Be brave in 2023 - submit an abstract for the opportunity to share your work, ideas, research and collaborations at the 2023 conference.
It is not essential to be a member of AMaGA to submit a proposal. AMaGA encourages proposals that are innovative, timely and represent new thinking. All proposed speakers must be prepared to attend should their proposal be accepted.
AMaGA is committed to equitable and diverse representation for our conference, and we ask you to ensure that proposals reflect appropriate cultural, gender and ability diversity. The Program Committee will prioritise sessions that reflect this. Should a proposal be about a First Nations or Indigenous cultural topic or project, a representative of the community concerned must be part of the speaker team. If no such speaker is available, the speakers proposed must demonstrate that they have the endorsement of the community’s Elders and/or Leaders to present on their behalf.
We regularly get more than double the proposals that we have room for, and you may be asked to work with Program Committee to shape the final session if it is accepted. You might be asked to merge your session with another speaker or change the length of delivery.
Certain sessions are being curated by the Program Committee and you may be approached for inclusion in a specific session type.
As AMaGA 2023 is being run as a hybrid event, please remember to ensure that your session will work online and in person. Some session types will only work face-to-face (like practical workshops) so there will be limitations on the number of these delivered.
Type | Time allocated | Details |
National Network session | 90mins inc Q&A | National Networks are encouraged to submit a proposal for a full session. The session can be fully curated, or leverage the call for abstract submissions for relevant presentations. The format is fully up to the network to decide. |
Formal panel | 90mins inc Q&A | Three or more presenters speak in turn with a chair introducing the session and taking questions from delegates. You will need to include the details of all speakers and may suggest a chair. |
In conversation | 45min inc Q&A | One or two presenters discuss an idea or theme with a chair leading the discussion. You will need to include the details of all speakers and may suggest a chair. |
Interactive workshop | 60-90mins inc Q&A | Following an introduction by one or more speakers, facilitators help delegates to work together to share experiences and ideas. In-person only format. Round-table format. |
'In Practice' presentation | 30mins inc Q&A | We are looking for practical, insightful and case study-led content. In Practice sessions are an opportunity for researchers, museum/gallery practitioners, community members to showcase recent projects, findings or outcomes, and lead discussion in a specific area of expertise. Sessions are theatre-style. |
Offsite visit | 90mins inc transport | Offsite tour, inspection or experience at an institution/venue in the Newcastle region. Information regarding maximum number of participants, transport required, and any associated potential costs will be discussed in addition to the abstract submission. |
Lightning presentation | 5mins (4mins presentation, 1min Q&A), max 4 slides | Fast-paced presentation showcasing how you have identified and responded to the conference themes within your museum or gallery space (no more than 4 slides). This is an opportunity to introduce your challenges and successes to peers with a view to further discussion opportunities throughout the conference. |
Critique couch | 5min pitch + 10min critique. Networking/discussion at the end of the session | 5min pitch + 10min critique followed by networking/discussion. Pitch an idea to the conference's industry expert panel in front of an audience. 5min pitch may include AV presentation and/or demonstration, tools, collateral. 10min panel critique will include constructive feedback from the panel to further flesh out your idea. |
Demonstration | 15min inc Q&A | An opportunity for developers, project leaders and consultants to showcase their latest website, app, software or other technical development. |