An Overview of MW2005

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

MW2005 begins with pre-conference tours. Take this chance to see behind-the scenes at Vancouver-area cultural institutions.

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Pre-Conference Workshops take place on Wednesday. Full and half day sessions offered by experts in the development and application of museum computing and Web technologies provide a chance to learn new skills. Join your new MW2005 friends at the Welcome Reception on Wednesday night.

Thursday, April 14, 2005

MW2005 opens with a Plenary Session on Thursday. The day continues with concurrent theme-based conference sessions. The day closes with the Exhibitors' Reception.

Friday, April 15, 2005

The middle day of the MW2005 conference offers something for everyone. The Exhibit Hall is open all day, offering a chance to review technologies and services that will help you build your museum's Web presence. Mini-workshops, Professional Fora and Information Sessions throughout the day address focussed topics. The Crit Room offers live critique of museum Web design, and the Usability Lab illustrates methods of evaluating your Web site from a user's perspective, quickly and efficiently. Friday closes with the Conference Reception and Vancouver Harbour Cruise, on board Britannia.

Saturday, April 16, 2005

The final day of MW2005 begins with Demonstrations of Web sites by museum professionals. Two Demonstration sessions, one right after the other, provide a great chance to see museum Web sites up close and ask questions about their goals, objectives and methods. Concurrent sessions on a theme follow. MW2005 wraps with a Closing Plenary.

See Key Dates for deadlines prior to the conference.