The World Cities Culture Forum is a collaborative network of world cities that share a belief in culture for creating thriving cities. #wccforum
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NEWS: Beijing, China’s capital with over 3,000 years of cultural heritage, is joining World Cities Culture Forum’s network of 40+ cities.
Welcome to the network, #Beijing!
Read the announcement:
worldcitiescultureforum.com/…
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Global cities like #London #Montreal & #Brussels are embracing creative solutions to tackle health challenges. But without sustained investment, these initiatives risk being short-lived.
It's time for cities to scale up creative health. Read our new blog: worldcitiescultureforum.com/…
🌍 Top Global Culture Trends to Watch in 2025!
Discover emerging trends in cultural policy in our new World Cities Culture Trends 2025 Report.
Featuring 100+ city projects, it draws on insights from our 2024 #WCCF_Summit in Dubai.
📖 Read the report: worldcitiescultureforum.com/…
📣 We are hiring!
Are you interested in how culture shapes cities across the world?
@wccforum is #hiring:
- Senior Data & Research Officer
- Project Officer (Leadership Exchange)
- City Partnerships Manager
- Finance & Operations Manager
Apply now: worldcitiescultureforum.com/…
We're delighted to announce our new partnership with @FCGulbenkian!
Working with @JuliesBicycle as our expert partner, we'll research how culture can do even more to support #climateaction in cities and showcase the role of cultural policy in achieving sustainability targets.
We kicked off the project last month at the World Cities Culture Summit 2024 in Dubai, with a panel discussion, 'Keeping Hope Alive in a Changing Climate,' chaired by @ruthmackenzie.
With insights from Louisa Hrabowy, @CGF_UK and Alison Tickell CEO @JuliesBicycle.
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As the “World Cities Culture Summit 2024” comes to a close, we are confident that open dialogue, collaborative effort, knowledge exchange, and supporting creative youth will shape a better world for all.
Thanks to the @DubaiCulture team, the creative community members, the @wccforum , the participating nations, and all attendees. Your faith in Dubai’s cultural mission drives our commitment to cementing our roots as a foundation for a future that speaks one language— that of creativity, art, and hope.
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Laia Gasch, Director of the World Cities Culture Forum, is delivering a speech at Brand Week with contributions from the British Council.
Laia highlights how creative economies drive sustainable and inclusive growth. #CreativeEconomy @brandweekist @wccforum
Highlights from the final day of the incredible #WCCSummit2024—it’s a wrap! 🎉
Director of @wccforum Laia Gasch, led a plenary on 'Ideas for Tomorrow' with speakers Indy Johar @DarkMatterLabs, author Justin O'Connor and Ruth Mckenzie CBE
We wrapped up our #WCCF_Summit with closing remarks from @HalaBadri, Director General @DubaiCulture and @justinesimons1 Founder and Chair @wccforum
A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts @dubaiculture and to everyone who made this Summit a success! 🙌
Your participation drives the future of culture in our cities.
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Tomorrow’s talent: What do creatives need from cities?
This morning, Dubai’s creative community gathered at #Alserkal Avenue for a special public session, as part of the World Cities Culture Summit 2024!
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The session explored how cities can support emerging creatives.
Our speakers Alanood Bukhammas @haniasfour @bridgetarch @TommasoSacchi & Jader Rosa @itaucultural debated key issues:
🏙️Affordable creative workspace
📚Education & training
💡Tech innovation
Curious about how cities can empower young creatives?
@wccforum & @dubaiculture have launched a new report: ‘Nothing about us without us: Youth and culture in global cities today’
Read the report: worldcitiescultureforum.com/…..
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Hearing from @justinesimons1 Founder & Chair, World Cities Culture Forum 2024 hosted by #Dubai this morning, bringing together city leaders from 36 countries. ‘Culture is a golden thread in cities and can help us address the most pressing urban challenges’ @wccforum @DubaiCulture
We’ve kicked off the World Cities Culture Summit 2024 in Dubai!
Highlights so far:
The opening ceremony @AlShindaghaMuseum with an immersive experience celebrating Dubai's rich cultural traditions.
Delegates were welcomed by @wccforum Founder & Chair @justinesimons & Her Highness @latifaMRM, Chairperson of @DubaiCulture
An inspiring keynote from Dubai Albulhoul, Emirati author & Founder of @FikerInstitute, a leading global affairs think tank based in Dubai.✍️
