Culture Summit Abu Dhabi to Explore Human-Centric Cultural Advancements
The eagerly anticipated Culture Summit in Abu Dhabi is set to return from April 27 to 29, 2025, held at Manarat Al Saadiyat, within the vibrant Saadiyat Cultural District. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), this seventh iteration of the summit carries the compelling theme, "Culture for Humanity and Beyond." The summit aims to delve into the evolving relationship between culture and humanity amid unprecedented global transformations.
Over three days, participants can expect a series of panels, immersive discussions, case studies, artist talks, and hands-on workshops. Renowned artists, leaders, intellectuals, and creatives will converge to offer fresh perspectives and innovative ideas on how culture can empower society during times of change. This year's summit is positioned as a collective call to re-evaluate human emancipation and contemporary humanism, focusing on creating a sustainable global future.
The first day will concentrate on "Redesigning the Cultural Landscape," addressing the significant power shifts impacting cultural identities and societal values in a world influenced by the digital revolution and economic inequality. Discussions will focus on the interplay between culture's production, reception, and consumption and the critical role the creative sector can play in guiding humanity towards a hopeful future through periods of uncertainty.
On the second day, the spotlight will be on "New Boundaries of a Post-Human Environment." As advancements in technology—including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and environmental research—redefine what it means to be human, sessions will explore how culture can ensure these changes enhance the human experience. The program will investigate how creative industries can adapt their business models and infrastructures to harness the opportunities presented by these technological developments.
Concluding the summit, the third day will focus on "New Frameworks for Redefining Culture for Humanity and Beyond." The discussions will explore how innovative, collaborative efforts and the rise of "glocal" approaches can foster resilience, inclusion, and sustainability. Participants will examine how cultural innovation and technology can reshape narratives to create a new shared foundation, offering proven models for successful living in a rapidly changing world.
The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi collaborates with global partners such as UNESCO, The Economist Impact, the Design Museum, Google, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, and the Recording Academy. Additional partners include Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies, the Cultural Foundation, The National, Club de Madrid, the Abrahamic Family House, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, and the Institut Français.
This annual global forum serves as a platform for international leaders from the cultural and creative sectors to come together, exploring how culture can transform societies and communities worldwide. It reflects DCT Abu Dhabi's commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi while fostering creativity and innovation for a more inclusive and sustainable global cultural future.
The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi continues to champion the sustainable development of the culture and tourism sectors and the creative economy of the emirate. Working closely with organizations, DCT coordinates efforts and investments aimed at reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a premier international travel destination, reinforcing authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences.
For further insights on the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi and to discover more about the destination, please visit dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae.
Over three days, participants can expect a series of panels, immersive discussions, case studies, artist talks, and hands-on workshops. Renowned artists, leaders, intellectuals, and creatives will converge to offer fresh perspectives and innovative ideas on how culture can empower society during times of change. This year's summit is positioned as a collective call to re-evaluate human emancipation and contemporary humanism, focusing on creating a sustainable global future.
Day 1: Redesigning the Cultural Landscape
The first day will concentrate on "Redesigning the Cultural Landscape," addressing the significant power shifts impacting cultural identities and societal values in a world influenced by the digital revolution and economic inequality. Discussions will focus on the interplay between culture's production, reception, and consumption and the critical role the creative sector can play in guiding humanity towards a hopeful future through periods of uncertainty.
Day 2: New Boundaries of a Post-Human Environment
On the second day, the spotlight will be on "New Boundaries of a Post-Human Environment." As advancements in technology—including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and environmental research—redefine what it means to be human, sessions will explore how culture can ensure these changes enhance the human experience. The program will investigate how creative industries can adapt their business models and infrastructures to harness the opportunities presented by these technological developments.
Day 3: Redefining Culture for Humanity and Beyond
Concluding the summit, the third day will focus on "New Frameworks for Redefining Culture for Humanity and Beyond." The discussions will explore how innovative, collaborative efforts and the rise of "glocal" approaches can foster resilience, inclusion, and sustainability. Participants will examine how cultural innovation and technology can reshape narratives to create a new shared foundation, offering proven models for successful living in a rapidly changing world.
The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi collaborates with global partners such as UNESCO, The Economist Impact, the Design Museum, Google, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, and the Recording Academy. Additional partners include Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies, the Cultural Foundation, The National, Club de Madrid, the Abrahamic Family House, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, and the Institut Français.
This annual global forum serves as a platform for international leaders from the cultural and creative sectors to come together, exploring how culture can transform societies and communities worldwide. It reflects DCT Abu Dhabi's commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi while fostering creativity and innovation for a more inclusive and sustainable global cultural future.
The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi continues to champion the sustainable development of the culture and tourism sectors and the creative economy of the emirate. Working closely with organizations, DCT coordinates efforts and investments aimed at reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a premier international travel destination, reinforcing authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences.
For further insights on the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi and to discover more about the destination, please visit dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae.
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