The three-day conference, organized by the Saudi Museums Commission in Riyadh, highlighted the importance of adapting solutions to societal contexts and launching interdisciplinary learning initiatives.

Speakers also emphasized the significance of education and innovation in supporting the museum sector's aspirations and providing opportunities for cooperation among academics and specialists from around the world.

At a session on museum-university cooperation, Prof. Adam Habib emphasized the importance of adapting global solutions to local contexts.

He argued against relying solely on Western knowledge systems and advocated for innovation and local experiences.

Habib suggested that educational programs in various fields, such as museum studies, climate change, epidemiology, media, and communication, should be offered to foster cross-border learning in multiple specialties.

Effat University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the University of London have formed a partnership to support museum education.

This collaboration, which is still under development, aims to transcend national borders and enhance human capabilities by addressing both local needs in Saudi Arabia and global challenges.

The partnership is described as an experiment to reimagine the relationship between universities and museums in the 21st century.

Dr. Reem Al-Madani, Dean of Admissions and Registration at Effat University, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the capabilities of online learning on a global scale, which was not possible 20 years ago.

Al-Madani discussed a unique collaboration between Effat University and London University's Saudi Museums Commission.

The program aims to equip graduates with industry skills and aligns with the goals of the university and Saudi Vision 2030.

The conference emphasized the significance of innovation in museum experiences, connecting new generations to heritage, and telling museum stories in attractive ways.

Dr. Angela Labrador from Johns Hopkins University highlighted the importance of taking risks for innovation, which can transform museum failures into successes.

The text emphasizes the importance of learning from experiences and evaluating success in innovation, while also critiquing current evaluation strategies that focus on engagement rather than impact.

Eric Langham, founder of Barker Langham, stresses the significance of museums in connecting societies with their histories and contributing to economic development.

The text previews a conference discussing museum education and innovation, featuring dialogue sessions and expert panels.

The Museums Commission is hosting a conference where attendees can explore advanced technologies like virtual and augmented reality, and participate in educational workshops, seminars, and discussions on museum innovation and research.

The goal of the conference is to showcase the Kingdom's cultural heritage, facilitate knowledge exchange among museum professionals, discuss new ideas, promote museum studies globally, and establish partnerships for collaborative projects.