2023 ICOM UK Conference: Addressing legacies of colonialism

2023 ICOM UK Conference: addressing the legacies of colonialism nationally and internationally

In person, Monday 17 April – Tuesday 18 April 2023, Glasgow

Since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, there has been an increasing awareness of how racism shapes our societies around the world, and how that racism has its roots in colonialism.

Over one day of conference sessions, and a second day of local tours, museum professionals from across the UK and around the world will discuss how museums can meaningfully address the legacies of colonialism.

Sessions will explore big questions around reparations, climate justice, restitution, education, and what these topics mean to museums, and how can we meaningfully grapple with them.

The ICOM UK 2023 Conference is a collaboration between ICOM UK, NMDC and Glasgow Life, with support from National Museums Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and Barker Langham.

DRAFT Programme:

Monday 17 April 2023

09:30 - 10:00 Arrivals and refreshments

10:00 - 10:15 Introductions

10:15 - 11:00 Session 1

11:00 - 11:15 Break

11:15 - 12:00 Session 2

12:00 - 12:45 Session 3

12:45 - 13:45 Lunch (provided) & networking

13:45 - 14:30 Reflection Session

14:30 - 15:15 Session 5

15:15 - 15:30 Break

15:30 - 16:15 Session 5

16:15 - 16:30 Closing remarks and departure

Tuesday 18 April 2023

AM - Guided visits and tours to museums in Glasgow

Registration 

• ICOM UK members, NMDC members, Glasgow Life staff £70.00
• EARLY BIRD - Non-members £75.00 
• Non-members £95.00 (Sales start on 1 Mar 2023) 
• Students £40.00 (Sales end on 3 Apr 2023)
• Institutional tickets (4 x tickets) £250.00