Alumni event

Making the V&A

17-19 September 2026, London

Three day EMCL Alumni course at the V&A, South Kensington, V&A East Museum and East Storehouse, London.

Over three days participants will have the opportunity to investigate the evolving model and mission of the V & A from its origins in 1851to delivering its current strategic imperative: to champion design and creativity in all its forms for everyone.

Directors, senior leaders, architects, artists and designers who have shaped the business case, curatorial vision, and audience development plan for V & A East and V & A Storehouse will share their knowledge, insight and discuss the depth of collaboration underpinning a decade of work and the transfer of over 250,000 objects from West to East London.

Program

V&A East

Thursday 17th September
Making a New Museum for and with East London

V&A East Storehouse

Friday 18th September
Care, Labour, Love and AI – Creating Radical Accessibility

V&A South Kensington

Saturday 19th September
Origins and FuturePlan

*preliminary program, subject to change
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