Schedule

Check out past conference schedules.
See what you missed, remind yourself of sessions and events you attended or get ideas for what you want to see in 2011!  

Don’t forget, our 2011 Call for Participation is open now!  Don’t miss your chance to help us answer the question “How Do We Prove the Value of Museums?”

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Unless otherwise noted, events are included in the basic registration fee

Sunday, April 3

8am – 4pm Conference Registration, Hyatt Regency Buffalo
8am – 4pm Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-Registration required for all half and full-day workshops. Workshop fees are an additional $40 for members and $55 for nonmembers.                                                                
5pm – 7:30pm  Opening Reception and Museumwise Award of Merit Presentation                                          

Join us to honor this year’s Museumwise Award of Merit winners.  Awards will be presented at 6pm.  Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.
8pm – 10pm Museum Institute at Sagamore Alumni Dinner
Pre-registration is required. Payment made directly to restaurant                                                           

Alumni of the Museumwise Museum Institute at Sagamore and those interested in learning about this unique professional development opportunity are invited to an informal dinner.  Join us as we reminisce about our adventures in the Adirondacks and plan ahead for the 2011 Institute

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Monday, April 4
All events listed below will take place at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo unless otherwise noted

7:30am – 5:30pm Conference Registration, Hyatt Regency Buffalo
7:30am – 4:15pm Conference Sponsor Exhibit Area
Interested in sponsoring the 2011 Museums in Conversation Conference?  Don’t miss out on your chance to network at the largest gathering of museum professionals in New York State!       

Attendees will have the opportunity throughout the day to view tabletop displays and speak with exhibitor representatives.                                       
8am – 4pm Museumwise Silent Auction
Don’t miss out on your chance to win unique and interesting items donated by attendees and other supporters.  All proceeds benefit Museumwise and help us continue to provide a myriad of services to our constituents.         

Interested in donating to the 2011 Museumwise Silent Auction?
7:45am – 9:30am Keynote Breakfast and Museumwise and MANY Business Meetings 

Kicking off the 2011 Conference and our conversation on proving the value of museums will be our keynote speaker, IMLS Acting Director Marsha Semmel

Sponsored by the New York State Historical Association and The Farmers’ Museum  Don’t miss your opportunity to sponsor the 2011 Museums in Conversation Conference!
9:30am – 9:45am Break
Take this time to visit our sponsor exhibit booths and the Museumwise Silent Auction
9:45am – 11am Concurrent Sessions
11am – 11:15am Break
Visit our sponsors in the Exhibitor’s Hall
11:15am – 12:30pm Concurrent Sessions   
12:30pm – 2:30pm Luncheon                                                                          

MANY Drawing during Luncheon – Stake your claim on several prizes as we raise funds for advocacy!
2:30pm – 3:45pm Concurrent Sessions 
3:45pm – 4:15pm Break
Take this time to visit our sponsor exhibit booths and the Museumwise Silent Auction
4pm Museumwise Silent Auction Bidding ends                                                                          

Resume Review Center
What are the skills and experiences that potential employers are looking for? Bring your resume and review it with the leaders in the museum field at the Resume Review Center.  Sign up for your appointment at the Conference Registration Table.
4:15pm – 5:30pm Concurrent Sessions 
6pm – 8pm Networking Reception
       

Welcome first time attendees and catch up with old friends over drinks and light hors d’oeuvres. Join your colleagues from across the state for an evening of information networking.
8pm — 10pm Museumwise Friend-raiser Dinners
Pre-Registration is required, cost for dinner is $45

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Tuesday, April 5

7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast with the Funders Enjoy light breakfast and refreshments and learn about the funding opportunities available to New York State’s cultural organizations and make connections with the agencies that are eager to support your organization.   
8:45am – 10am Concurrent Sessions and Poster Sessions

Student Poster Sessions
Check out the latest research and developments being uncovered by the museum field’s emerging leaders.
Project Poster Sessions
Check out the research and projects of peer institutions and informally discuss specific issues or case studies that have broad applications.                                          
10:15am-11:45am Closing Keynote Address                          
12:00pm-4:00pm Optional Additional Afternoon Tours (TBA)

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