October 9, 2025
ICOM COMMS and ICOM AVICOM Webinar Series Workshop
ICOM COMMS and ICOM AVICOM present the first webinar:
NAVIGATING CURRENT CHALLENGES IN MUSEUM SOCIAL MEDIA: POWER, POLITICS & SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
October 23, 2025, 6 pm CET / ZOOM online
Museums today are not only custodians of culture but also active agents in shaping public discourse online. Yet, they face increasing political pressures, censorship, and the rapid evolution of AI and digital platforms.
The webinar explores:
- Museums’ independence in the digital sphere
- Power, politics and government influence on communication
- Social media as both amplifier and risk zone
- Ethical practices, synthetic media and inclusivity
Speakers:
Diego Vaz Bevilaqua, PhD, Deputy Director of Cultural Heritage and Science Communication, Chair of ICOM Brazil
Ech-cherki Dahmali, PhD, Director of Telecom Museum, Morocco, Chair of ICOM Arab
Lic. Mayki Gorosito, Immediate Past Director of ESMA Memory Site Museum, Former Clandestine Centre for Detention, Torture and Extermination, Argentina
Daniel Pett, PhD, Director of Digital Strategy and Operations, Westminster School, UK
Saskia Randle, Senior Design and Curatorial Associate (digital presence), Climate Museum, New York
Moderators:
Lara Corona, PhD, Researcher; Director Rosas Museum (former UNESCO Global Geoparks), Italy
Sergio Manuel Rivera, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, MIDE Museo Interactivo de Economia, Mexico
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