Schedule at a Glance

Attendees who registered for Virtual Only have access to the virtual activities on July 24. Virtual + In-Person attendees have access to virtual programs on July 24 and in-person activities on July 31-August 3. Pre-conference tours, workshops, and evening events are optional add-ons to conference registration and require additional tickets for entry.

Schedule at a Glance quick links:

Times shown are subject to change.

Wednesday, July 23

VIRTUAL DAY

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM CT (9:30AM – 10:00 AM ET)

  • Virtual AMM Annual Business Meeting

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CT (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET)

  • Virtual Opening Session: Details coming soon!

11:00 AM – Noon CT (Noon – 1:00 PM ET)

  • Virtual Networking Roundtable

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET)

  • Virtual Concurrent Sessions (2 options)

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT (3:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET)

Virtual Museum Tour: Details coming soon!

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET)

  • Virtual Concurrent Sessions (2 options)

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT (5:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET)

  • Virtual Museum Tour: Details coming soon!

Thursday, July 24

BONUS VIRTUAL DAY SESSION

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET)

  • Pre-Recorded Sessions Q&A Hour

ANYTIME ONLINE

  • Multiple virtual pre-recorded sessions are available in our virtual platform, Sched.
  • Explore virtual exhibits and connect with your colleagues online via Sched!

**Virtual sessions and tours will be recorded and made available online for up to 2 months following the conclusion of the conference.**

Wednesday, July 30

IN-PERSON PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS & EVENTS

All activities take place at RiverCenter in downtown Davenport, IA, unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for the Leadership Breakfast and offsite events, tours and workshops.

GENERAL SERVICE HOURS:

  • Registration Open, First Floor Concourse: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Exhibitor Setup, Great Hall North: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Pre-Conference Tours and Workshops (pre-registration required)

6:00 – 9:00 PM (5:30 – 9:30 PM with travel time)

  • Offsite evening event – Quad Cities West Side Museum Hop
  • Bus(es) board and depart from RiverCenter South (3rd Street Entrance)

Thursday, July 31

IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND EVENTS

All activities take place at RiverCenter in downtown Davenport, IA, unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for the Leadership Breakfast and offsite events, tours and workshops.

GENERAL SERVICE HOURS:

  • Registration Open, First Floor Concourse: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Exhibitor Setup, Great Hall North: 7:00 – 8:00 AM
  • Exhibits Open, Great Hall North: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Quiet Room Open, Colonel Davenport Room, Second Floor Concourse: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Nursing Space, Rock Island Room, Hotel Blackhawk Second Floor: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

  • Morning Welcome Coffee, Great Hall North
  • (8:00-9:00 AM) First Time Conference Attendees Meetup, Great Hall South

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  • Welcome Address, Great Hall South: Details coming soon!
  • Keynote Session, Great Hall South: Details coming soon!

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch service for all attendees, Great Hall South
  • 12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunchtime Networking Roundtable (Free/Optional), Great Hall South
  • Attendees may also enjoy lunch on their own in other conference areas. Tables will be available in Great Hall North, First Floor Concourse, and the Atrium of the RiverCenter North building.
  • 12:00 – 1:30 PM: Annual Meeting of the Midwest Registrars Committee, Location TBA

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

3:00 PM -4:00 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Afternoon Reception in Exhibit Hall, Great Hall North
  • 4:00-5:30 PM Poster Presentations, Great Hall South
  • 4:00-5:30 PM Conversation Stations, Great Hall South

6:00 – 8:30 PM

  • Offsite evening event (additional ticket) – Light up the Night! An Evening at the Figge Art Museum
  • Bus(es) board and depart from RiverCenter South (3rd Street Entrance)

Friday, August 1

IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND EVENTS

All activities take place at RiverCenter in downtown Davenport, IA, unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for the Leadership Breakfast and offsite events, tours and workshops.

GENERAL SERVICE HOURS:

  • Registration Open, First Floor Concourse: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Exhibits Open, Great Hall North: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Quiet Room Open, Colonel Davenport Room, Second Floor Concourse: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nursing Space, Rock Island Room, Hotel Blackhawk Second Floor: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Exhibitor Move Out, Great Hall North: 2:30 – 7:00 PM

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

  • Morning Welcome Coffee, Great Hall North
  • (8:00-9:00 AM) Leadership Breakfast, Mississippi River Hall, RiverCenter North (additional ticket): Sea Change
  • (8:00-9:00 AM) Illinois Museums Meetup, Great Hall South
  • (8:00-9:00 AM) Iowa Museums Meetup, Great Hall South

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  • General Session, Great Hall South: Flash Talks

11:00 AM – NOON

  • Breakout Sessions

NOON – 1:30 PM

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch service for all attendees, Great Hall South
  • 12:30-1:30 PM: Midwest Museums Recognition Lunch, Great Hall South All are welcome!
  • Attendees may also enjoy lunch on their own in other conference areas. Tables will be available in Great Hall North, First Floor Concourse, and the Atrium of the RiverCenter North building.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Prize Hour
  • Book Sale/Signing, First Floor Concourse: Think Like a Curator, Donna Braden

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (5:30 – 10:30 PM maximum, with travel time)

  • Offsite evening event (additional ticket) – Home Grown Fun! Quad Cities East Side Event
  • Bus(es) board and depart from RiverCenter South (3rd Street Entrance)

Saturday, August 2

SATURDAY RETREAT/MUSEUM TOUR

GENERAL SERVICE HOURS:

  • Registration Open for questions only, First Floor Concourse: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

  • Bus(es) board and depart from RiverCenter South (3rd Street Entrance)

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Saturday Retreat: Rock Island Arsenal

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

  • Bus(es) board and return to RiverCenter

Please RSVP during registration to let us know you’re planning to attend. Bus transportation is ticketed.