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From “Shields Up” to “60 Ideas”: A Preview of the AAM Annual Meeting

From practical, rapid-fire innovation in 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Small Museums are Thriving to courageous leadership in Shields Up! Safety, Security, and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Programming, experience two of our most talked-about sessions from recent AAM Annual Meetings.

Plus, AAM staff will share an inside look at what’s ahead for the 2026 conference in Philadelphia, including new experiences, learning opportunities, and ways to connect. Whether you’re considering attending for the first time or looking to get re-energized for 2026, this is your chance to get a preview of the big ideas, lively conversations, and sparks of inspiration that keep people coming back year after year. 

2:00-3:20 pm ET: 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Small Museums are Thriving, followed by Q&A with presenters, Alli Schell, Kenny Libben, and Ann Bennett

3:30-4:45 pm ET: Shields Up! Safety, Security, and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Programming, followed by Q&A with presenters, Tony Pankuch, Regan Lopez-deVictoria, and Jonathan Hamilt.

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