IMA Annual Conference

About the conference

We hold our main annual conference, the most significant event for the Irish museum community, in a different location across Ireland each February/March. 

A themed conference taking place over two days, it both informs and is informed by the overall programme of the IMA, reflecting on issues of interest to the Irish museums community and the wider cultural sectors. 

It presents an opportunity for museum professionals, academics, and practitioners from the wider cultural landscape to network, share knowledge and expertise, and influence the development of the sector.

Click here to be directed to the IMA Conference page for 2020, taking place in Athlone on the 21 and 22 February. 

• IMA Conference Advisory group

  The IMA annual conference is supported by an advisory group of museum and higher education professionals. For 2020, these are Gina O'Kelly, Irish Museums Association; William Blair, NMNI; Lar Joye, Dublin Port Authority; Ian Brunswick, Science Gallery; Riann Coulter, F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio; Carmel Duffy, Athlone Arts and Tourism and Brian Crowley, Kilmainham Gaol Museum.