Navigating Current Challenges in Museum Social Media: Power, Politics & Social Media Posts

Thursday, 23 October 2025

6 PM CET | Online (Zoom)

Join via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/98252853559

In an era defined by digital acceleration, political turbulence, and rapidly evolving AI technologies, museums are increasingly challenged to navigate a complex and shifting communications landscape.

This webinar explores how museums operate, communicate, and engage online amid issues such as political pressure, censorship, public backlash, and the ethical use of digital tools.

Together, we will discuss how museums can address contemporary challenges — from climate change and global pandemics to inclusion, democracy, and responsible digital communities — while maintaining their independence and integrity in the digital realm.

Speakers:

Diego Vaz Bevilaqua, PhD – Deputy Director of Cultural Heritage and Science Communication; Chair, ICOM Brazil

Ech-cherki Dahmali, PhD – Director, Telecom Museum, Morocco; Chair, ICOM Arab

Lic. Mayki Gorosito – Former Executive Director, ESMA Memory Site Museum, Argentina

Daniel Pett, PhD – Director of Digital Strategy and Operations, Westminster School, UK

Saskia Randle – Senior Design and Curatorial Associate, Climate Museum, New York

Moderators:

Dr. Lara Corona – Researcher and Director, Rosas Museum (former UNESCO Global Geoparks), Italy

Sergio Manuel Rivera – Director of Public Relations & Marketing, MIDE Museo Interactivo de Economía, Mexico

This session is part of our ongoing efforts to address current challenges in museum communication and strengthen cross-committee collaboration on digital and ethical practices.