Events - AGENCY

Events & conferences.

Transformative Experiences Designed for Change

In a world where conversations shape the future, the right conference isn’t just an event—it’s an experience that drives action. Agency specializes in curating high-impact, thought-provoking conferences designed to spark dialogue, challenge norms, and inspire lasting change.

Half-Day and Full-Day Pop-ups and Events

These immersive, thought-provoking events continue to push the boundaries, providing cultural leaders with platforms to exchange ideas and challenge conventions- driving meaningful change in the museum field and in cultural communities.

Our pop-ups offer intensive, focused environments where the future of exhibitions is discussed, experienced, and inspired. Full-day events feature panels, workshops, and formal presentations, complemented by behind-the-scenes tours. Half-day events are dynamic learning experiences centered around shared experiences, concluding with dinner or happy hour for further reflection and idea integration.

Multi-day Conferences

Our multi-day conferences provide an unparalleled opportunity for cultural leaders, museum professionals, and creative disruptors to engage in deep, sustained dialogue on the most pressing issues in the field. These gatherings are designed to foster collaboration, challenge conventional narratives, and develop actionable strategies that shape the future of museums and cultural institutions.

Immersive, Transformative Experiences:

Each conference is carefully curated to offer a blend of keynote presentations, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and site visits. Participants engage in thought-provoking conversations, explore case studies, and contribute to forward-thinking solutions that drive institutional change.

Global Thought Leadership & Collaboration:

Bringing together international experts, our conferences create a truly global forum for cultural exchange. Attendees engage with leading voices in museum innovation, decolonization, and digital transformation, expanding their networks and perspectives in ways that extend beyond the event itself.

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Upcoming Events

The second edition of Públicos en Desarrollo will take place from September 25 to 27, 2025, co-hosted by l’Alliance Française and UPAEP. Following the enthusiastic response from participants and the positive feedback from the first edition, as well as growing interest from cultural organizations, the forum will continue to foster dialogue and collaboration in audience development for the arts.

Recent Events

Momentum: Exhibitions and Memory took place at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu from September 29 to October 2, 2024, bringing together 100+ museum professionals from around the world. The conference explored the intersections of exhibitions and memory through thought-provoking keynote conversations, hands-on workshops, and the dynamic Exhibition Marketplace. Each day focused on a central theme, with moderated discussions featuring international keynote speakers engaging in unscripted dialogues that challenged assumptions and fostered audience participation.

Attendees also took part in seven exhibition-focused workshops and site visits to Estonian museums, gaining insights into innovative approaches to cultural storytelling. Produced in partnership with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience and ICOM-Estonia, the event coincided with Tartu 2024 – European Capital of Culture, amplifying discussions on sustainability, community engagement, and the evolvingrole of exhibitions in shaping memory. Momentum was a huge success and was named the Best Small International Conference of the Year by the Estonian Tourist Board.

In 2024, Agency partnered with Erick Torres to organize Públicos en Desarrollo: Forum on Audience Development for the Arts, a multi-day hybrid conference dedicated to fostering critical reflection and discussion on audience development. Hosted by l’Alliance Française in Puebla City, the forum aimed to reshape the perspectives of students and cultural professionals by promoting a people-centered approach to cultural management. Its mission is to encourage more participatory and inclusive cultural experiences, ensuring horizontal collaboration and deeper audience engagement.

In 2024, Agency organized an afternoon at The British Library for the ICOM’s International Committee for Exhibitions. The event featured a private tour of Beyond the Baseline: 500 Years of Black British Music. Co-hosted with ICOM UK and Museum Detox, a network for people of color in the UK museum, gallery, library, and heritage sector, the event fostered candid conversations with curators about colonialism, slavery, and the significance of telling these stories in spaces historically associated with the narratives of empire and conquest. Following the tour, over 30 museum and cultural leaders gathered for a happy hour hosted by Nomad Exhibitions, continuing the dialogue on exhibition challenges and the future of cultural storytelling.

In 2023, Agency returned to London for a symposium at the Wellcome Collection. In partnership with ICOM Exhibitions, this day-long event brought together local exhibition producers to discuss sustainability, accessibility, and social, ethical, and moral responsibilities in the immediate post-pandemic climate. Participants engaged in dynamic discussions and collaborative workshops to explore new strategies for more inclusive, resilient, and future-forward exhibitions.

Momentum: New Narratives for New Futures took place in Medellín, Colombia, from October 22 to 25, 2023, bringing together museum professionals from around the world to explore new approaches to community engagement, power sharing, and co-creation. Each morning featured dynamic keynote conversations between international and Colombian thought leaders, sparking critical discussions on how museums can foster inclusive and participatory futures. In the afternoons, participants engaged in hands-on workshops and site visits to Medellín’s museums, gaining firsthand insight into innovative cultural practices. The Exhibition Marketplace provided a vital space for networking and exchange, highlighting cutting-edge projects and collaborations.

Hosted by Parque Explora and presented by AGENCY partnered with ICOM’s International Committee for Exhibition Exchange and ICOM-Colombia, the conference emphasized accessibility, sustainability, and the role ofmuseums as active agents of social change

In June 2019, after three years of events across North America, #takingrisks—now Agency—hosted its first international pop-up at the Whitechapel Gallery in London. This afternoon event brought together UK thought leaders for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Queer Spaces: London, 1980s–Today. The subsequent discussion explored how the exhibition challenged assumptions about whose stories are told, how they are presented, and who they are intended for. Participants left inspired and equipped with fresh perspectives on representation and co-creation to apply within their institutions.