November 11–17, 2025 | Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE

Every three years, ICOM hosts its General Conference, a flagship event that brings together museum professionals from around the world to engage in dialogue on the most pressing issues facing the museum sector.

The selection of Dubai as the hosting city for 2025 marks a historic moment, positioning Dubai as the first city in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia to organise this prestigious international event since ICOM’s establishment in 1946.

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