Cultural Diplomacy in Action: Government Institutions Leading Global Engagement

An unmissable opportunity for performing arts presenters seeking to expand their international footprint through strategic institutional partnerships. This conversation will explore practical pathways to forge meaningful collaborations with government-backed cultural institutions. The session will focus on alliances that amplify artistic programming, connect extraordinary artists from emerging markets, and navigate the complex intersection between cultural identity and diplomatic priorities.

Speakers: Liviu Jicman, Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute and President of EUNIC (EU National Institutes for Culture); Corina Panaitopol, Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute in Brussels; Dorian Branea, Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York; Dr. Joachim Umlauf, Director of the Goethe-Institut Romania; Natalia Mosor, Director of the Polish Institute in Romania and Tilla Rudel, Director of the Institut Français in Romania in Timișoara.

Moderated by Cosmin Chivu, Associate Professor at the Sands College of Performing Arts, New York, USA. 

Photo credit: Diana Racz

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Event in English

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