The ICOM International Committees bring together leading experts from across the museum sector.
Each International Committee (IC) is organising its own sessions and International Committees Day Programme during ICOM Dubai 2025, offering a rich and multifaceted exploration of the Conference Theme – The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.
Session A: 12th November 2025, 14:30 – 16:00 (Subject to Modifications): learn more
Session B: 12th November 2025, 16:30 – 18:00 (Subject to Modifications): learn more
Session C: 13th November 2025, 14:30 – 16:00 (Subject to Modifications): learn more
International Committee’s Day: 15th November 2025: learn more
Download the Call for Papers in pdf format
Submission Deadline & Confirmation Timelines
22 June 2025
Deadline for all Call for Papers submissions
By 31 July 2025 (the latest)
All selected speakers will be notified and must confirm or decline their participation before end of July.
Note: The Call for Papers period may be subject to adjustment based on unforeseen circumstances.
Important Notes for Submitters
- Please verify that your email address (submitter and presenting author) is correct as it will be used for contacting you after the review process.
- Abstract submitter and presenter are required to avoid any conflict of interest.
- Ensure that all co-authors (if any) approve the abstract submission for potential presentation during the conference.
- Presenters do not have any right to replace their abstract after their abstracts are accepted.
- Your submission will be reviewed by the relevant International Committee. Please note that the final decision made by these Committees cannot be appealed, dispute, or negotiated.
- The acceptance of a Call for Papers does not automatically grant conference attendance. All confirmed submitters, authors, and co-authors must register individually and secure their own funding for attendance, unless explicitly supported by one of the conference grant programmes or if the session you are applying to, and/or the relevant International Committee, can provide support.
Important: You may submit proposals to only one session per time slot—i.e., Session A, Session B, Session C, or ICs Day. Please do not apply to more than one session scheduled at the same time.
