NEXT IN Museums, Madrid
26.09.2025
Social impact, News, Community
Eric Langham was honoured to speak at the inaugural NEXT In Summit in Madrid, joining an international panel on: Is it all about trends? Shaping the future of museums.
Alongside leading voices from the Prado, Environment & Culture Partners, and Haley Sharpe Design, he explored how museums can respond to today’s most urgent challenges – from climate change to shifting governance models – and how innovation is reshaping our sector. As Founder of Barker Langham, Eric brought insights on how museums can navigate beyond fleeting trends to deliver lasting cultural, social, and environmental impact.
The summit, hosted by ACCIONA Cultura, gathered global museum leaders, artists, and architects to champion the role of culture as a force for economic growth, sustainability, and human connection. It was a privilege to contribute to a conversation that underscored museums’ power to inspire, evolve, and serve as catalysts for a more resilient and empathetic future.