29.06.2023 Events, Film, History, Literature, Music, News, Theatre, Visual arts

Cultural Diplomacy Symposium

A one-day symposium on cultural diplomacy provides practical insights from former and current diplomats, art professionals and academics.

29th June, 10am- 5pm, Victoria and Albert Museum

This event is organised by the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute in London and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

What is the role of the cultural diplomacy in our polarised and divided world? How can we foster a better understanding between cultures and nations? How can cultural diplomacy pave the way for wider cooperation and dialogue?

This one-day symposium on cultural diplomacy provides a unique opportunity to gain practical insights and hear from former and current diplomats, art professionals and academics.

Together we will examine the role of cultural diplomacy and international relations, learn how we can foster effective diplomatic practices, examine positive stakeholder engagement, and explore how the arts and culture can enrich social cohesion in Britain and beyond.

Sessions including:

  • Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Cultural Diplomacy in Action: Fostering Effective Diplomatic Practices
  • Changing Britain: Art, Culture and Society
  • Art of Healing
  • Connecting Cultures: Cultural Diplomacy and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Making It Happen

Speakers:

  • Dan Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to US, UK and Germany, Parnell Fellow, Magdalene College, Cambridge
  • Lord Alderdice, Executive Chairman, Changing Character of War, Pembroke College, Oxford
  • Adriana Sandoval, Cultural Attaché, Colombian Embassy
  • Anaïs Aguerre, Culture Connect
  • Cian Smyth, Ulster Presents
  • Evgeniya Ravtsova, Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Marta de Zuniga, Director of the Polish Cultural Institute in London
  • Roisin Inglesby, William Morris Gallery

(more to be announced)

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

To reserve your place:

Cultural Diplomacy Symposium Tickets, Thu 29 Jun 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

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