[SOA] FW: CFP - 2026 OMA Annual Conference in Columbus, due 10/13

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Subject: There's still time to send in your session proposals for the 2026 OMA Annual Conference in Columbus!

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There's still time to send in your session proposals for the 2026 OMA Annual Conference in Columbus!
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There's still time to send in your session proposals for the 2026 OMA Annual Conference in Columbus!
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Session proposals are being accepted until 10/13/25.
Defined by innovation and perseverance, Ohio has long been a land of firsts-from transformative inventions and historic movements to pioneering cultural institutions. As we approach America's 250th anniversary, museums are not just reflecting on the legacy we've inherited, but actively shaping the future to come.
In an era of challenge and change, museums have proven their resilience-adapting to new realities, redefining their roles, and continuing to serve as vital pillars in their communities. But resilience is more than survival, it is the soil in which we grow.
What will it take to sustain this momentum? How can we continue to innovate while honoring our roots? What does it look like to grow with intention-driven by mission, grounded in equity, and ready to meet the next generation head-on?
Join us in Columbus, April 18-20, 2026 for the Ohio Museums Association's Annual Conference, Resilience through Growth: From Firsts to Futures<https://ohiomuseums.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b899769a472077f0ff0e1584&id=df03f11ebf&e=62cda6f278>, as we chart a course forward-rooted in legacy, powered by resilience, and inspired by the promise of what's next.
OMA is looking for innovative and engaging sessions that will create an interactive experience for our conference attendees.

Send in a proposal for a session that you would like to attend!
Submit your session proposal now for the 2026 annual conference of the Ohio Museums Association as we explore best practices and innovative ideas in Ohio museums. We're seeking session proposals that will foster dynamic conversations around:

  *   America 250 and Beyond: what we have learned as a sector in the past 250+ years, and how we are challenging & developing those lessons moving forward
  *   The Future of Diversity, Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion: how museums are embedding this important work into our values and the structure of who we are
  *   Facing Challenges through Change and Growth: growth can be messy and isn't always comfortable; how have we flexed our growth muscles for innovative and lasting change?
  *   Growing the A in STEAM: how museums are ensuring arts, culture, and humanities are included in the future of education
  *   Technology for the Future: how museums are using tech and incorporating AI in practical exhibits, interactive tours, & more
  *   Financial Growth and Resilience: how to grow on a tight budget, development and donor relations, financial best practices, grants and other funders, finding and cultivating diverse funding sources
  *   Big Picture Questions for the Future: addressing worker needs, HR and recruitment issues, climate change, remaining relevant, and more
  *   Other topics important to your museum
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OMA reserves the right to evaluate all proposals and to schedule those that accomplish the goal of a balanced program. Submission deadline is October 13, 2025.

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