In the spirit of the inaugural General Conference in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, ICOM Dubai 2025 promises to be a groundbreaking and uniquely transformative experience for museum professionals, cultural leaders, and community members globally.
On 15 November 2025, ICOM’s International Committees will host dedicated ICs Day programmes across a wide range of museums and cultural institutions throughout Dubai and the UAE.
These off-site sessions offer a unique opportunity for delegates to engage in discussions led by ICOM’s International Committees, expert lectures, cultural presentations, and networking activities beyond the main conference venue.
Each programme reflects the distinct focus and expertise of the hosting committee and their partner institution.
To explore the programmes and learn more about the International Committees and their work, please
refer to the programme listings provided below.
The programmes require pre-registration and have limited capacity — all registered participants can book their place by clicking on your preferred ICs Day.
International Committee on Ethical Dilemmas
International Committee for Conservation
International Committee for Museums and Collections of Decorative Arts and Design
International Committee for Museum Management & International Committee for Money and Banking Museums
International Committee for Exhibitions
International Committee for Education and Cultural Action
International Committee for Historic House Museums & International Committee for Literary and Composers’ Museums
International Committee for Museums and Collections of Arms and Military History
International Committee for Museum Security
International Committee on Museums and Sustainable Development
International Committee for Marketing and Public Relations & International Committee for Audiovisual, New Technologies and Social Media
International Committee for Architecture and Museum Techniques
International Committee for Documentation & International Committee for Collecting & International Committee for Social Museology
International Committee for Museums and Collections of Ethnography
International Committee for Museums and Collections of Costume, Fashion and Textiles & International Committee for Museums and Collections of Glass
International Committee for Museums and Collections of Science and Technology
International Committee for Regional Museums
International Committee for Egyptology
International Committee for University Museums and Collections
International Committee for Museums and Collections of Archaeology and History
International Committee for Museums and Collections of Fine Arts
International Committee for Museums and Collections of Natural History
International Committee for Museology
International Committee for the Training of Personnel
International Committee for the Collections and Activities of Museums of Cities