The Value of Learning

Join GEM Conference 2024 to connect and learn together with colleagues from across the UK on 11 – 13 September 2024.

Grow your skills and expand your network at GEM Conference 2024 – where advocacy meets impact, creativity ignites change and dynamism shapes the future.

Engage with thought-provoking keynotes, insightful member presentations and topical panel discussions. Amplify your expertise through hands-on workshops and inspiring site visits and gain a comprehensive understanding of current examples in museum learning, which you can embed in your practice. Join us for a dynamic, environmentally responsible conference. 

Secure your Early Bird ticket until 17 June 2024.

The Conference will be held in a hybrid form, with all keynotes, panel discussions and presentations on the main stage being available to join live online for those unable to travel to Bristol. A variety of ticket options are available, including online, in-person, one-day and ‘all staff’ institutional tickets. Please visit our booking page to learn more and reserve your space.

Conference Bookings Page

Keynotes, panel discussions and the full Conference programme will be announced shortly. Follow us on X and sign up to the eUpdates to stay updated.

What is GEM doing to make the conference environmentally responsible? 

GEM is committed to protecting and restoring the natural environment. Working closely with M Shed, we will work to minimise the environmental impact of the conference. Learn more about the M Shed’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint here. With your help we can reduce emissions and reduce waste. 

GEM will: 

• Work with Bristol Museums to ensure the catering and overall facilities at the conference are as environmentally sustainable as possible including offering water refilling and using no single use plastic. 
• Reduce the amount of paper used throughout the conference by encouraging exhibitors to reduce the amount of literature they hand out. 
• Offer digital programmes for delegates on the conference app. Paper copies will be available for those requiring them which can be recycled. 
• Provide reusable lanyards  
• Provide a hybrid offer that allows delegates with a choice to join digitally

Delegates and speakers are encouraged to: 

• Travel by public transport where possible. You can use the Trainline app and website to find out the carbon footprint of your journey, and how much you can save by using the train.  
• Bring your own water bottles and/or use water receptacles provided by MShed. 
• Reuse your GEM tote bag and any other items you are given by exhibitors. 
• Share your innovative ideas about sustainability at the conference.