From February 25 to 27, 2024, AlUla Governorate in Saudi Arabia hosts an important summit bringing together around 150 leaders, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and artists from around the world. The summit aims to discuss issues facing the cultural sector and explore ways to strengthen it as a driving force for social progress and positive change for the future.

AlUla, Saudi Arabia, amid the challenges facing global culture, the AlUla World Culture Summit 2024 is held as a beacon of hope and optimism. It is organized under the patronage of the Royal Commission for AlUla in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Culture, and serves as a global platform bringing together thought leaders and decision-makers from around the world to discuss the future of global culture and chart a roadmap for strengthening and protecting it.

The summit aims to promote dialogue and cooperation across cultures, support innovation and creativity in the cultural field, highlight the importance of culture in sustainable development, and protect and strengthen cultural heritage.

Sessions of the "AlUla Summit for the Future of Culture"

The summit's program includes three main sessions, as follows:

The first session, titled "The Rich Foundation," focuses on promoting innovation and renewal in culture, aiming to explore nature and its needs and to develop a harmonious relationship with the environment.

More than 150 figures, thought leaders and decision-makers from around the world, are taking part in the summit, among them:

  • Deputy Minister of Culture Rakan Al-Touq
  • German curator Klaus Biesenbach
  • Architect Professor Ronald Rael
  • Centre Pompidou President Laurent Le Bon
  • Art critic Nicolas Bourriaud
  • Art curator Bose Krishnamachari
  • International curator Akiko Miki
  • Theater director Robert Wilson
  • Architect Lina Ghotmeh
  • Professor Emanuele Coccia
  • Director and actress Fatima Al-Banawi
  • Artist Ayman Zedani

A variety of activities:

A range of activities take place during the summit, including:

  • Panel discussions
  • Workshops
  • Interactive presentations
  • Field visits

An exceptional opportunity:

The AlUla World Culture Summit 2024 is an exceptional opportunity to shape a bright cultural future.

Through constructive dialogue and the exchange of ideas, summit participants can:

  • Strengthen international cooperation in the cultural field.
  • Support innovation and creativity.
  • Protect and strengthen cultural heritage.
  • Ensure everyone's participation in cultural life.

The AlUla World Culture Summit 2024 marks an important step toward a bright cultural future for all.