Mar 7 - Hanna Cho, NGX Interactive "Technology & Design for Museum & Cultural Spaces"

Talk Description:

Museums, libraries, and cultural institutions are quickly shedding their reputation as staid, conservative, and technology-averse spaces. In the past decade, they have become keen adopters of digital tools to transform access to, and experiences within their institutions. In this talk, Hanna will describe some of these approaches, as well as discuss the ways in which the social shaping of technology, approaches to exhibit design, audience engagement, and organizational culture, come together to shape how digital is impacting museum practice.

Hanna Cho, Producer, NGX Interactive

Bio

As Producer with NGX Interactive, Hanna leads the planning and development of interactive exhibits that delight, inspire, and push the boundaries of visitor experience.

Hanna's work sits at the nexus of new media and innovation, network culture, public engagement, and culture. Prior to joining NGX in 2015, Hanna lead Engagement and Dialogue at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV), Before joining MOV in 2010, she spearheaded new media integration and public engagement at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. Hanna is also co-founder of the pioneering community-networking group, Wireless Toronto, whose goal is to reimagine the socio-technical infrastructure in the urban context. Hanna obtained her dual BA in Communications and History from the University of Ottawa, and earned her MA in Communication and Culture from York University. 

Hanna currently serves on the conference committee for Museums and the Web, and recently completed 4 years of service as a Director/Councillor for the BC Museums Association, where she remains co-chair of the Awards and Professional Development committees.

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