Culture Summit Abu Dhabi
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi unites international leaders from 90+ countries in cultural and creative industries to explore how culture can transform societies and communities worldwide.
With the 2025 theme Culture for Humanity and Beyond, the summit will dive into the relationship between culture and humanity during this time of global transformation. Ministries and global speakers will challenge participants to rethink freedom and human dignity in today’s evolving world.
Through panels, case studies, artist talks, and workshops, the summit will foster collaboration and explore shared values, paving the way for a sustainable future for all.
Learn more and be part of the change: https://www.culturesummitabudhabi.com/en
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Performance by Angélique Kidjo | عرض من أنجيليك كيدجو
Kinan Azmeh and Kyle Sanna Performance | كنان العظمة وكايل سانا
MONDIACULT Ministerial Dialogue The Culture of Humanity in the Digital Era
Wrap up and Closing Panel
A Conversation: About Jazz, Humanity and Beyond
Creative Conversation with Maja Hoffmann & Hashim Sarkis-Creative Alliances for a Sustainable World
Ministerial Dialogue: Shaping the Future of Arts Education
Culture as a Public Good From Policy to Action
Closing Performance by Jesus Molina Trio
Creative Conversation with Colleen Atwood | حوار إبداعي مع كولين أتوود
Keynote by H.E. Ali bin Tamim | كلمة رئيسية: معالي علي بن تمتم
Art, Data, and the Imagination: A Creative Conversation with Refik Anadol and Ralph Nauta
Creative conversation with Ayoung Kim | حوار إبداعي مع أيونغ كيم
Keynote by Glenn D. Lowry - Imagining Museums in a Post Human World: Notes from the Field
Embracing Technology for Creative Innovation | مساهمة التكنولوجيا في تعزيز الابتكار الإبداعي
How Global Cities are Changing Arts Institutions | كيف تغيّر المدن العالمية مؤسسات الفنون
Transcultural Sonic Intersections, A Commission by the Abu Dhabi UNESCO Creative City of Music
Keynote by Elvira Dyangani Ose - The Possible Museum | كلمة رئيسية: إلفيرا ديانغاني - المتحف الممكن
Keynote by Iyad Rahwan - Machine Culture
Keynote by H.E. Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi
Introduction to Day 2 | مقدمة اليوم الثاني
Creative Conversation with Thomas Heatherwick | محادثة إبداعية مع توماس هيثرويك
AI Revolution: Redefining Creativity in the Age of Machines | إعادة تعريف الإبداع في عصر الآلات
Community and Practice | المجتمع والتجربة
Creative Expression at a Time of Disruption | التعبير الإبداعي في زمن عدم الوضوح
Keynote by Mo Gawdat - The Challenges on Our Way to AI Abundance
Ibrahim Maalouf Performance | عرض إبراهيم معلوف
Introduction to Day 1 | مقدمة اليوم الأول