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Supporting the region’s cultural ecosystem through professional development and thought-leadership has always been central to Art Dubai’s institutional role. Each year Art Dubai convenes the brightest minds, including the artists, curators, technologists and thinkers who are shaping the future of the creative industries. This year’s programme presents a significantly expanded thought-leadership offering, including more than 50 sessions across five days in a varied and multi-level programme of conferences and talks, and catering for a wide range of interests and expertise.




GLOBAL ART FORUM 17.0


For its 17th edition, the fair’s flagship thought-leadership programme and annual transdisciplinary summit invited artists and creative thinkers to discuss the extreme weather crisis.



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DIGITAL SUMMIT


Building on the platform created by Art Dubai Digital, a new Digital Summit at Art Dubai convened international and local industry leaders to discuss and debate the expanding digital art ecosystem and Dubai’s unique place within it.



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MODERN TALKS


Art Dubai Modern Talks 2024 highlighted the artistic links made possible by Soviet geopolitics of the Cold War focusing on the impact of Soviet education and exhibitions on artists from the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.



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COLLECTOR TALKS


A series of conversations featuring individual and institutional collectors driving cultural shifts in emerging epicentres, each shedding light on the unique forces, strategies and passions shaping the global arts and culture.



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ART BUSINESS CONFERENCE


The Art Business Conference is the leading global platform for the discussion of key issues in today’s art market. The second edition of the conference in the Middle East was hosted during Art Dubai in 2024.



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ART DUBAI TALKS


Some of the leading creative thinkers from the region and around the globe shared insights and exchanged ideas on the emerging trends in the art world. These talks provided a platform for dialogue and discovery.



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CONVERSATIONS WITH ARTISTS


Featuring Asma Belhamar, Chafa Ghaddar, Sara Naim amongst others, these in-person conversations offered the perfect opportunity to meet and get a closer look into their creative worlds.



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ART BUSINESS CONFERENCE


The Art Business Conference is the leading global platform for the discussion of key issues in today’s art market. The second edition of the conference in the Middle East was hosted at Art Dubai 2024.



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ART DUBAI TALKS


Some of the leading creative thinkers from the region and around the globe shared insights and exchanged ideas on the emerging trends in the art world. These talks provided a platform for dialogue and discovery.



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