About the International Council of Museums
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is an organization of museums and museum professionals dedicated to the research, conservation, continuation, and communication to the public of the world's natural and cultural heritage. The organization achieves this by setting high standards in museology, fostering diplomatic dialogue, developing an international network of experts, acting as a global think tank, and carrying out international projects.
I am truly honored to receive this recognition from ICOM. I see this acceptance as a validation of my research in the field of the economics of memorial sites and as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of the museum sector worldwide. I will do my best to ensure that the management perspective I represent contributes to the professionalization of museology and inspires collaboration and networking within ICOM's global initiatives.
Adam Szpaderski, Ph.D. / Associate Professor
Head of The Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites
ICOM brings together more than 53,000 professionals from more than 129 countries and regions, working together in 120 national committees, 34 international committees, 8 regional alliances, and 21 affiliated organizations. It is the only globally active organization in the museum sector. It works closely with global institutions such as UNESCO, the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the World Intellectual Property Organization, Interpol, and the World Customs Organization.
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Center for Research on the Economics: a platform for sharing expertise
The Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites team, led by Professor Adam Szpaderski, researches the economic, financial, and management processes related to the development, preservation, commemoration, and operation of memorial sites worldwide. Their research addresses the growing demand for specialized knowledge in preserving and commemorating these important cultural landmarks. By sharing knowledge and best practices, the research team contributes to the global discussion on the role of memorial sites in shaping collective memory and educating future generations.
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Professor Adam Szpaderski: an expert in memory management
Professor Adam Szpaderski specializes in strategic management of memorial sites and heritage education. His expertise spans various areas, including models for managing memorial sites, applications of new technologies in the context of heritage preservation, educational strategies for teaching about Auschwitz, the Holocaust, and other genocides, and measuring the effectiveness of institutions in the cultural heritage sector.
He is the Dean's Representative and the Chairman of the Committee for Internationalization of Education Offer of the Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw and the head of the graduate certificate program "The Roots of the 20th Century Totalitarianism: Auschwitz – Holocaust – Genocides." In addition to his academic roles, Professor Szpaderski holds numerous prestigious positions, including Chief Consultant for Strategy and Education Management at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Oświęcim Chairman of the Council of the Gross-Rosen Museum in Rogoźnica Education Strategy Advisor at the Stutthof Museum in Sztutowo Senior Consultant to the Central Museum of Prisoners-of-War Chairman of the Consortium Board of the League of POW Remembrance. In addition, he is the head of many implementation projects and a member of scientific associations devoted to economics, management, and culture. He is also a recipient of numerous awards.
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