About the 2023 Conference Theme

Purposefully developed by the local arrangements team in Louisville over many planning meetings, the 2023 SEMC Conference theme is Truth Builds Community. Louisville, along with many cities across our country, experienced much social unrest during the past several years, and the cultural community and institutions have taken an active role in creating programs and exhibits that shed light, lift up underserved and underrepresented peoples, and create space for community engagement for healing and open dialogue. We are excited to offer sessions that share, examine, and promote this work in cultural institutions and the diverse communities they represent, and join SEMC attendees for direct dialogue, networking, and professional growth and development next fall in Louisville!

2023 Annual Meeting Rates

Early bird registration will open in May 2023. For planning purposes, 2023 registration rates are as follows:

Early Bird (May-September 15, 2023) Must be an SEMC member to access: $350

Regular (September 1 - November 3, 2023) Must be an SEMC member to access: $400

Non-Member: $450 

Daily Rate: $250 (one day only, includes evening events)

On-site Registration (November 12-15): $475

Special registration rates/codes for Kentucky members and SEMC volunteers will be provided via SEMC staff.

Take a look at the *SEMC2023 Program

*5/2023: please note this document is a working program; final details are subject to change