GEM Conference 2023
Ambitious for Learning: Inclusive, Quality Programmes for All
Join GEM Conference 2023 to connect and learn together with colleagues from across the UK on 13 – 15 September 2023.
This year’s Conference will focus on ambitious and quality museum programmes offering inclusive, engaging and reflective learning for all. Keynotes, members’ presentations and panel discussions complemented by workshops and site visits will provide you with a wealth of insights into the best practice examples of programming, delivery and evaluation in museum learning.
The Conference will be held in a hybrid format with all keynotes, panel discussions and presentations on the main stage being available to join live online for those who are unable to travel to Medway. There are a variety of ticket options available, including online, in-person, one day and ‘all staff’ institutional tickets. Please visit our booking page to learn more, and reserve your space.
Access to Conference Recordings
If you didn’t attend GEM Conference 2023 but would like to watch the keynotes and members’ presentations, you are welcome to purchase an All Staff or an Individual access to the videos. Get in touch with us if you are interested.
All Staff – £175
Individual – £50
Full Conference Programme
Keynotes
Gary Younge
Professor (University of Manchester), journalist, author and broadcaster
Migration & Windrush
Emmie Kell
Director of Museums and Cultural Property
Arts Council England
How Learning in Museums Can Be at the Heart of Arts Council’s Strategy “Let’s Create”
Sam Allen
Arts and Heritage Consultant, Founder and Director
Creative Arts Social Consulting Ltd
Being Ambitious About Anti-Racism
Paul Barnard
CEO
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Ambitious and Quality Learning Programmes at Chatham Historic Dockyard
Stuart McLeod
Director of England, London & South
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Heritage 2033: Investing in Inclusion, Access and Participation Over the Next 10 Years
Dr Bernadette Lynch
Writer, Lecturer, Researcher
Former Deputy Director at the Manchester Museum
“We Are Agents of Our Own Change”: Museums and Solidarity in Action
Paul Cowell
Head of Culture and Libraries
Medway Council
“Culture Makes the Place” – How Strategic Partnerships, Creativity and Community Engagement Can Contribute to Place Making
Michael Maddison
Chair of Trustees
The Heritage Education Trust / The Sandford Award
Inclusive, Quality Programmes For All – How the Sandford Award Can Help
Guidance on Trans-inclusive Practice for UK Museums, Galleries and Heritage Organisations
Richard Sandell,
Professor (University of Leicester), Director of Research Centre for Museums and Galleries
EJ Scott,
Founder of the Museum of Transology
Panel Discussion: Early Years – The Best Investment
