Key Themes

Museums constantly evolve to stay relevant in the digital age. As a result, museums are increasingly expanding into the digital space to become a more democratic and inclusive field of action.

The new definition of a museum, adopted in 2022, states that museums research, collect, conserve, interpret, and exhibit tangible and intangible heritage.

But how do we deal with intangible, ephemeral, and born-digital materials? The new definition also highlights that museums should be accessible and work with the participation of communities. How can we enable this within the digital?

The three-day conferences will offer lectures, panel discussions, and workshops based on specific case studies and/or specific relevant questions in digital management, collection, preservation, education, and marketing. These workshops continue to delve deeper into the topics raised by the presentations with the idea of sharing real experiences and practices.  The workshops will be integrated into the conference and don’t require registration in advance.

Important Dates

  • 26 January: Launch of the call for papers

  • 8 April: Deadline for submissions for the call for papers

  • Early May: Notification of acceptance for abstracts and sessions

  • May: Registration opens

  • June: Announcement of the program

  • 1 September: Museum visits in Vienna

  • 2-4 September: Conference

  • 5 September: Excursion to Ars Electronica Linz

Keynotes

General Keynote

Sarah R. Davies is Professor of Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, University of Vienna, where her current research explores the intersections between digital and epistemic practices and forms of life.

Her work includes the books Science Communication: Culture, Identity, and Citizenship (2016), Exploring Science Communication (2020), and Science Societies: Resources for Life in a Technoscientific World (2024).

» Speaker: Sarah Davies

Session1

Collections and Archives in the Digital Space

This session will focus on deciding the right strategy for dealing with digital collections and content and adapting to the requirements of this specific subject and material.

We will discuss how to manage the creation of digital collections and preserve digital culture for the long term.
We will also discuss the importance of developing internationally coordinated collection strategies and establishing and sharing technical infrastructure.
Finally, we will explore how to fulfill a public mission within commercial, licensing, and ethical constraints and how to educate about intangible heritage.

» Speaker: Dragan Espenschied

Session2

Accessibility and Inclusion of the Digital in Museums

In this session, we will explore how science museums use digital media to build more inclusive and accessible experiences and workplaces.

We will discuss the importance of creating a safe and democratic space in museums for everyone through digital media and online tools.
We will also talk about leadership and ethical principles, open communication with the public, and the education of museum professionals.
Additionally, we will consider including gender or ethnicity as an intersection and how to shift perspectives by collecting user-generated content.

» Speaker: Ceren Güneröz

Speakers

Sarah Davies

General Keynote Speaker

Sarah Davies

Sarah R. Davies is Professor of Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, University of Vienna, where her current research explores the intersections between digital and epistemic practices and forms of life.

Her work includes the books Science Communication: Culture, Identity, and Citizenship (2016), Exploring Science Communication (2020), and Science Societies: Resources for Life in a Technoscientific World (2024).

Dragan Espenschied

Session 1 Speaker

Dragan Espenschied

Dragan Espenschied is Preservation Director at Rhizome, stewarding ArtBase, a collection of more than 2200 digital and net art works.

With a background in net activism, net art, and electronic music, Espenschied’s activities as a conservator are mostly focused on infrastructure and field-wide action concerning web archiving, emulation, and linked open data rather than singular artworks.

Ceren Güneröz

Session 2 Speaker

Ceren Güneröz

Graduated from Başkent University’s Tourism Guidance Program in 2001, she later earned a Master of the Arts from Ankara University’s Museum Education program in 2010, focusing her thesis on children’s museums and science centers.

She augmented her education with internships at children’s museums in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Miami. She pursued a Doctorate in Fine Arts Education at Ankara University, completing a thesis on “Archaeology Museums and Cultural Diversity” in 2015. As an exchange student, she studied museology at Goldsmiths College, London in 2012.

Currently, she is the director of Ankara University’s Toy Museum and Children’s Culture Research and Application Center, continuing her research in museum education, new museology approaches, and cultural diversity.

Showcase

We’re offering an opportunity for museums and projects to promote themselves to participants worldwide.

Our infrastructure includes a table, roll-up space, and advertising leaflets. To apply, please send us the following information to CIMUSET2024Vienna@tmw.at:

  • The name of your organisation and contact person.
  • Information about your project and organisation.
  • Relevant information about the materials you plan to submit (including required photos).

Please note that any costs associated with shipping and import taxes will be the exhibitor’s responsibility.

Key Themes

Museums constantly evolve to stay relevant in the digital age. As a result, museums are increasingly expanding into the digital space to become a more democratic and inclusive field of action.

The new definition of a museum, adopted in 2022, states that museums research, collect, conserve, interpret, and exhibit tangible and intangible heritage.

But how do we deal with intangible, ephemeral, and born-digital materials? The new definition also highlights that museums should be accessible and work with the participation of communities. How can we enable this within the digital?

The three-day conferences will offer lectures, panel discussions, and workshops based on specific case studies and/or specific relevant questions in digital management, collection, preservation, education, and marketing. These workshops continue to delve deeper into the topics raised by the presentations with the idea of sharing real experiences and practices.  The workshops will be integrated into the conference and don’t require registration in advance.

Important Dates

  • 26 January: Launch of the call for papers

  • 8 April: Deadline for submissions for the call for papers

  • Early May: Notification of acceptance for abstracts and sessions

  • May: Registration opens

  • June: Announcement of the program

  • 1 September: Museum visits in Vienna

  • 2-4 September: Conference

  • 5 September: Excursion to Ars Electronica Linz

Keynotes

General Keynote

Sarah R. Davies is Professor of Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, University of Vienna, where her current research explores the intersections between digital and epistemic practices and forms of life.

Her work includes the books Science Communication: Culture, Identity, and Citizenship (2016), Exploring Science Communication (2020), and Science Societies: Resources for Life in a Technoscientific World (2024).

» Speaker: Sarah Davies

Session1

Collections and Archives in the Digital Space

This session will focus on deciding the right strategy for dealing with digital collections and content and adapting to the requirements of this specific subject and material.

We will discuss how to manage the creation of digital collections and preserve digital culture for the long term.
We will also discuss the importance of developing internationally coordinated collection strategies and establishing and sharing technical infrastructure.
Finally, we will explore how to fulfill a public mission within commercial, licensing, and ethical constraints and how to educate about intangible heritage.

» Speaker: Dragan Espenschied

Session2

Accessibility and Inclusion of the Digital in Museums

In this session, we will explore how science museums use digital media to build more inclusive and accessible experiences and workplaces.

We will discuss the importance of creating a safe and democratic space in museums for everyone through digital media and online tools.
We will also talk about leadership and ethical principles, open communication with the public, and the education of museum professionals.
Additionally, we will consider including gender or ethnicity as an intersection and how to shift perspectives by collecting user-generated content.

» Speaker: Ceren Güneröz

Speakers

Sarah Davies

General Keynote Speaker

Sarah Davies

Sarah R. Davies is Professor of Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, University of Vienna, where her current research explores the intersections between digital and epistemic practices and forms of life.

Her work includes the books Science Communication: Culture, Identity, and Citizenship (2016), Exploring Science Communication (2020), and Science Societies: Resources for Life in a Technoscientific World (2024).

Dragan Espenschied

Session 1 Speaker

Dragan Espenschied

Dragan Espenschied is Preservation Director at Rhizome, stewarding ArtBase, a collection of more than 2200 digital and net art works.

With a background in net activism, net art, and electronic music, Espenschied’s activities as a conservator are mostly focused on infrastructure and field-wide action concerning web archiving, emulation, and linked open data rather than singular artworks.

Ceren Güneröz

Session 2 Speaker

Ceren Güneröz

Graduated from Başkent University’s Tourism Guidance Program in 2001, she later earned a Master of the Arts from Ankara University’s Museum Education program in 2010, focusing her thesis on children’s museums and science centers.

She augmented her education with internships at children’s museums in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Miami. She pursued a Doctorate in Fine Arts Education at Ankara University, completing a thesis on “Archaeology Museums and Cultural Diversity” in 2015. As an exchange student, she studied museology at Goldsmiths College, London in 2012.

Currently, she is the director of Ankara University’s Toy Museum and Children’s Culture Research and Application Center, continuing her research in museum education, new museology approaches, and cultural diversity.

Showcase

We’re offering an opportunity for museums and projects to promote themselves to participants worldwide.

Our infrastructure includes a table, roll-up space, and advertising leaflets. To apply, please send us the following information to CIMUSET2024Vienna@tmw.at:

  • The name of your organisation and contact person.
  • Information about your project and organisation.
  • Relevant information about the materials you plan to submit (including required photos).

Please note that any costs associated with shipping and import taxes will be the exhibitor’s responsibility.