Dubai: The Organising Committee of ICOM Dubai 2025 announced the opening of registration for the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), hosted by Dubai for the first time in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. Scheduled from 11 to 17 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the conference will offer a global platform for innovative discussions on reshaping museums’ roles in rapidly evolving communities.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, participants can register via the official conference website, choosing between in-person or virtual attendance. Under the theme ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,’ ICOM Dubai 2025 expects to welcome approximately 4,500 international museum professionals and cultural experts to foster dynamic exchanges and create sustainable strategies for the sector, emphasising regional and global collaboration to advance innovation.