, from 13:00 – 16:30 (EET - Greece time zone)
  Find here the Conference program in English here
  Find here the Conference program in Greek here

Useful Information

• The Conference is an admission free event with RSVP. Separate PRE-registration for plenary and masterclasses is required.
• Your online pre-registration is required for both virtual and in-person attendance. For in-person attendance, and as demand is high the event operates on a first come first served basis, so please arrive early to ensure your seat at the Conference and Masterclasses.
• The working languages ​​of the Conference will be Greek, English and Greek Sign Language with simultaneous interpretation.
• Certificates of attendance will be provided only for on-site participants.

This is a public event and it will be recorded. Photos, videos and livestreaming sessions will be available online.

You can find more information about this year’s speakers and Schedule on our website.

The CoMuseum is organised annually by the Benaki Museum, the U.S. Embassy in Greece and the British Council.

This year's Conference is organised in collaboration with the British Embassy Athens, Norwegian Embassy in Athens, and the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Municipality of Athens, the Municipality of Thessaloniki and ICOM Greece. The CoMuseum is supported by the Benaki Museum Strategic Partner Dei, the Benaki Museum Official Hospitality Sponsor Coco-Mat Hotels and the Benaki Museum Official Air Carrier Sponsor AEGEAN. The CoMuseum is also the flagship programme of the British Council’s Museums Revisited programme in Europe.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Benaki Museum, 138 Pireos, Athina, Greece