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SEMC 2026 Annual Meeting Registration (September 28-30, 2026)

  • 20 Feb 2026
  • 19 Sep 2026
  • 11:59 PM
  • Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC

Registration

  • Limited to Sponsors and SEMC Corporate Friend/Partner members
    Requires Registration Code. Please contact zwillits@semcdirect.net.
  • Limited to Scholarship Recipients
    Requires Registration Code
  • One day only; includes sessions, Expo Hall and reception, and evening event.
  • One day only. Includes sessions, all-conference lunch, Expo Hall, and reception and evening event.
  • Wednesday is a half-day. Includes all sessions and SEMC Business Meeting/Town Hall.
  • This rate is for current SEMC members through July 31, 2026. Please scroll down to the "Register" button to access all registration screens.
  • Please forward your student credentials to Membershipservices@semcdirect.net no later than 9/01/2026
  • Open to registered members of NCMC. Please contact SEMC staff or NCMC leadership for the discount code.
  • Choose this option if you are only speaking in one session and do not plan to attend the rest of the conference.
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Developed by the Winston-Salem Local Arrangements Committee, the 2026 theme, Forged in Culture – Focused on the Future, celebrates the deep cultural and artistic roots that have shaped Winston-Salem and the Southeast, while also looking ahead to how museums and cultural institutions can evolve with purpose, creativity, and resilience. This year’s Annual Meeting also marks SEMC’s 75th anniversary, offering an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s legacy while envisioning its future.

This theme invites us to:

  • Honor the cultural legacies that define our communities;
  • Strengthen connections between art, history, and innovation; and
  • Envision the future of museums as inclusive, adaptive spaces that lead with intention.

As we gather in Winston-Salem—a city where art, history, and industry have long intertwined—we will explore how collaboration, creativity, and cultural identity can forge a shared future for museums across the Southeast, while celebrating 75 years of SEMC’s impact and community.

SEMC2026 Schedule at-a-Glance 


Annual Meeting Hotel Accommodations:

The official conference hotel is the Marriott Winston-Salem (425 N. Cherry Street).Staying in the official headquarters hotel makes connecting with colleagues easier and helps us keep the Annual Meeting affordable for attendees.  Please use the link below to book your stays at the Winston-Salem Marriott. Other options are to call the hotel directly @ 336.725.3500 or calling Marriott Reservations toll free @ 1(800)228.9290

The cut-off date for reservations at the Marriott is September 2, 2026. 

Visit the SEMC2026 Hotel page for booking links and updates: https://www.semcdirect.net/ConferenceHotel

Registration Questions & Information

For questions about the Annual Meeting, please visit our FAQ page:

SEMC 2026 Registration FAQ's

*Please note that all registrations paid by credit card will include a 3% processing fee. If you plan to pay by check, please contact Cphillips@semcdirect.net to amend the invoice.


SEMC IS GRATEFUL FOR THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR

2026 ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORS

Is your company interested in supporting SEMC2026 through Sponsorship? Please contact Zinnia Willits zwillits@semcdirect.net

The Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) is committed to providing accessible and inclusive events. If you require accommodations, please let us know at least 8 weeks in advance.

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