2009 ICOM Annual June Meetings convened museum representatives and museum professionals from all over the world. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) met at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from 8 to 11 June 2009. 2009 ICOM Annual Meetings were marked by intensive meetings. Created in 1946, ICOM (International Council of Museums) is an international non-governmental organisation maintaining formal relations with UNESCO and having a consultative status with the United Nations' Economic and Social Council. ICOM is the only international organisation representing museums and museum professionals.