AIM Conference 2025

Date: 18 & 19 June 2025

Location: Portsmouth

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Great value ticket
prices for AIM members

Lots of opportunities
to network

Connect with suppliers

Museums in Motion: Building resilience for a changing world

SOLD OUT! Tickets for Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 June have all sold out. There are a few places remaining for the social events on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Christine Andrews on [email protected].

Host venue sponsor: Mary Rose Museum, in partnership with Portsmouth Historic Quarter and the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

Join hundreds of heritage professionals, volunteers and trustees to explore how independent museums are tackling the challenges of today’s world with creativity, energy and optimism. The packed and exciting programme is designed to inspire fresh ideas that you can apply to your own organisation. Conference also offers plenty of networking opportunities, a supplier expo, and social events for connecting with colleagues, familiar and new.

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Programme

The packed and exciting programme is designed to inspire fresh ideas that you can apply to your own organisation.

Speakers

Speakers are drawn from a wide variety of AIM members plus a selection from outside the sector.

Social events

The social events are always a conference highlight, providing brilliant networking opportunities in a unique setting.

Exhibitors

Take a look at the range of suppliers you’ll be able to meet at the conference Expo.

Information for delegates

All the information you need to help you get there and make the most of the event will be available soon.
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