GLAMSLAM is a day for all those working in or with Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums to come together and talk about the pressing issues facing cultural institutions and to share their work.

GLAMSLAM is not a traditional conference – it is participant-driven. Numerous Lightning Talks are given by professionals working across the sector, and we hold collaborative 'GLAMJAM' sessions. 

Come and join us at GLAMSLAM on Thursday 23 April 2026!

GLAMSLAM is a day for all those working in or with Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums, to come together and talk about the pressing issues facing cultural institutions and to share their work.

This year, we at the Australian Centre for Public History are delighted to be hosting GLAMSLAM in partnership with the Australian Museum.
 

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Call for participation still open!

Submit your proposal to be part of GLAMSLAM 2026. Applications close on 1 April 2026.

Program

  • Keynote by Kim McCay, AO, Director and CEO of the Australian Museum
  • 'Collecting Crises: Institutional Memorials and Grassroots Recovery in Bondi and Lismore' panel discussion with Shannon Biederman, Senior Curator, Jewish Museum and Dr Charlotte Feakins, University of Sydney. This discussion will explore how institutions and communities are responding to emergencies through collecting practices and new trauma informed guidelines for disaster preparedness and recovery.
  • Dr Mariko Smith, Senior Specialist (Research and Publications), First Nations, Australian Museum, on a new curatorial framework for First Nations collections
  • Lightning Talks! 4 minute talks by specialists across the GLAM sector showcasing new research, projects, pressing issues and exhibitions. These give attendees an insight into current work and challenges, raising questions for us to consider and discuss
  • GLAMJAM! A participant driven, facilitated discussion focused on topics suggested by members of the GLAM sector.
     

 

Past GLAMSLAMs

You can look at previous GLAMSLAMs from 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024, and read up on the GLAMSLAM format to find out what it is like to attend this GLAM-good day.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about GLAMSLAM, do get in touch with us.

Email public.history@uts.edu.au