Event

AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo

May 20-23, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

JCA is excited to be attending AAM’s Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo — the only event of its kind that brings together the entire museum ecosystem to collaborate across disciplines on the most pressing issues facing the field, including innovation in society, financial wellness, organizational culture, and museums in society.

This year, JCA’s own Steve Jacobson will be taking the stage as moderator for a panel presentation.

Attending from JCA:

Steve Jacobson, CEO

Colleen O’Neill, Vice President of Growth & Development

Panel Presentation

The 10-Year View: Building Museums for 2036

Location: 120 AB, Pennsylvania Convention Center

The museum of 2036 won’t just display history—it will envelop the visitor in history. Join museum visionaries as they share insights on immersive experiences that stay with audiences, strategies to compete with ever-expanding choices for entertainment, and community partnerships that embed museums into daily life.

Moderator:

Steve Jacobson, CEO, JCA

Presenters:

Larry Dubinski, President & CEO, The Franklin Institute

Alaine Arnott, President & CEO, National Liberty Museum

Vincent Stango, Executive Vice President & COO, National Constitution Center

Learn More About AAM 2026