SEMC 2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
October 21-23, 2024

the Application period for 2024 Session proposals HAS Ended. All applicants will be notified of Outcome by late March. 

A great conference requires great sessions! Thank you for taking the time to submit a proposal. The Program Committee review/decision schedule is as follows: 

  • February 2, 2024: Session Proposals due 

  • February 2024: Program Committee reviews and evaluates session proposals.

  • March 7, 2024: Program Committee meets in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to select proposals for inclusion in the SEMC2024 program.

  • By late March, 2024: SEMC Program Administrator sends notification of Program Committee decisions to all session chairs.

About the 2024 Conference Theme

Purposefully developed by the local arrangements team in Baton Rouge over many planning meetings, the 2024 SEMC Conference theme, Museums Innovate-Inspire, focuses on innovation and inspiration. How should museums move forward in a rapidly changing world? Over the last four years, we have experienced substantial shifts in governance, economy, community, societal beliefs, and technology. Despite these challenges, how can we continue to inspire our visitors? Our donors? Our workforce? Let’s explore innovative ideas for change across our field, to ensure museums remain relevant and impactful now and in the future.  


Is it your first time to submit a proposal or need help with making your proposal shine?? Consider these TIPS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED!


View the list of FREQUENTLY REQUESTED TOPICS generated by attendees of the SEMC2023 Annual Meeting.

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    Have questions or need assistance developing a session proposal for SEMC2024? Please contact Heather Nowak, SEMC Program Administrator at hnowak@semcdirect.net



    Sesssion: Table Talk, SEMC2023. photo courtesy of Michael Lachowski


    Session: Production Assistance: Learning the Basics of producing multimedia Content, SEMC2023. Photo courtesy of Michael lachowski


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