MAAM 2026 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

Start your day with a boost! A light breakfast with coffee, tea, and morning bites will be available. Add this meal to your personal Sched schedule to sign up. It’s the perfect time to ease into the day, connect with colleagues, and plan your schedule.

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

8:00am EDT

Exhibitor Hall Open

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT

NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center

Explore the Exhibitor Hall to discover the latest products, services, and resources tailored for museums and cultural institutions. Connect with industry leaders, ask questions, and find innovative solutions to support your work.

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

8:00am EDT

Conference Check-In & Registration Desk

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Lobby, Douglass Student Center

Upon arrival, stop by the registration desk to check in, pick up your conference badge, and grab any event materials you’ll need. Our team will be ready to answer questions, help you get oriented, and make sure you’re set for a great conference experience.

Sponsors

Click Netherfield

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Lobby, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

10:15am EDT

Coffee Break

Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am EDT

NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center

Recharge and reconnect! Enjoy fresh coffee, tea, and light refreshments while you mingle with fellow attendees, catch up on sessions, and make new connections. This is your chance to stretch your legs, swap ideas, and fuel up for the next round of learning and inspiration.

Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am EDT
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

12:00pm EDT

Leadership Lunch, by invitation only

Thursday October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center

This invitation-only lunch is an opportunity for the 2026 fellowship awardees and emerging leaders to meet with MAAM board members and others to discuss the museum field and their own career aspirations.

Sponsors

Argus Cultural Property Consultants

We are a global risk management firm specializing in the protection and preservation of fine art, antiquities, antiques, high-end collectibles, and heritage sites. Our mission is to protect, preserve, and recover vulnerable and at-risk art and other cultural heritage, and to provide... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

12:00pm EDT

Lunch on Own

Thursday October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

TBA

Take this opportunity to explore nearby dining options at your own pace. Whether you want to grab a quick bite, enjoy a sit-down meal, or network with fellow attendees over lunch, the choice is yours!

Thursday October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
TBA 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2