In 2019 the 25th ICOM General Conference was in Japan.

Museums as Cultural Hubs: the Future of Tradition

On 1-7 September 2019, Kyoto was the city to receive more then 4,000 participants to the ICOM General Conference.
A flood of discussions and exchange of ideas on museum-related issues swiped the city during the week,  from excursions to workshops gave opportunities to engage with other museum professionals and enthusiasts and to broaden experience and understanding of the museum world.

See the official ICOM Kyoto 2019 website
Learn about Kyoto on Inside Kyoto, Tips from Locals