Conference 2026
The Adaptable Museum: Embracing Creative Stewardship for a
Sustainable Future
September 22 - 24, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta
Museums today are navigating a world defined by compounding
uncertainty and constant change. Economic instability, climate
disruption, social inequity, political issues, and evolving public
expectations continue to reshape the environment in which museums
and cultural centres operate. The Adaptable Museum Conference,
presented by the Alberta Museums Association (AMA), will examine
how adaptability functions as a guiding principle for the museum
sector. Conference theme developed in collaboration with the
Canadian Museums Association.
The Adaptable Museum Conference will be delivered through
dynamic formats including Think Tanks, Workshops, Conversations,
and Case Studies. Sessions will engage the following thematic
areas:
- Advocacy and Public Value
- Operations and Organizational Sustainability
- Adaptation and Resilience
- Inclusion and Transformation
Dates for the 2026 Conference
January 19 - Call for Proposals Released
February 23 - Call for Proposals Deadline
May 1 - Program Released and Registration Opens
June 17 - Early Bird Registration Deadline
September 22 - Pre-Conference Workshop
September 23 - 24 - Conference
We welcome delegates and speakers from across the country to
join us in Edmonton. We have decided to forgo a member rate and
offer a single low cost for all attendees:
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Early Bird All Inclusive* - Until June 17
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$395
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Regular All Inclusive*
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$450
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Student All Inclusive*
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$300
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Early Bird One Day - Until June 17
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$195
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Regular One Day
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$250
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Additional Tickets for the 55th Anniversary Gala
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$75
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Additional Tickets for other evening events
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$30
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* Includes evening events