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ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2022 (WAM) — The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that its fifth Cultural Summit Abu Dhabi, a leading global forum, will return to Manarat Al Saadiyat Theme “Living Culture”.
Designed to explore the future of the cultural sector and discuss creative cultural solutions to some of the most pressing issues affecting the world today, the live event will take place in the UAE capital from 23-25 October 2022.
This year’s theme ‘Living Culture’ will explore contemporary issues driving change in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) and the wider cultural sector today. The program will explore what it means to have culture as a lived experience in a world changed by COVID-19, and gain a better understanding of its pervasive impact on our individual and collective lives. The Abu Dhabi Cultural Summit will draw on the expertise of participating cultural leaders, artists, practitioners, academics, educators and creative professionals to discuss these pressing contemporary issues.
The program has been carefully curated to examine one subtopic each day in greater detail. On the first day, Living Cultural Ecosystems will take a sectoral perspective and look at the emergence of more dynamic or dynamic cultural and creative ecosystems that are more adaptive, resilient and responsive to change. This theme looks at the issues and challenges facing the cultural sector in the production and dissemination of culture post-pandemic, especially when new, more vibrant or alive cultural or creative ecosystems are involved. On that day, the summit will especially welcome three former heads of state, President of Lithuania (2009-2019) Dalia Grybauskaitė; President of Croatia (2010-2015) Ivo Josipovic ( Ivo Josipović and Malawi President Joyce Banda (2012-2014), chaired by Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President, discussed the role of culture in creating The role of resilience and sharedness in societies. DCT Abu Dhabi Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak and world-renowned comedian and TV presenter Trevor Noah will look back at all creative fields through this lens. Performances by key figures in the performing arts, discussions on the diversity of Hollywood’s creative industries, the role of collectors and the power of cultural districts, creative showcases by artists, film screenings, workshops, and policy sessions are all multi-track programs.
On the second day, Living in Culture will consider how culture affects people and communities through changing patterns of cultural engagement. This thread looks at how the pandemic has forced the industry to innovate to survive. Especially during the lockdown, access to these digital cultural products and services has become a social and psychological lifeline, a part of people’s daily lives and experiences. On the second day, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, will deliver a keynote speech, and summit participants will be specially invited to explore the role of AI in the future of culture through panel discussions, case studies led by cutting-edge technology companies such as TeamLab, and Design Museum Director Tim An extraordinary creative conversation between Marlow and the world’s first surreal artist robot, Ai-Da. Recording Academy Dean Panos A. Panay will also explore the relationship between “technology, creativity and the changing face of popular culture” in a conversation with Jimmy Jam, followed by a keynote speech by renowned architect and director of forensic architecture Eyal Weizman . A panel will delve into Afghanistan’s vibrant cultural scene, followed by a performance by swirling ascetic female dancer Fahima Mirzaie, and a Guggenheim-hosted panel with artist Emeka Ogboh and architect Jing Liu will unravel what makes today’s The public space, wrapping up the second day’s program.
Finally, Culture, Diversity, Power will focus on key challenges related to the protection and promotion of cultural diversity and diversity of cultural expression, and how policies can support this expression of diversity in a sustainable manner. This theme focuses on key challenges related to protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions, as well as supporting policies and structures in place to maintain diversity. While the theme of diversity and inclusion will run throughout the summit, on this closing day, two key panel discussions will be organized on the topics of “Creating a Richer Chorus” and “New Classics.” A panel on Integrating Cultural Diversity Through Music, hosted by Berkeley Abu Dhabi, will also explore the concept of diversity. Highlights of the day’s keynotes and creative conversations included architect Sumayya Vally, Sir David Adjaye OBE and Berkeley President Erica Muhl. The day will begin with a performance of the traditional Emirati sea chant, Al Ahalla, and conclude with a performance by the Global Jazz Project, a multicultural music project by Grammy-winning artist Danilo Perez and musician Charbel Rouhana.
Other topics that will be discussed during the summit include: the impact of digital media and artificial intelligence, some geographic focus such as East Africa, and arts and culture, cultural and climate emergencies, etc.
In addition, this year’s programme features high-level speakers including Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, Assistant Director-General for Cultural Affairs, UNESCO, Fiammetta Rocco, Dr. ), Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy CEO and producer Jennifer Stockman, award-winning architect Frank Gehry and collectors Guy and Myriam Ullens, among others.
The summit programme includes an outstanding series of keynotes, panel discussions, artist talks, workshops, film screenings, creative conversations and cultural performances. Performances will be interspersed with plenary sessions and will include traditional performances starting each morning, including dance performances by hip-hop choreographer Kader Attou, and musical performances by renowned oud player and composer Naseer Shamm.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “We are delighted to once again host the Abu Dhabi Cultural Summit in the UAE capital with some incredible global partners. Abu Dhabi is committed to being cultural experts and experts from all fields of expertise. Professionals come together to discuss the future of our industry and how we can build a diverse and more sustainable cultural ecosystem. As we prepare to welcome these global leaders, we are reminded that we must find solutions for shared responsibility and developing policies to address the pressing issues of our time and find ways to drive change in global industries.”
“The 5th Abu Dhabi Cultural Summit provides a timely opportunity for cultural stakeholders around the world to share a common vision to revise current models and envision more sustainable and resilient paths for the future,” UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture Ernesto Ottone R. said.
Commenting on the summit, Richard Armstrong, director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, said: “The summit provides an opportunity for dialogue around important cultural issues while engaging a global audience. It provides artists with A very rare opportunity and thinker to think about the future.”
Organised by DCT Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Cultural Summit 2022 works in partnership with global partner organisations to bring expertise in various fields, from culture and arts to media and technology. Partners include UNESCO, The Economist Impact, Google, the Design Museum, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, and the Recording Academy. Other participating partners include Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Film Council, Sandstorm Comics, Cultural Foundation, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Berkeley Abu Dhabi, Cultural Resources, Arab Arts and Culture Foundation and Institut de France.
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