The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the key panels and sessions for the seventh edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, the leading global forum to be held from April 27 to 29 at Manarat Al Saadiyat.

 

The summit, held under the theme 'Culture for Humanity and Beyond,' will bring together a group of renowned thought leaders, policymakers, celebrated artists, and creative innovators to explore the intersection between culture, technology, and global governance, said a Wam news agency report.

 

The summit will pave the way for critical dialogue focused on collectively rethinking the concept of human emancipation and humanity through a diverse range of keynote speeches, creative conversations, panel discussions, artistic talks, and a series of bespoke workshops tailored to align with the summit’s discussions.

 

Participants will also seek common ground to build a shared sustainable future, with the summit generating new perspectives on reimagining tomorrow as outdated ways of thinking fade.

 

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “We at DCT Abu Dhabi are proud to once again bring together our local and international partners across culture, design, technology, and more, for the seventh edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, to continue building on the progress we have made in identifying how culture can drive positive change.”

 

He added that through the Saadiyat Cultural District, “we are able together to explore the summit’s theme ‘Culture for Humanity and Beyond,’ as we all strive to identify and unify new perspectives on the power of creative and artistic endeavours in achieving positive change during a time of unprecedented technological shifts.”