The final programme for the ICOM/CIMUSET 2012 “Brighter Perspectives for Science and Technology Museums” is now ready. The conference will take place in Finland (Tampere and Helsinki) 28-31 August 2012. Registration is now open. The early bird fee (280 euros) is valid until 31 of July. Please join us in a unique confence to discuss about the current state and future of the science and technology museums.
Keynote speakers of the conference are:
Prof. Robert Bud (UK): “Resolving the problem of the abstract: turning concepts into stories”, Deputy Director Yin Hao (China):“The Development of China’s Science and Technology Museums and Science Centers”, Dr. Katariina Mauranen (UK/Finland): "Look beyond the machine. Displaying intangible ideas through very tangible technology artefacts" and Professor Per-Edvin Persson (Finland): "Rethinking the Science Centre Model"
In the programme there wil be six sessions with some 30 presentations on new exhibition technologies, co-operation with different actors and major renovation projects in museums of technology.
For details, please take a look at our website: www.tampere.fi/cimuset2012
The social programme includes
Tuesday, 28 Aug: Welcome Reception at Werstas Museum (included in the fee) Wednesday, 29 Aug: Tampere City Reception at Vapriikki Museum Centre (included in the fee) Thursday, 30 Aug: Cruise on the lake Näsijärvi (included in the fee) Dinner at Amuri Workers' Housing Museum (cost 40 euro) If you have questions concerning registration, accommodation, travel etc, please contact: Cimuset2012.conference@tavicon.fi
Welcome to Finland!
Best regards,
Kimmo Antila
Chair of the Organising Committee
Museum Centre Vapriikki
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