International Conference for Education and Innovation in Museums (ICEIM)
26.09.2025
Sustainability , Community, Regenerative, Ideas
Eric Langham and global experts reimagine the future of museums in Riyadh
At the International Conference for Education and Innovation in Museums (ICEIM) in Riyadh, Eric Langham, founder of Barker Langham, joins a powerful panel of international experts to chart a bold new course for museums.
Speaking alongside Jo Hargreaves (Morris Hargreaves McIntyre), Zaki Aslan (American University of Sharjah), Luke Potter (Diriyah Gate), and Manal Ataya (Sharjah Museums Authority), Eric challenges the notion of museums as static spaces. Instead, he envisions them as dynamic third spaces – hubs of creation, regeneration, and local economic vitality.
The Museums of Tomorrow: ensuring relevance in a changing world panel dives deep into the sector’s greatest challenges, from evolving audience expectations to the need for economic resilience and sustainable revenue models. Eric’s call to action is clear: museums must shift beyond preservation and technology, embracing innovation to engage communities, foster inclusion, and strengthen their role as vital, regenerative forces in society.
