SEGD Exhibition + Experience is Only Three Weeks Away!
We’re just three weeks away from the highly anticipated SEGD Exhibition + Experience Design event, happening in person for the first time since 2018! This year’s theme, “Transformational Impact of Exhibition and Experience Design,” promises to be an inspiring and insightful gathering of global thought leaders in Washington, DC. June 20-21, 2024.
Event Highlights:
Global Thought Leaders: Engage with experts discussing the future-forward responsibility and impact of exhibition design in museums.
Key Topics: Explore pressing issues such as the climate crisis, societal polarization, and technological ethics, positioning exhibition designers as pivotal change agents.
Interactive Sessions: Enjoy keynote speeches, case studies, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.
Immersive Experiences: Gain behind-the-scenes insights and participate in professional growth and collaboration opportunities.
Featured Organizations:
We are excited to welcome speakers from across North America and Europe, including:
- Isometric Studio, Brooklyn, NY
- +&> (Plus and Greater Than), Portland, OR
- SFMOMA, San Francisco, CA
- Kossmanndejong, Netherlands
- Museum Studio, United Kingdom
- Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History, Washington DC
- The National Building Museum, Washington DC
- Planet Word, Washington DC
Distinguished Speakers and Book Signings:
Several of our speakers have recently released books that are incredible resources for design professionals at any stage of their career. Each of these authors will be available for book signings during breaks on Thursday, June 20th! Please note that we are not able to offer copies of these books for sale at the event, but feel free to bring your own copy to have it signed!
- Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel, incoming Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) Dean Faculty of Design: Design Social Change: Take Action, Work Toward Equity, and Challenge the Status Quo
- Tricia Austin, PhD Supervisor at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London: Narrative Environments and Experience Design, Space as a Medium of Communication
- Timothy McNeil, Professor of Design at the University of California Davis and Director/Chief Curator of the UC Davis Design Museum: The Exhibition and Experience Design Handbook
- Brenda Cowan, Professor, Graduate Exhibition Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): Flourishing in Museums
Special Tours and Events:
Wednesday, June 19th: Behind-the-scenes tour of the “Building Stories” exhibit at the National Building Museum, followed by a networking happy hour.
Friday, June 21st: during a break from our workshops we will be giving an introduction to our newly announced SEGD Museum Exhibition and Experience Design Professional Practice Group
Saturday, June 22nd: Exclusive preview of the newly opened Folger Shakespeare Library Museum, featuring new exhibition halls, learning labs, and expanded visitor amenities.
Don’t Miss Out!
Secure your spot today for deep conversations, thought leadership, and creative workshops on the future of museum exhibitions. Join us in Washington, DC, for an unforgettable experience and to connect with leaders in the field.
Meet peers from esteemed institutions, including the American Museum of Natural History, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Canadian Museum of History, the Exploratorium, the Missouri Historical Society, the Mystic Aquarium, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the United Nations, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and more!
Be part of a transformative event that will shape the future of exhibition and experience design. See you there!
About SEGD
We are designers of experiences connecting people to place. SEGD is a multidisciplinary community collectively shaping the future of experience design. We are a thought leader and an amplifier in the practice of experience design. Learn more at segd.org.