CLIMATE on CULTURE
2024 CONFERENCE

BACKGROUND

 

The Idaho Museum of International Diaspora’s (IMID) annual global conference is our signature educational and professional networking program held in various parts of the world. Our inaugural 2023 launch – Museums: The Future of Diaspora Engagement – was held in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, and our 2nd annual global conference – Climate on Culture – is confirmed for 2024 (September 18-21) in Galway, Ireland. Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for an enriching experience to #LearnDiscoverExplore through our speakers, partners, conference participants, and many more.

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The conference is a result of the IMID's global engagement work, reflecting the vision of the IMID’s Global Leadership Council (GLC) and years of concerted efforts by council members. The GLC serves as a catalyst to expand the reach and impact of the IMID’s mission and vision across the globe.

 

Mission. To influence positive community transformation by highlighting the lives of diaspora and cultural groups from around the world.

Vision. To inspire an international movement of museums and institutions dedicated to diaspora and cultures. 

 

The GLC leads the international efforts to build a global network of cross-sector leaders, educators and academics, policymakers, and practitioners to elevate the relevancy of diasporas and cultures in museums, educational and cultural institutions, corporations, and governments. This responsibility resulted in the launch of the IMID's signature global conference program in collaboration with IMID's Academics and Research Team. Stay tuned for registration information and details.

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ABOUT | 2024 Culture on Climate

 

Climate on Culture is the Idaho Museum of International Diaspora's 2nd annual 2024 global conference in Galway, Ireland.  The aim of this conference is two-fold: 

1. Bring together a network of a multidisciplinary group of stakeholders, partners, and key participants in an immersive and cultural experience to #LearnDiscoverExplore the impact of climate on culture in broad and specific diasporic contexts; and 

2. Create a platform for exchanging ideas and igniting conversations and collaboration beyond the conference scope.

 

While there are varying definitions and usage of the word “climate” in contextual settings and conversations, we define “climate” – particularly its impact on culture or vice versa – from two approaches: 

1. External and environmental conditions (e.g., weather) over a period; and

2. Prevailing attitudes, opinions, standards, cultures, etc. in the context of geographical (local, national, international), cultural, organizational, industry sector, academics, political, technological environments and more.

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