The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) seek expressions of interest to host the 11th World Summit on Arts and Culture, to be held in 2028.
The World Summit on Arts and Culture is organised by IFACCA in partnership with one of its National Members. The Summit provides policymakers and other leaders from the sector with an opportunity to discuss key issues that affect public support for the arts and culture.
It is an outstanding opportunity to partner with the Federation to engage and stimulate international cooperation and provides a forum in which delegates can engage in both global and local discussions, connect with international peers, and share knowledge and expertise. Previous World Summits on Arts and Culture have been held in:
- Ottawa, Canada 2000
- Singapore 2003
- NewcastleGateshead, England 2006
- Johannesburg, South Africa 2009
- Melbourne, Australia 2011
- Santiago, Chile 2014
- Valletta, Malta, 2016
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019
- Stockholm, Sweden, 2023
- Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2025
Selection Process
The selection of the host for the 11th World Summit will take place in two stages:
1. Expression of Interests (Submissions due 31 December 2025. Shortlist notified February 2026)
2. Final Proposals (submitted 30 April 2026, notification June 2026)
Guidelines for Expressions of Interest are available here
The submission deadline for Expressions of Interest is 31 December 2025.
If you are interested in submitting an EOI and wish to discuss your plans, please reach out to us at info@ifacca.org.