The West Midlands Museum Policy Forum and Regional Archives Forum will hold their annual open meeting on October 17, 2013 at the Black Country Living Museum. The meeting will focus on partnerships between cultural institutions and the academic sector to deliver high quality exhibitions and projects with public impact. Presentations will highlight case studies that promote tourism in the Midlands and the economic benefits of museums, archives, and libraries. The day-long event aims to provide networking opportunities and discuss advocacy and support for the cultural sectors in the region and nationally.