The 2025 International Conference on Cultural Accessibility and Social Inclusion (CASI 2025) was held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) in Taichung City. The conference facilitated exchanges between local and international institutions on their visions and experiences in advancing cultural equality and showcased Taiwan’s achievements in enhancing accessibility and inclusion over the past five years.
Organized by NTMoFA, an advocator of accessible museum designs, the conference brought together over 200 experts and scholars from domestic and international institutions. The two-day event featured keynote speeches, seminars, roundtable discussions, and workshops.
NTMoFA Director Chen Kuang-yi (陳貺怡) remarked that cultural accessibility and social inclusion are issues that require continued public attention and must evolve with the times. She encouraged participants to keep exploring new possibilities for improving cultural venues and creating a more inclusive environment across the country.
Notably, representatives of the Rijksmuseum (Netherlands), Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Italy), and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (U.S.) shared their experiences in social inclusion initiatives for the first time at the conference.
The Ministry of Culture reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cultural equality and expanding accessibility services across its affiliated institutions. As a leading example, NTMoFA continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the ideals of cultural accessibility and inclusion.