Registration is now open for "Re-Thinking Technology in Museums 2011" to be held at the University of Limerick and hosted by the UL Interaction Design Centre and the Irish Museums Association, with the support of IxDA Limerick

To register: http://techmuseums2011.eventbrite.com/

Themes of the Conference

The conference will focus on the theme of “Emerging Experience”, and will further the discussion on novel approaches for understanding people’s experiences in museums and galleries, and for designing interactive technologies to support these experiences.

In recent years, the increased presence of mobile smart appliances such as smart phones, and the growth of social media and social networks have impacted on the strategies deployed by museums and exhibition sites to invite, engage and connect with visitors and stakeholders. It’s important to reflect on how museums/galleries and visitors have been
affected from an experiential point of view: what have museums and galleries become? And what about the role of visitors? How are meaningful and rewarding experiences emerging in this context?

The conference will comprise of paper presentations, a workshop session hosted by the Irish
Museums Association and an "Innovation Forum" featuring industry projects organised by IxDA Limerick

We want this event to be as inclusive as possible with an affordable registration fee of €130 ( that includes access to workshop and all conference sessions, industry showcase, refreshments, copy of the book of proceedings and Conference Banquet at Thomond Park Stadium)

You can register online at: http://techmuseums2011.eventbrite.com/ 

For more information

Queries should be directed to [email protected]
Web: http://www.idc.ul.ie/techmuseums11/
Twitter: @techmuseums2011
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Re-Thinking-Technology-in-Museums-2011/157...
Registration: http://techmuseums2011.eventbrite.com/ 

Conference Chair: Luigina Ciolfi, Interaction Design Centre, University of Limerick, Ireland

Organising Committee: Luigina Ciolfi, Mikael Fernström, Marc McLoughlin, Anne Murphy UL IDC
Katherine Scott, Irish Museums Association