NEMO’s annual European Museum Conference, titled “Who cares? Museums, wellbeing, and resilience”, will take place from 26–28 October 2025 in Denmark. Υoung professionals are invited to submit creative contributions exploring youth, wellbeing, and resilience in culture.
By Creatives Unite CommunityDeadline for applications: May 16, 2025
Organizer: Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO)
Who It’s For: Young museum professionals and cultural workers from across Europe
Apply here
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About the 2025 NEMO Conference
The 2025 edition of NEMO’s European Museum Conference, taking place from 26–28 October 2025 in Horsens, Denmark, will explore the transformative role of museums in supporting mental health, emotional wellbeing, and community resilience. With more than 200 participants expected, the programme will feature case studies, partnerships between cultural and healthcare sectors, and discussions on the museum sector’s own strategies for self-care and sustainability.
Participants can expect fresh perspectives, meaningful conversations, and inspiring exchanges on how museums can become active contributors to public health and youth mental wellbeing.
Call for Participation
NEMO invites young museum professionals to submit creative presentation formats that align with the conference themes:
- Youth, wellbeing, and culture
- Building resilience in cultural institutions
Selected proposals will be featured in the conference programme, and presenters may receive a travel grant of up to €600.
Why Apply
This is a chance to:
- Share your ideas at a leading European museum conference
- Present to an audience of international cultural and health professionals
- Receive financial support for travel
- Expand your professional network
- Contribute to the evolving role of museums in public wellbeing
Read more about the open call for travel grants here.
Stay tuned for more information about this year's NEMO European Museum Conference. Registration opens in June 2025.
The conference is co-organised with Museum Horsens, Central Denmark EU Office, Danish Museums Association, and thanks to co-funding by the European Union.
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Image credit: 2024 grant holder Ekin Berk Polat. ©ASTRA Museum, Silviu Popa.
