Nice 2023: Rethinking the Role of Museums in Times of Change
Year(s): 2023
Description:
The 2023 edition gathered 25 international museum directors and experts from politics and the digital field in Nice, France, on 16–17 September 2023. The goal of MLH 2023 was to explore how museums can redefine their role in society and develop disruptive, forward-looking strategies in the face of ongoing economic, social, ecological and technological challenges.
Key aspects of the programme included:
Collaborative workshops and discussions focused on sustainable strategies for museum leadership, organisational resilience and future-readiness.
A unique informal format with conversations held throughout a historic house (in the kitchen, living room, and garden) — fostering authentic dialogue without phones, photos, or formal presentations.
Guest contributions by Rob Hopkins (author and co-founder of the Transition Network, UK) and John Falk (author and Director of the Institute of Learning Innovation, USA), who added global perspectives on creativity, innovation, and community relevance.
Cross-sector collaboration among museum leaders, digital strategists, and cultural policymakers from twelve countries and four continents.
The initiative was organised by Museum Booster, in cooperation with the Institute for Digital Culture (University of Leicester) and ICOM INTERCOM, with support from Swarovski Kristallwelten.
Output:
The Nice 2023 edition strengthened MLH’s international network and generated a written summary of strategies and recommended actions for museums, shared within the global museum community. Its outcomes include:
A framework for sustainable development and innovation in the museum sector.
Insights into leadership and digital transformation as tools for resilience and societal relevance.
A continuing global forum for museum directors and experts to co-create future-oriented strategies.
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