Join us for MCN 2025 in Minneapolis
October 20–22, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce MCN 2025 in Minneapolis, MN! Hosted at the Walker Art Center, the conference brings together cultural heritage professionals from museums and historic sites across North America and beyond. MCN 2025 offers an inspiring space for our community to connect, share knowledge, and explore the latest innovations in digital technologies for museums. During a time of great uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to learn, collaborate, and develop strategies for resilience together.
This year you can expect:
- Two days of insightful sessions ranging from technical deep dives to compelling case studies.
- Networking opportunities to connect with colleagues and forge lasting relationships.
- An evening reception, museum tours, and our signature event, Ignite!
If you have any conference questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at MCN 2025.
Program
Conference Theme: Resilience and Resonance
Museum professionals working in the digital space continually face challenges coming from multiple directions: advocating for digital as an integral component of visitor engagement; embracing rapid developments in AI while maintaining the role of human expertise; championing the cultural sector at large in an increasingly complex social landscape. The community has faced these challenges in the past and will continue to face them for years to come. Visitors likewise look to our institutions to provide spaces—in-person and digital—for learning and inspiration in the face of change. With every challenge comes an opportunity to emerge with critical learnings to help shape future approaches.
Location Information
All conference sessions will take place at the Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Ignite will be held on October 20, 5–7 p.m. at The Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403. A renowned music venue and restaurant on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, The Dakota is a 20-minute walk (0.9 mi) from the Walker Art Center and a 5-minute walk (0.2 mi) from the Hyatt Regency.
The evening reception will be held on October 21 at The Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55401. Built within the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, the museum is located on the Mississippi Riverfront.
Hotels
MCN has secured a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, a 15-20 min walk to the Walker Art Center through Loring Greenway, for the nights of October 20-22. Hotel is sold out on October 19th.
- Address: 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Room Rate: $251/night (plus taxes and fees)
- Reservation Deadline: September 28, 2025
- Reservation Link
Please note: MCN cannot guarantee room availability or rates before or after the conference dates. Be sure to review the hotel’s individual cancellation policy.
Nearby Hotel(s):
Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center (95ft/1min walk to Hyatt)
Hilton Minneapolis (0.3miles/7 min walk to Hyatt)
For questions about accommodations, contact [email protected].
Air Travel
The nearest airport to the Walker Art Center and Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP), located about 12 miles from the venue. Special airfare discounts are available for MCN 2025 attendees through Delta and United Airlines.
Delta Air Lines
Book online or call Delta Conferences and Events at 1-800-328-1111 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. EST) and reference Meeting Event Code NY43T.
United Airlines
Book online using discount code ZRD8349093. MileagePlus members can earn miles when using this code. For assistance, call the United Meetings Reservation Desk at 1-800-426-1122 (Mon–Fri). Booking fees are waived for meeting reservations. International travelers should contact their local United Reservation Desk.
BIPOC Speakers Fund
We are once again organizing a BIPOC Speakers Fund to support and increase the participation of BIPOC voices at our conference. A more diverse range of perspectives makes the conference stronger for everyone. When you register, you have the option to donate toward this special fund that will be equally distributed among self-identified, self-nominated BIPOC conference speakers. Contributions of any size are welcome. The fund will be managed solely by a few MCN Board members. All accepted MCN 2025 speakers who identify as BIPOC are encouraged to apply. Participation is voluntary, requires no verification, and will not be shared publicly.
Support MCN
Could you or your business help support our vibrant muse-tech community? Much of our strength comes from the diverse range of museum and commercial professionals in our community—help us foster even closer ties. Learn more about becoming a Community Partner by emailing [email protected].
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