The Zayed National Museum, representing the national heritage of the UAE, is set to host the Accessibility Conference 2026, themed “From Barriers to Belonging – Accessibility in Museum Practices”, from November 3 to 5, 2026.
This conference aims to foster action on accessibility within museums and cultural institutions, emphasizing the need for enduring and impactful changes over temporary fixes. Attendees will include a diverse group of experts and organizations from around the globe to engage in discussions about inclusive practices, personal experiences, and actionable strategies.
Dr. Peter Magee, the Director of Zayed National Museum, expressed that the event underscores the museum's dedication to ensuring heritage, creativity, and knowledge are accessible to all. He noted the museum's ambition to be a leader in inclusive cultural practices and pledged to collaborate with attendees to accommodate their specific accessibility needs throughout the conference.
In conjunction with the conference announcement, the museum is issuing a worldwide call for papers, seeking submissions that showcase real-world experiences, research, and innovative concepts surrounding accessibility in the culture sector.
Interested applicants are required to submit:
Several key topics will be addressed at the conference, including:
This event is a testament to the museum’s larger commitment to making cultural knowledge and heritage more widely accessible through research, partnerships, and community engagement.
The deadline for paper submissions is June 30, 2026, with notifications for selected participants to be sent by July 15, 2026.
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