In August 2025, Merano became a global meeting point for feminist thought, as the IAWM Conference brought together voices from across continents to reimagine the role of museums in times of resistance.

The IAWM Conference 2021 in Hittisau brought together a global community in a pioneering hybrid format, creating space for exchange and solidarity at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic deepened existing inequalities. Under the theme “And still we create,” the conference highlighted resilience and feminist perspectives on care, body, and autonomy, demonstrating how cultural work can adapt and persist in times of crisis.