- This edition of the summit is open to the public
- Registration for Culture Summit is free and available online via the website culturesummitabudhabi.com
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 February 2021: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the next edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, a leading global forum which explores creative cultural solutions to the most pressing issues affecting the world today, will take place virtually from 8 to 10 March and explore the theme of ‘The Cultural Economy and the Economy of Culture’.
The fourth edition of the forum will bring together cultural leaders, practitioners and experts from the fields of art, heritage, museums, media and technology to generate new strategies and thinking, and identify ways in which culture can transform societies and communities worldwide.
“The global challenges of the past year have truly demonstrated the vital power of culture to improve our personal and collective wellbeing. Yet, cultural institutions worldwide continue to struggle to achieve funding structures to continue operating. It is now more important than ever to shed light on the critical role that the culture sector plays as an essential driver of sustainable economic and social development,” said HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi. “We are proud to collaborate with top global cultural partners to convene renowned professionals from a variety of fields, ensuring the level and breadth of expertise needed for fruitful discussions and effective, goal-oriented outcomes.
“This year’s theme strongly reflects the focus on culture and creative industries as a major driver of growth. While addressing what is certainly a global issue, the outcomes of this year’s summit will be of particular relevance as we come together to discuss the impact of innovation on the economies of culture.”
HE Saood Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “A thriving creative ecosystem is the beating heart of a city, affecting and enhancing all facets of a society. Culture Summit’s annual convening of world-class experts and professionals from interrelated fields consistently puts forward innovative solutions in response to critical cultural and economic issues. Following a year of truly unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we look forward to the dialogue and innovations sparked by our esteemed global partners and participants at the event’s virtual fourth edition, as we discuss ways to support the continuity of the cultural sector, both locally and worldwide.”
Financial support and sustainability in the culture sector in the face of rapid societal and economic change was a key issue identified by many of the 480 participants in Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2019. Inspired by these discussions and in line with UNESCO’s 2021 ‘International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development’, Culture Summit 2021 will examine opportunities to renew the cultural and creative industries in a post-COVID environment and explore how the creative economy can be a positive force for societies and economies.
Culture Summit’s global partner organisations bring extensive expertise in diverse fields, spanning from culture and arts to media, technology and the economy. Existing partners include UNESCO, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, the Economist Events, and Google. New partners for 2021 include the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Design Museum London, and the participation of UAE institutions such as Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Institut Français, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, twofour54, and Abu Dhabi Film Commission.
Those looking to attend Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2021 can register on the website: www.culturesummitabudhabi.com. The summit attendance is free and open to the public.
-Ends-
For further information, please contact:
Brunswick Arts
Noorhan Barakat or Angela Borkhoche
CULTURESUMMIT@brunswickgroup.com
About Culture Summit Abu Dhabi
Culture Summit is a forum that convenes leaders from the fields of the arts, design, heritage, media, museums, public policy, and technology, to identify ways in which culture can transform societies and communities worldwide.
The 2021 edition will mark the fourth and first virtual edition of the summit that will be taking place from 8 – 10 March 2021, exploring the theme of The Cultural Economy and the Economy of Culture.
Inspired by key discussions from the 2019 edition of the Summit on the financial support and sustainability in the culture sector in the face of rapid societal and economic change, Culture Summit 2021 will examine opportunities to renew the cultural and creative industries in a post-COVID19 environment and explore how the creative economy can be a positive force for societies and economies.
Culture Summit 2021 is organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with global partner organisations including, UNESCO, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, the Economist Events, Google, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the Design Museum London, Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Institut Français, Image Nation, Twofour54, and Abu Dhabi Film Commission
A series of panels, performances, and case studies throughout the event will engage participants with ideas about the role of culture in improving our world. The 2021 edition of the Culture Summit is open for the public.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi):
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the Emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the Emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
© Press Release 2021
Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.
The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
