Curious about the AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo but not sure what to expect? Join us for a special preview event featuring two of our most talked-about sessions from recent conferences.

From practical, rapid-fire innovation in 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Small Museums are Thriving to courageous leadership in Shields Up! Safety, Security, and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Programming, you’ll experience the mix of bold thinking and real-world tools that define the Annual Meeting.

Plus, AAM staff will share an inside look at what’s ahead for the 2026 conference in Philadelphia, including new experiences, learning opportunities, and ways to connect. Whether you’re considering attending for the first time or looking to get re-energized for 2026, this is your chance to get a preview of the big ideas, lively conversations, and sparks of inspiration that keep people coming back year after year.

Schedule:

2:00-3:20 pm ET: 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Small Museums are Thriving. Followed by Q&A with presenters:

• Alli Schell
• Sue Goganian
• Kenny Libben
• Ann Bennett

3:30-4:45 pm ET: Shields Up! Safety, Security, and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Programming. Followed by Q&A with presenters:

• Tony Pankuch
• Regan Lopez-deVictoria
• Jonathan Hamilt

It is free to register! 

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2. Confirm your contact details and proceed through the check out process. You will not be charged. 
3. After submitting your order, you will receive an order confirmation number – you are registered! 
4. You will receive both an order confirmation email from AAM and an invite containing the event details to add to your calendar. 

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The statements and opinions expressed by panelists, hosts, attendees, or other participants of this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of, nor are endorsed by, the American Alliance of Museums.