The seventh edition of the “Culture Summit Abu Dhabi” will kick off on April 27

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is organising the seventh edition of its leading global forum, the “Culture Summit Abu Dhabi”, from April 27 to 29, 2025, at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the Cultural District in Abu Dhabi, under the slogan “Culture for Humanity and Beyond”.

Over the course of three days of seminars, creative talks, case studies, artistic talks and workshops, the conference will witness the participation of a group of famous leaders, artists, thinkers and creators, to exchange new perspectives on reimagining the future, as ways of thinking and creativity have changed at a tremendous speed.

During the summit, three sub-topics will be discussed.

• The first day will focus on “Reshaping the Cultural Landscape”, as major shifts in the distribution of power continue in a world characterized by digital revolution, economic disparity and geopolitical volatility, cultural identities and societal values ​​are being redefined, and sessions will address the impact of these shifts on the production, reception and consumption of culture, and discuss the role that the creative sector can play in guiding humanity from a state of uncertainty towards a promising future.

• The second day will discuss “The New Frontiers of the Post-Human Environment”, where sessions on this day will explore how culture can ensure the enhancement of changes with the rapid advancement of technology and its impact on the human experience, and the program will shed light on how the cultural and creative sectors operate by adapting their business models, infrastructure and policies to take advantage of the opportunities provided by these new frontiers.

• On the third day, the theme of “New Frameworks for Redefining Culture for Humanity and Beyond” will be discussed, and how creative and collaborative efforts and the rise of a “global” approach can enhance resilience, inclusiveness and sustainability.

The sessions will also address how cultural innovation and technology can help reshape narratives and create new common ground to overcome global conflicts, and in doing so, enable the adoption of previously tested humanitarian models to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

The event will feature global partners such as UNESCO, Economist Impact, Design Museum, Google, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation and Recording Academy. Additional partners include Imagination Abu Dhabi, the International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies, the Cultural Foundation, The National, Club de Madrid, the Abrahamic Family House, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Berkeley Abu Dhabi, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and the Institut Français.

The Culture Summit is an annual global forum that brings together global leaders from the cultural and creative industries to explore the ways in which culture can transform and change societies around the world. The forum reflects DCT Abu Dhabi’s commitment to preserving, protecting and promoting Abu Dhabi’s rich cultural heritage, while promoting creative thinking and innovation to build a more inclusive and sustainable global cultural future.