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320 participants join NEMO European Museum Conference 2026 to explore the role of museums in an AI-shaped world

320 participants from 41 countries have gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, for the NEMO European Museum Conference 2026: Human after all – Museums in the wake of AI. The first full day of the conference programme on 12 October…

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NEMO Members’ Meetup: Sharing perspectives on wellbeing and resilience

On 13 April 2026, colleagues working at NEMO member organisations came together online for a NEMO Members’ Meetup focused on how…

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European Parliament report on copyright and…

On 10 March 2026, the European Parliament approved an own‑initiative report on “Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges. While the report is non‑binding and does not introduce new legal…

 
European Parliament proposes increased…

On 15 April, the European Parliament adopted its Interim Report on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, setting out its initial position on the EU’s next long‑term budget. The report includes a proposal to increase…

 
Irish Presidency to steer the adoption of the EU Work Plan for Culture 2027–2030

From 1 July to 31 December 2026, Ireland will take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Cyprus. A central…

Call for applications – European Museum of…

The 50th edition of the European Museum of the Year (EMYA) is accepting applications until 4 May 2026. Organised by the European Museum Forum (EMF), the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) celebrates innovation and excellence…

 
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EU long-term budget 2028–2034: Developments…

Negotiations on the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 are under way to determine funding priorities and budgets for the coming years. For museums, two programmes are of particular interest: AgoraEU, the…

 
How is AI changing museum work?

Save the date for the NEMO European Museum Conference 2026, Human after all – Museums in the wake of AI, which will bring together museum and cultural professionals from across Europe to explore how AI, cybersecurity and rapid…

 
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Expert report explores how AI is transforming…

An expert report developed by UNESCO’s Independent Expert Group on AI and Culture (CULTAI) examines how AI is reshaping cultural ecosystems, creative practices and cultural rights. The publication identifies key opportunities,…

 
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NEMO joins 500+ organisations calling for an…

NEMO is among more than 500 European organisations that have signed a joint letter calling for a substantial increase in funding for the AgoraEU programme in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), running from 2028-2034.…