The three-day event will bring together representatives from approximately 50 European cities, as well as representatives from the cultural and creative sector. 

A dedicated Public Day on 7 May will engage local stakeholders and link the discussions to the celebrations of Europe Day in Larnaka.

During the 16th Culture Next Conference, participants will explore sustainable governance models for cultural ecosystems, capacity building, and international networking.

The programme will also highlight the realities faced by artists in exile and in war zones, including exchanges with organisations such as Musicians Without Borders and meetings with displaced cultural operators in Cyprus.

Representatives from approximately 50 European cities will meet local artists and cultural organisations from Larnaka and the wider region. A Policy Paper on Empowering the CCS will be produced as a key outcome, positioning Larnaka at the centre of a broader European conversation on culture, resilience and social responsibility. 

International speakers and representatives from leading institutions and networks – including EIT Culture & Creativity, the European Commission Directorate-General for Education and Culture, and the EU-Japan Fest Japan Committee – are expected to contribute to the dialogue.

EcocNews will be there.

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