For board members only.

For board members only.

Assailed by a culture of crisis, we are all still working in the arts. What do we really think and believe about the arts as a regenerative force, about the power of art to reflect society in such a way that important questions are raised? We know that positive engagement with cultural diversity is necessary to adapt our social structures to match current social transformation, but how are we actually doing on this score? Is it merely talk, or are there some inspirational models? What still needs to be done, and by whom? The younger generation is our hope for the future, but is there a supportive environment for them or does the older generation hang on to the power positions they once fought against? Will new communications technology somehow be the magic solution to all these issues, or will it change the rules of the game so dramatically that our very perspective loses its meaning? Will this very strong panel provide answers, or still more questions? 

With simultaneous translation.

09.30 - 10.00 Welcome speeches
10.00 - 12.00 Discussion panel

Assailed by a culture of crisis, we are all still working in the arts. What do we really think and believe about the arts as a regenerative force, about the power of art to reflect society in such a way that important questions are raised? We know that positive engagement with cultural diversity is necessary to adapt our social structures to match current social transformation, but how are we actually doing on this score? Is it merely talk, or are there some inspirational models? What still needs to be done, and by whom? The younger generation is our hope for the future, but is there a supportive environment for them or does the older generation hang on to the power positions they once fought against? Will new communications technology somehow be the magic solution to all these issues, or will it change the rules of the game so dramatically that our very perspective loses its meaning? Will this very strong panel provide answers, or still more questions? 

With simultaneous translation.

09.30 - 10.00 Welcome speeches
10.00 - 12.00 Discussion panel

During the brainstorming session, four or five selected projects will be presented and discussed for at least fifteen minutes. It's an opportunity for members to bring their interesting projects, innovative initiatives, and revolutionary ideas into the light and to talk about them with their colleagues.

During the brainstorming session, four or five selected projects will be presented and discussed for at least fifteen minutes. It's an opportunity for members to bring their interesting projects, innovative initiatives, and revolutionary ideas into the light and to talk about them with their colleagues.

Following our first experiment with round tables in Helsinki, IETM Board members will again meet in small groups to hear how IETM members feel about the future of the network. This time, we will be sending out the draft of IETM s 3-Year Plan 2008 2010, to be discussed. The session will start with our General Assembly, so please be there as we will need a quorum in order to: - accept or amend the proposed List of new Board Members - accept the 2006 financial Results and Annual Report - discuss the 2007 Activity Plan.

Following our first experiment with round tables in Helsinki, IETM Board members will again meet in small groups to hear how IETM members feel about the future of the network. This time, we will be sending out the draft of IETM s 3-Year Plan 2008 2010, to be discussed. The session will start with our General Assembly, so please be there as we will need a quorum in order to: - accept or amend the proposed List of new Board Members - accept the 2006 financial Results and Annual Report - discuss the 2007 Activity Plan.