Beyond the Walls: Plan & Fund Your Next Outreach Project

Session Description

Join a panel of experience designers who are reimagining how museums and science centers engage global audiences through outreach programs built around installations and projects. This session highlights analog and digital strategies—like online teacher courses and mobile exhibits—that extend educational content beyond your walls. You’ll gain actionable insights for amplifying your institution’s reach, whether you’re with a museum, science center, zoo, or aquarium. After the discussion, participate in a hands-on workshop to begin shaping your own traveling educational experience and bring your boldest ideas to life.

Key Takeaways

• Scalable Outreach Models: Gain insights into how to design and deploy scalable educational programs that can effectively reach national and global audiences. Learn about both technological and analog solutions that cater to diverse learning environments, ensuring your content remains accessible and engaging regardless of location
• Brainstorm a Prototype: Participate in a guided brainstorming session to generate actionable plans for your own traveling experiences, ensuring you leave with strategies ready to be implemented
• Community and Network Building: Understand the importance of building a community around your educational content. Learn strategies for creating lasting partnerships with schools, educational institutions, and other organizations worldwide, which can help amplify the impact of your projects and ensure sustainability

Speakers

• Will Humphrey, Creative Director, Sugar Creative
• Anna Slafer, Consultant, Anna Slafer Creative
• Meghan Gardner, Transformative Design Director, Guardian Adventures
• Jason Veal, Managing Director, Sugar Creative

Details

CEUs: 1.0

Session Time: 60 minutes

 Language: American English

Features: Recording of live presentation IAAPA Expo Orlando November 17, 2025