DAY 1: Explore More
International experience and perspectives on the future of culture
09.00 – 10.00 | Registration and Morning Coffee
Arrival of participants, introductions, and networking.
10.00 – 10.20 | Opening of the Forum
Welcome addresses by the organizers and introduction to the forum theme.
10.20 – 11.20 | Opening Keynote Lecture
Music that Connects Worlds
Creativity, identity, and international experience in the film industry
Lecturer: Lolita Ritmane (USA)
On the creative process, working in the international film industry, cultural identity, and collaboration on global-scale projects.
11.20 – 12.05 | International Keynote Lecture
Culture in Times of Crisis
Leadership, creativity, and cultural continuity during wartime
Lecturer: Petro Kachanov (Ukraine)
Insights from leading one of Ukraine’s most significant cultural institutions during wartime, maintaining professional activity, audience trust, and the role of culture in society.
12.05 – 12.50 | Guest Lecture
Heritage that Inspires the Future
The role of cultural heritage in strengthening identity and shaping contemporary cultural spaces
A discussion on the relevance of cultural heritage in modern society, preservation of values, and the balance between tradition and development.
12.50 – 13.50 | Lunch Break
13.50 – 15.20 | Parallel Masterclasses
A. From Creative Idea to Global Audience
How international cultural projects and long-term collaborations are developed
A practical discussion on the creative process, international collaboration, professional networking, and experience in the global cultural industry.
B. International Projects – From Concept to Implementation
Experience, opportunities, and funding instruments
On building partnerships, international cooperation, and European project opportunities for cultural organizations.
C. The Cultural Organization of the Future
Leadership, governance, and collaboration models in a changing environment
On the development of contemporary cultural organizations, team management, and sustainable governance solutions.
15.20 – 15.50 | Coffee Break
15.50 – 17.15 | Main Panel Discussion
Across Borders
Collaboration, experience, and new opportunities in culture
An international discussion on cultural development, changing audience behaviours, opportunities for collaboration, and the role of cultural organizations in future society.
17.15 | Networking Evening
An opportunity to meet colleagues in an informal setting, exchange experiences, and build new professional connections.
DAY 2: Creating Together
New ideas, technologies, and collaboration models for the future of culture
09.30 – 10.00 | Morning Coffee
10.00 – 11.00 | International Keynote Lecture
Culture as a Space for Co-Creation
Communities, collaboration, and new cultural governance models
Lecturer: Stacco Troncoso (Spain)
On community-based culture, open collaboration, new governance models, and the role of cultural organizations in building a sustainable society.
11.00 – 11.45 | International Experience Session
Digital Transformation in Culture
Artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation in the development of cultural organizations
International perspectives on digital solutions, the potential of artificial intelligence, and the role of technology in the cultural sector.
11.45 – 12.30 | Guest Lecture
From Screen to Experience
Immersive technologies, digital storytelling, and the audience of the future
On virtual reality, 360° environments, new media, and the transformation of audience experience in cultural and creative industries.
12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch Break
13.30 – 15.00 | Platform Workshop
The Cultural Code
Who will shape the future of culture?
Ideas. Conversations. New perspectives.
An open and dynamic co-creation session where participants can share experiences, explore different viewpoints, and gain inspiration.
15.00 – 15.20 | Coffee Break
15.20 – 16.20 | Forum of Insights
One Platform. Many Facets.
A collective reflection on the forum’s key insights, most inspiring examples, and future collaboration opportunities within Latvian and international cultural contexts.
16.20 | Closing of the Forum
Acknowledgements to speakers, partners, and participants.