Festivals in Dialogue: Innovative Planning for a Sustainable Future. Featuring the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, USA (APAP), the Manchester International Festival, and the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, Romania (FITS).

Panelists:

· Lisa Richards Toney, President and CEO of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP).

· Kee Hong Low, Creative Director of Factory International and the Manchester International Festival (MIF).

· Vicențiu Rahău, Curator and Indoor Event Coordinator of the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS).

· Moderated by Cosmin Chivu and Oana Marin.

 

The performing arts industry urgently needs new management strategies driven by a vision that prioritizes accessibility through entrepreneurial planning and a sustainable future.

 

Cultural makers representing the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP), the Manchester International Festival (MIF), and the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS)share their ideas, strategies, and experience in managing resources. Panelists will offer their unique perspective on innovation around existing practices for the benefit of enhancing inclusivity, collaborative thinking, and sustainability in the arts.