Italy | 2024 ENCATC Congress on sustainable futures

The 2024 ENCATC Congress, ‘Culture that matters: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Futures’, will take place in Lecce, Italy, from 18 to 20 September 2024, in partnership with the Dipartimento di Scienze dell'Economia and Scuola Superiore ISUFI of the University of Salento, and Tecnopolis PST.

The Congress is not just a forum for discussion but a hub for action and transformation in the cultural sector’s drive for sustainability. Participants gain a unique opportunity to exchange and network with the cultural management and policy community from all around the world, fostering new connections and sparking future collaborations.

This year, the Congress will work towards practical solutions and critical dialogue on climate action within the cultural and creative sectors. Committed to environmental resilience and restoration, ENCATC aims to deepen awareness and knowledge of sustainability across disciplines, enhance professional competencies, and champion evidence-based, sustainability-focused policies.

The 2024 ENCATC Congress will feature several sessions, including:

Keynotes speeches
Global Conversation
Policy Debate
2024 ENCATC Education and Research Sessions
2024 ENCATC Research Award
Projects showcase
Study Visits
Live Members Talks
Music performances

In addition, an ENCATC Study Tour will be organised on 21–22 September to discover the Grecìa Salentina (Salentine Greece) area in the province of Lecce.