In a smaller, more interconnected world defined by accessible travel and immediate communications, what is the present and future role for museums in presenting a curated cultural experience? San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum has many audiences, and those audiences are changing. What might have made for a blockbuster art exhibit a few years ago is no longer a sure bet. Jay Xu, director and CEO of the Asian Art Museum, will speak to the changing needs and expectations of arts audiences in the Bay Area and around the globe. Learn about short- and long-term strategies for connecting with all kinds of culture consumers, and get a sneak peek at the Asian Art Museum’s upcoming exhibitions and transformed visitor experience, including its major expansion, reimagined collection galleries and its world-famous masterpieces. Hear about the vision for the role of the Asian Art Museum in the 21st century.