 Join
us on Friday, October 14 in Niagara Falls for a full day of networking,
thought-provoking sessions, stimulating roundtable discussions and
an informative tradeshow! The OMA conference will be held at the
Brock Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls. This year's theme is "Redefining
the Museum."
The OMA Conference provides an excellent opportunity for professional
development and networking with heritage professionals.
Featured Speakers
Charlotte Gray
 Keynote Address: "Bringing History to Life, Life to History."
In a material world, museums are well-positioned to tell the stories of our past through their fascinating and intriguing artefacts. But are museums missing the best stories? Charlotte Gray, Canadian historian and author of The Museum Called Canada: 25 Room of Wonder (2004), will talk about some of the techniques she uses to grab readers' attention.
Gail Anderson
 Closing Plenary: "Reinventing the Museum and the Role of Leadership"
The role of leadership in the revitalization and transformation of museums will be the focus of this closing plenary session. Gail Anderson, editor of Reinventing the Museum: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Paradigm Shift (2004), will share successes and challenges facing museum leaders in today's environment using contemporary examples.
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