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Join us at Museums: Shaping the Future of Education, a 4-day conference that will explore areas such as new technologies or approach for learning, accessibility as well as partnerships and co-creations.

Some questions that will be discussed:

  • How can digital access expand learning opportunities and empower audiences?
  • What do you envision the future of museum experience to look like?
  • What are some examples of programmes that empower the underserved communities / audiences?
  • How can we bridge the gaps (between schools and museums, museums and audiences, etc.)?
  • What are some innovative ways to engage audiences?
  • How can museum spaces be used to promote life-long learning?
 
 
 

ICOM-CECA 2023 Annual Conference is organised by National Heritage Board, Singapore and supported by Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

This conference is open and free for all ICOM Members and Singapore Museum Roundtable Members only.

If you have been selected to present at the conference but you are not an ICOM member yet, please register as a member here.

The conference presentation will take place from 20 – 22 November 2023 and the Cultural Programme comprising learning journeys to various museums and sites and sharing sessions will take place from 23 – 24 November 2023.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

10.00am

Registration
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1

11.00am

Opening Address and Keynote Speeches
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

12.00pm

Lunch
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 and River Room, Level 2

1.30pm

Thematic Papers Session 1 – Inclusivity
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

Special Interest Group Workshop 1
Location: Discovery Room, B1

3.00pm

Tea
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 and River Room, Level 2

3.30pm

Thematic Papers Session 2 – Inclusivity
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

Special Interest Group Workshop 2
Location: Discovery Room, B1

5.00pm

End of Day 1 Programme

9.00am

Market of Ideas 1 – Future Classroom
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

Thematic Papers Session 3 – Future Classroom
Location: River Room, Level 2

10.30am

Tea
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 and River Room, Level 2

11.00am

Thematic Papers Session 4A – Partnerships
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

Thematic Papers Session 4B – Future Classroom
Location: River Room, Level 2

12.30pm

Lunch
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 and River Room, Level 2

2.00pm

Thematic Papers Session 5A – Partnerships
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

Thematic Papers Session 5B – Future Classroom
Location: River Room, Level 2

Special Interest Group Workshop 3
Location: Discovery Room, B1

3.30pm

Tea
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 and River Room, Level 2

4.00pm

Market of Ideas 2 – Inclusivity and Partnerships
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

Special Interest Group Workshop 4
Location: Discovery Room, B1 

5.30pm

End of Day 2 Programme

9.30am

Research 1A – Partnership and Future Classroom
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

Research 1B – Partnerships and Inclusivity
Location: River Room, Level 2

10.30am

Poster Presentation – Part 1
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 | Discovery Room, B1 | Demo Room, B1
This segment will be ongoing till 11.30am.

For more detailed information about the poster presentation, please see here.

11.00am

Tea
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 and River Room, Level 2

11.30am

Research 2A – Future Classroom
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1

Research 2B – Inclusivity
Location: River Room, Level 2

End of Poster Presentation – Part 1

12.30pm

Poster Presentation – Part 2
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 | Discovery Room, B1 | Demo Room, B1
This segment will be ongoing till 1.30pm.

For more detailed information about the poster presentation, please see here.

1.00pm

Lunch
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 and River Room, Level 2

1.30pm

End of Poster Presentation – Part 2 

2.30pm

Best Practice Award and Presentation
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium, B1 

3.30pm

Closing Tea Party
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 | Discovery Room, B1 | Demo Room, B1 | River Room, Level 2

5.00pm

Networking Sessions
Location: Ngee Ann Auditorium Foyer, B1 | Discovery Room, B1 | Demo Room, B1 | River Room, Level 2

9.30am

Special Interest Group Workshop 5
Location: Discovery Room, B1

Special Interest Group Workshop 6
Location: Demo Room, B1

Afternoon

Cultural Programme
For more details, please click here.

Morning

Cultural Programme
For more details, please click here.

12.00pm

End of Day 5 Programme and ICOM-CECA 2023

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Ms Claire Louise Eveling Bown
Founder, Thinking Museum
Claire Bown is a museum educator, trainer, facilitator, author and podcast host, originally from the UK and currently based in the Netherlands. With over 25 years of experience in the field of museum and heritage education, and a strong background in designing and facilitating guided experiences, Claire founded Thinking Museum in 2013. Her expertise lies in consulting, designing, and leading professional learning opportunities for museum educators, guides, docents, and volunteers, encompassing a wide range of facilitation and engagement techniques, including her own approach Visible Thinking in the Museum. Claire loves teaching people the secrets of facilitating engaging experiences with art, objects and visitors.

Please stay tuned for the keynote synopsis.

Dr. Aidan M Wong
Assistant Professor of Urban Studies (Education), College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University and Deputy Director, Wee Kim Wee Centre
Aidan Wong is Assistant Professor of Urban Studies (Education), College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University, where he is also Deputy Director, Wee Kim Wee Centre. Trained as an economic geographer, Aidan’s teaching interests include urban cultures, Singapore studies, and food cultures. He is also a strong supporter of SMU-X (a unique University-Industry collaborative project-based learning), and adopts this teaching pedagogy in his delivery of courses. Aidan’s research interests include urban waste management and environmental citizenship; urban heritage and active citizenship; and labour relations, particularly in the informal economy, the gig economy, and youth entrepreneurship.

Please stay tuned for the keynote synopsis.

CONFERENCE VENUE

ICOM-CECA Annual Conference 2023 is held at Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), Singapore.

Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555

For detailed information about the venue, please visit here.

GETTING TO ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

By Private Hire Cars / Taxis

Drivers (drop-off only) can reach the Asian Civilisations Museum via a road behind Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, via Parliament Place and Old Parliament Lane.

Public parking is available at the basement car park of the New Parliament House, at Six Battery Road and at One Fullerton across from the Fullerton Hotel.

By Bus

The Asian Civilisations Museum is a 2-minute walk from the Fullerton Square bus stop (03011), via bus services 10, 10e, 57, 70, 75, 100, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 196, 196e, 700, 850E, 868, 951E, and 971E.

By Train

The Asian Civilisations Museum is a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H).

WI-FI AT THE CONFERENCE

Free Wi-Fi is available at Asian Civilisations Museum. Search for ‘wireless@ACM’.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Singapore is hot and humid with an average temperature of 32 Degrees Celsius with thundery showers expected in the afternoons on some days. Do remember to pack your essentials to protect yourself from the rain and especially the sun.
  • The dress code for presentations is business casual. There is no need for a suit and tie. Work shirts and bottoms with covered shoes are generally acceptable and appropriate.
  • All our museums are air-conditioned, but a light jacket would suffice.
  • To support our sustainability goals, there will be no bottled water provided. Tap water in Singapore is portable. Do remember to bring a reusable water bottle for your use during your time in Singapore.
  • Singapore is widely connected via Wi-Fi and cashless payments are accepted at most establishments. Apple Pay and Google Pay via your smart phones and smart watches are also supported.

For overseas participants travelling to Singapore for the conference, please visit the following pages for more information on: