The 2026 Adaptable Museum Conference

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