Decade of Cultural Exchange: SAWA Conference in Sharjah

The SAWA Conference in Sharjah celebrates a decade of cross-cultural museum education, marking collaboration between the Sharjah Museums Authority and German cultural institutions. The hybrid event will feature key speeches and panels, enhancing global museum standards and fostering international cultural understanding.

The Sharjah Museums Authority is set to host the SAWA Conference, titled 'A Decade of Cross-Cultural Museum Learning,' from November 4th to 5th, 2024. This event marks ten years of the influential SAWA Museum Studies Programme, a collaboration with the Berlin State Museums and other German cultural entities.

This hybrid conference, featuring both in-person and virtual participation, underscores the achievements of the SAWA programme in transforming the cultural sector and strengthening UAE-Germany relations. Organized with strategic support from local and international partners, it aims to further cultural exchange and community engagement.

Attendees of the conference will participate in dynamic discussions on museum learning while benefitting from keynotes by notable figures like Sheikh Fahim AlQasimi and Sybille Pfaff. Topics will range from exhibition curation to audience outreach, concluding with a panel on overcoming sector challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)