As cultural festivals the world over grow in scale and reach, there is also a pressing need to address issues of sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity in a realistic manner. What are the key societal issues that festivals can champion to spread awareness? How can festivals become platforms that feature proper representation and inclusion of LGBTQI+ communities, the differently-abled and other marginalised voices? And finally, what does it mean to be a truly sustainable network of cultural organisations that help each other grow and do better, not just for the planet, but for each other?
Speakers:
Gary Kerr (Professor of Festival & Event Management, Edinburgh Napier University)
Smriti Rajgarhia (Director, Serendipity Arts Foundation & Festival)
Jeff Khan (Creative Director, Asia TOPA)
Natalia Alvarez Simó (Artistic Director, Conde Duque Center for Contemporary Culture)
