MANY's flagship annual conference brings together hundreds of museum professionals, trustees, students, public officials, funders, tourism leaders, educators, and industry partners from across New York State for three days of learning, collaboration, and civic dialogue.  The Museums Make New York: The State of Culture 2027 conference will be held March 24–26, 2027, at the State Museum and Empire State Plaza in Albany, intentionally aligning with the annual Arts Rally to strengthen the museum field's visibility and voice with policymakers and build relationships with statewide partners.  Through expert speakers, peer-led educational sessions, advocacy, networking, and cross-sector collaboration, the conference strengthens relationships across institutional, geographic, and disciplinary boundaries while reinforcing museums' role in New York's civic and cultural life.

The annual call for session proposals is now open. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis and are due by December 14, 2026.