Reimagining Museums and Libraries post COVID

Inspiring the Digital Landscape of Libraries and Museums We’re all aware of the enormous impact COVID-19 has had in all aspects of our lives. This is also a pivotal moment for Libraries and Museums globally as we deal with issues of financial resilience and finding new ways to engage with our audiences. At Microsoft, Satya […]

What Overseas Tourism Brands Can Learn from China’s Recovery

As overseas destinations look ahead to welcoming back Chinese visitors, we share what Chinese destinations, cultural attractions, hotels, airlines, and other travel businesses have done to inspire Chinese to hit the road – and what practical tips we can learn from their example.

How Livestreaming is transforming China’s E-commerce

Retail is fast evolving in the China market, and Alibaba has been pioneering livestreaming as an innovative combination of shopping and entertainment. As the retail industry looks to navigate disruptions caused by Covid-19, livestreaming has proven to be an even more important means of digital engagement, especially for international brands. Join this webinar to understand […]

Cultural policy responses to Covid-19: An international perspective

This webinar will present findings from recent research into international policy responses to the impact of Covid-19 on the cultural sector About this Event Hosted by the Centre for Cultural Value and presented in association with the British Council, this webinar will present brief findings from recent research into international policy responses to the impact […]

EU Presidency Trio Conference – Museums and Social Responsibility: Values revisited

Within the framework of Germany's presidency of the Council of the European Union, NEMO and the German Museums Association are co-organising the online conference Museums and Social Responsibility - Values revisited from 17-18 September 2020. The conference will focus on what social responsibility means for museums. Through their daily work, museums make a significant contribution to social […]

Beijing Culture and Tourism Global Online Strategic Forum

As the world enters a new era of international travel, Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau is leading the way with a two-part online forum series, "Beijing Culture and Tourism Global Online Strategic Forum - Restart Travel, Together with Beijing”, on 22-23 September 2020. The forum aims to empower attendees with a practical understanding of […]

Culture/Museums

Consequences of the rapid digital transformation of cultural institutions and museums as a result of the pandemic. Opportunities created by this transformation in building new audiences through new roles, digital access to cultural heritage and the promotion of the current artistic production. The consequences of the pandemic and the economical crisis: are they forcing museums […]

Crystal Bridges State of the Art 2020 Summit

On 23 September, Alice Walton, Founder of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President, will host Insights from a Changing America — a free, interactive and virtual summit that brings together an extraordinary group of America’s brightest minds, influential voices, and talented artists. This Summit, moderated by lifelong activist and […]

What Arts Organizations Need to Know About TIKTOK

Live conversations that fuel the future of the arts. Hosted by CI’s President, Erik Gensler, CI to Eye Live features timely conversations with leaders inside and outside of the arts. WHAT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TIKTOK TikTok now has 100 million active users in the U.S. and while 80% are under the age […]

“Events” in the Post-“Information” Age

A/Professor Julia Sonnevend and Dr. Bernard Geoghegan The New School and Kings College London Will the word information acquire new meanings under the pressure of technological transformations caused by the Covid-19 digital lockdown? How will people understand, define and experience major or minor events when they are limited to virtual encounters, online meetings and social […]