Conference Speaker Proposal

The Central Alberta Regional Museums Network (CARMN) is seeking speakers and presenters for our 2027 conference!

We invite museum professionals, volunteers, community organizations, and individuals with relevant knowledge and experience to share their ideas, practical skills, and lessons learned with the museum and heritage community.

Suggested Topics

We welcome proposals on a wide range of topics, including:

• Advertising and Marketing
• ​Exhibits
• Grant Writing
• Policy Development
• Preservation and Preventative Conservation
• Public Programs
• Social Media
• Strategic Planning
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Community Engagement and Partnerships
• Museum Operations, Standards and Best Practices
• ​Fundraising and Sustainability

These topics are suggestions, and proposals on other relevant subjects are welcome.

Presentation Formats

We welcome all presentation formats, including workshops, presentations, panel discussions, roundtables, demonstrations, and facilitated conversations.

Standard sessions are one hour long. Presenters may request two consecutive sessions for a full morning or afternoon of programming. Extended sessions are subject to program availability and approval.

We especially encourage practical, engaging sessions that offer ideas and approaches museums can adapt to their own communities.

Submit Your Proposal

Please submit your speaker proposal by Monday, November 2, 2026, using the form below.

Submitting a proposal does not guarantee acceptance. The conference planning committee will review submissions and contact applicants regarding next steps.

Questions? Contact us at centralalbertamuseums@gmail.com