Culture Summit Abu Dhabi – Inspire Global Dialogue

About the Event

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025 is an exclusive convening that will gather the major cultural policy makers, practitioners, thinkers, and doers in the world to deliberate on how culture, creativity and policy meet to create more inclusive and sustainable societies. Taking place in Abu Dhabi, April 27-29, this is an annual event that gathers world leaders, artists, policy makers, entrepreneurs and influencers. The forum attempts to leverage the huge powers of culture to tackle mutual challenges, and to build cooperation and foster dialogue aimed at overcoming differences. With representatives from the arts, academia, government and industry, the summit is not just illuminating but perhaps more pertinently actionable.

What to Expect

The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi is a rich, multipart experience. Here’s what you can expect:

Thought-provoking panel conversations on culture and global policy and sustainable development.
The best in the world in performance and exhibition.
The best in the world in performance and exhibition.
Opportunities to network with cultural leaders, policy makers, and visionaries.
Case studies and success stories illuminate culture’s impact on communities around the world.

This is something larger than a summit; it’s an interactive space that’s meant to generate participation, dialogue and action.

Why Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a no-brainer as a location for the event. It's the cultural capital of the UAE and an east-meets-west crossroad too. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Hosn, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are some of the attractions that reflect the fusion of cultural and contemporary virtues that the city is proud of. This includes geographic position, great infrastructure and a vibrant cultural scene – all of which make it a perfect site for the world’s public discussions.

Why It’s Worth Attending

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025 is not just an event – it's an opportunity to make your mark and shape the future!

Unlock global thought leadership and cultural insights.
Participate in discussions about shaping policy and society.
Stay on top of the latest from culture, technology and policy.
Witness Abu Dhabi's vibrant past and expressive present.
You’ll walk away with fresh eyes, new friends, and actual inspiration to apply to your work.

Attend a summit at the intersection of culture and policy — a gathering to connect, build and dream toward a better world.

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