Wed 12.06
11:00-16:30
18

Accreditation and information desk

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

You are welcome to collect your badge as soon as you arrive at the venue. The first session will begin at 12:00.

11:00-16:30
18

Daytime meeting space

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility 

The foyer at Toplocentrala will act as a space for you to meet up with old and new friends and take a break between or during sessions. You may want to grab a coffee or explore possible collaborations with international peers. It’s your space!

12:00-13:00
18

Who’s there?

Location: Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

A speed-meeting session for those who want dedicated time to make new connections. This is the most joyful and fun way to start your meeting experience.

Moderator

Filip Pawlak, Freelance artist, Poland

17:15-19:00
18

Welcome reception

Location: BAR STAGE Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: BAR STAGE Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Addressul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, SofiaEvent MapVenue Accessibility

Come and say hello to old friends and meet new ones as we gather to celebrate the start of IETM Sofia. We look forward to seeing you there!

19:30-01:00
18

Late night meeting point

Location: BAR STAGE Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: BAR STAGE Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

An informal moment to come back together, network, relax with colleagues and friends and meet new faces on the large terrace at Toplocentrala.

Thu 13.06
09:00-18:00
18

Accreditation and information desk

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

Our staff will be at the accreditation desk to answer your questions and provide you with your badge if you weren’t able to get it the day before. The first session on Thursday starts at 10:00.

09:00-18:00
18

Daytime meeting space

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

The foyer at Toplocentrala will act as a space for you to meet up with old and new friends and take a break between or during sessions. You may want to grab a coffee or explore possible collaborations with international peers. It’s your space!

09:30-11:00
18

Breakfast with the Global Connectors [FULL]

Location: Hall 1, Toplocentrala     Interested participants

Location: Hall 1, Toplocentrala     Interested participants

Addressul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, SofiaEvent MapVenue Accessibility 

Following the Global Connect 'Conversation Starters' Online Sessions held on 30 April, 30 participants have the opportunity to share breakfast with the 10 Global Connectors 2024 to deepen the discussions and ideas sparked online in a face-to-face setting.

You can watch the sessions recordings with the presentations of each Global Connector here.

Please note that this session is now FULL.
 

10:00-11:00
18

Who's there?

Location: Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

A speed-meeting session for those who want dedicated time to make new connections. This is the most joyful and fun way to start your meeting experience.

Moderator

Filip Pawlak, Freelance artist, Poland
 

16:00-17:00
18

Create and Collaborate with France and Germany

Location: Hall 3, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Hall 3, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Addressul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, SofiaEvent MapVenue Accessibility 

An informative session hosted by Institut francaisONDA - Office National de Diffusion Artistique and Goethe-Institut.

IETM is proud to present a new session to be hosted at IETM plenaries from now on, starting at IETM Sofia 2024.  

Aimed at demystifying processes and giving IETM members and our international guests an insight into the work of our Associate Members, three of them, Institut francais, ONDA - Office National de Diffusion Artistique and Goethe-Institut, will host an informative session about opportunities they offer for performing arts professionals based outside of France and Germany. 

The session will start with a short presentation of current opportunities and programmes, and representatives from all three organisations will remain available for questions from participants. 

Speakers

Catherine Faudry, Institut Français, Serbia
Caroline Sotta, Institut Français, Serbia
Anne-Cécile Sibué, ONDA - Office national de diffusion artistique, France
Miroslav Christov, Goethe-Institut, Bulgaria

19:30-01:00
18

Late night meeting point

Location: BAR STAGE Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: BAR STAGE Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility 

An informal moment to come back together, network, relax with colleagues and friends and meet new faces on the large terrace at Toplocentrala.

DJ set by Partymeneva 

Fri 14.06
09:00-16:00
18

Daytime meeting space

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility 

The foyer at Toplocentrala will act as a space for you to meet up with old and new friends and take a break between or during sessions. You may want to grab a coffee or explore possible collaborations with international peers. It’s your space! 

09:00-16:00
18

Accreditation and information desk

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Foyer, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

Collect your badges and ask any questions about the programme or how to get around Sofia. Please note that the first session on Friday starts at 09:00.

11:45-13:15
18

Pitchorama

Location: Hall 1, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Hall 1, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility 

The IETM Pitchorama is a session where you can present a project or an idea and look for partners by taking part in a live pitching session and Q&A during the IETM Sofia Plenary Meeting

Moderator: Cathie Boyd, Cryptic, United Kingdom

DISCOVER THE PITCHES

22:00-03:00
18

Closing party

Location: Hall 1, BAR STAGE Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Hall 1, BAR STAGE Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility 

A celebration to mark the closing of what we hope will have been a stimulating plenary meeting in Sofia.

 

Sat 15.06
10:30-14:00
18

Farewell brunch

Location: Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Location: Terrace, Toplocentrala    Interested participants

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

Before we part ways and you begin your journey home, join us for one final moment to come together over brunch. Don’t forget to save the date for the next IETM meetings in your schedule.